The UB Interview: Aaron Jennings + Grasie Mercedes Talk ‘Grand Crew’ Season 2

Last years smash hit series “Grand Crew,” has returned for Season 2.

The group of young professionals are all trying to navigate the ups and downs of life and love in Los Angeles – and they always find time to gather at their favorite bar to “wine down” and unpack it all.

Starring Nicole Byer, Justin Cunningham, Aaron Jennings, Echo Kellum, Grasie Mercedes and Carl Tart.

Last weeks episode, considered by some as the best one yet of the series, included the hilarious montage of the fellas reacting Usher’s “U Don’t Have to Call” video.

Season two continues this Friday March 24th at 8:30 p.m. ET on NBC, with “Wine & Ojai,” The crew takes a trip to Ojai, and of course, there’s wine.

Anthony and Fay attempt to have a conversation, while Wyatt & Kristen find themselves in a deep conversation. Tune in Friday, this episode doesn’t disappoint!

Aaron Jennings plays Anthony on “Grand Crew.”

Previously seen on CBS’ “Pure Genius” and HBO’s “Insecure,” Aaron appears on the Prime series “A League of Their Own,” based the feature film. He’s currently in post-production on the indie film “American Society,” opposite Justice Smith and David Alan Grier.

Jennings’ big screen debut came in 2013 with the Farrelly Brothers’ comedy “Movie 43,” opposite Terence Howard. Other credits include “Meet the Browns,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” “Vegas,” “Bones,” “Aquarius” and “Loosely Exactly Nicole.”

Aaron Jennings spent his youth training in theater and some of his stage credits include “Elmina’s Kitchen,” which won the NAACP Award for best ensemble, Matthew Lopez’s “The Whipping Man,” Athol Fugard’s “My Children! My Africa!” and “Facing Our Truth” at the Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, Calif.

Grasie Mercedes plays Fay on “Grand Crew.” She’s is an Afro-Dominican actress, filmmaker and podcast host who served as a writer on the NBC comedy “Perfect Harmony.”

Past filmmaker credits include “Postmate,” a quirky, Covid-inspired short she wrote and directed that’s currently available for viewing on American Airlines flights, and “Egg Day,” which was her directorial film debut.

Mercedes serves as host and executive producer on the podcast “Not (Blank) Enough,” where she talks to her guests about everyday insecurities and triumphs.

Aries from UB spoke to Aaron Jennings and Grasie Mercedes about the new season of “Grand Crew.”

Aaron touches on where his friendship with Fay, may head this season, while Grasie shares the reason behind the wine.

Plus they tell everyone why they need to tune in to “Grand Crew” and more!