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"Glee" Cast Member Reports to the Principal

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"Glee's" Josh Sussman (Jacob Israel) takes the YH mic to chat with castmate, Iqbal Theba (Principal Figgins) about the show's success. Covering such captivating topics as skin care and discipline, we think Josh might have a bright future in hosting... but not if Michelle Marie can help it! Hosted by Josh Sussman.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Younghollywood. com.

Young Hollywood

Hi, I'm Josh Sussman with Young Hollywood at the Emmy gifting lounge with Iqbal Theba who play he play Principal Figgins on Glee.

Iqbal Theba

Yes I do.

Young Hollywood

Uh, can you tell me Glee has become such a phenomenon.

Young Hollywood

Did you have any idea?

Iqbal Theba

I had no idea.

Iqbal Theba

I knew it was gonna have some amount of success, but you know, becoming a phenomenon like it is, you know, I had I had no clue.

Iqbal Theba

No idea.

Young Hollywood

So I saw you over here looking at Perfect Skin.

Young Hollywood

You have very nice skin.

Iqbal Theba

Oh, well, thank you.

Young Hollywood

You look very handsome.

Iqbal Theba

Oh, well, thank you.

Iqbal Theba

Hey, you wanted to see me?

Iqbal Theba

William, there's someone I'd like to introduce you to.

Iqbal Theba

He's the newest member of our school board, and he'd like to speak to you.

Iqbal Theba

Will Schuster, meet Mr. Bryan Ryan.

Iqbal Theba

We've met.

Young Hollywood

You get to have some scenes with Jane Lynch, who I think is hilarious.

Young Hollywood

What's it like working with her?

Iqbal Theba

It's wonderful.

Iqbal Theba

I go on the set, you know, meet Jane and play, basically play and get paid.

Iqbal Theba

What a deal.

Young Hollywood

Yeah, it sounds like the best job ever.

Iqbal Theba

It is.

Iqbal Theba

It's it's the best job I've ever had.

Young Hollywood

I know Josh Sussman would love to do some scenes with you.

Young Hollywood

Do you think that'll ever happen in the future?

Iqbal Theba

Well, you need to get into trouble.

Iqbal Theba

Do something like crazy, you know.

Iqbal Theba

Uh, get in trouble and I I I'll have you over.

Young Hollywood

So, if if Jacob gets in trouble, how would Principal Figgins deal with that?

Iqbal Theba

Just you know, make him sit in my chair and say, Don't do it.

Young Hollywood

Okay, that sounds kinda scary.

Young Hollywood

I don't I don't know if I wanna get into trouble.

Young Hollywood

Can you tell me what's happening with Principal Figgins in season two?

Iqbal Theba

Uh, well, he's basically doing what he has been doing, you know, trying to keep everything under control and keeping the balance between, you know, forces of good and evil.

Young Hollywood

Would you consider Sue Sylvester evil?

Iqbal Theba

Depends on the situation.

Iqbal Theba

You know, if it's good for the school then she's good.

Iqbal Theba

If uh, if not, then evil.

Young Hollywood

Is there anything you can tell me about the upcoming Britney Spears episode?

Iqbal Theba

Yes, she was on the set and I missed it because I was not working and I was busy that day.

Iqbal Theba

So I I unfortunately I did not get a chance to meet her, but she tweeted me and said, I'm following you on Twitter.

Iqbal Theba

Follow me, please.

Iqbal Theba

So Britney Spears is following me.

Iqbal Theba

That's really I'm so honored.

Iqbal Theba

That's really cool.

Young Hollywood

Britney, follow me as well.

Young Hollywood

Josh Sussman.

Young Hollywood

Oh, I have one more question.

Young Hollywood

Could you tell me about any weird fan experiences or anything crazy that's happened between you and a fan?

Iqbal Theba

No, it's usually nice, you know.

Iqbal Theba

My wife kind of, you know, gets annoyed sometimes, you know, because when sometimes we're having dinner, you know, somebody would come and, you know, want to take a picture.

Iqbal Theba

But and I'm okay with it.

Iqbal Theba

You know, it makes people happy, but my wife, you know, she's a bit annoyed at this point, yeah.

Young Hollywood

It happens.

Young Hollywood

They love him.

Young Hollywood

It's because they love him.

Young Hollywood

They're not trying to take him away from you.

Young Hollywood

Your husband's really popular.

Young Hollywood

All right, uh, this is the first my first time doing an interview.

Young Hollywood

Do you think I did okay?

Iqbal Theba

Uh, on a scale of one to ten, you did 25.

Young Hollywood

I think I might have a future.

Iqbal Theba

You do, you have.

Young Hollywood

I I was expecting maybe five, maybe six.

Iqbal Theba

No, no, no, no, no.

Iqbal Theba

25.

Young Hollywood

25.

Young Hollywood

That's off the scale.

Iqbal Theba

Yeah.

Iqbal Theba

That's you, buddy.

Young Hollywood

Maybe I could get Michelle's job.

Young Hollywood

Michelle Moray.

Young Hollywood

All right.

Young Hollywood

That'll be.

Young Hollywood

Give me that mic.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Kim Kardashian

    Listed as cast/talent for the video

  • Josh Sussman

    Host of the interview and Glee cast member (Jacob Israel)

  • Iqbal Theba

    Interviewee, plays Principal Figgins on Glee

  • Michelle Marie

    Mentioned as a potential job Sussman might take

  • Jane Lynch

    Glee castmate, mentioned for her comedic talent

  • Britney Spears

    Subject of an upcoming Glee episode and tweeted Theba

  • Sue Sylvester

    Character on Glee, Principal Figgins's colleague

  • Jacob Israel

    Character played by Josh Sussman on Glee

  • Principal Figgins

    Character played by Iqbal Theba on Glee

  • Will Schuster

    Glee character, referenced in a quote

  • Mr. Bryan Ryan

    Glee character, referenced in a quote

FAQ

Who does Iqbal Theba play on Glee?+
Iqbal Theba plays Principal Figgins on the show Glee.
Who hosts this interview?+
Josh Sussman, who plays Jacob Israel on Glee, hosts this interview with Iqbal Theba.
What does Principal Figgins do in Glee Season 2?+
In Glee Season 2, Principal Figgins continues to try and keep everything under control and maintain balance between forces of good and evil.
Did Iqbal Theba meet Britney Spears on the Glee set?+
No, Iqbal Theba missed meeting Britney Spears on the Glee set because he was not working that day, but she did tweet him.
How does Iqbal Theba feel about fans approaching him?+
Iqbal Theba is okay with fans approaching him for pictures, as it makes people happy, though his wife sometimes gets annoyed during dinner.
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