Mikkal Karim Fidler joins Elias to break down his role as Teddy in IT: Welcome to Derry. Mikkal talks about joining the Stephen King universe, the emotional weight behind Teddy’s guilt, and how real friendships off-camera helped shape the on-screen chemistry fans are loving. Hear Mikkal open up about the audition process, building Teddy’s layered mindset, and the intense stunt work that challenged him in surprising ways. ⭐ Episode Highlights – Mikkal reveals he originally auditioned for Phil before Teddy became the perfect fit – How he prepared emotionally for Teddy’s guilt, grief, and unraveling logic – The real off-screen friendship that made Teddy & Phil’s dynamic feel so authentic – A hilarious (and terrifying) jump-scare moment from director Andy Muschietti on set Stream now to get an inside look at one of IT: Welcome to Derry’s most compelling characters.   Watch the full interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/qbev9ykIyns For more exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes content, subscribe to Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias on YouTube: Subscribe here Got a burning question or a topic suggestion? Reach out to us at popcultureunplugged@gmail.com Stay connected with us on social media for the latest show updates X: https://x.com/PopCultureUnplg Instagram: instagram.com/popcultureunplugged Facebook: facebook.com/popcultureunplugged TikTok: tiktok.com/@popcultureunplugged Visit our official website for more: www.popcultureunplugged.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel for exciting content: Subscribe here Don't miss out on the latest updates and exclusive content—join us in Pop Culture Unplugged w/ Elias! #ITWelcomeToDerry #MikkalKarimFidler #Teddy #StephenKing #PopCultureUnplugged #HorrorSeries #PodcastInterview #BehindTheScenes