Fil-Am Jacob Batalon thirsts for blood in first lead role as ‘Reginald the Vampire’

, Batalon talked about the series’ unique take on vampires as it interjects a comedic take on the tropes commonly associated with the bloodsucking creature.

He also points out how the show touches on the topic of body positivity as it deviates from the familiar depiction by mainstream media of vampires. “I love that we truly make sure that we let people know that we’re poking fun at those people, that the real story is about Reginald and not vampirism,” Batalon said.

Batalon, who grew up in Hawaii to Filipino parents, also recognized the impact of his role in promoting Filipino representation in Hollywood. “It’s a very powerful message to see someone like me, an Asian American, specifically a Filipino-American, be a lead of a series,” he said. trilogy alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya.Alyssa Tiangsing is a Rappler intern. She is currently taking BA Communication at the University of Santo Tomas.

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