Star of AMC’s Newest Show Has Strong Ties to Jasper

Though this may have been Bonifer's Dubois County radio debut, he is more than familiar with the area, and proud of it.

"My whole side of my dad's family is from Ireland, Indiana, Jasper High School graduates. (I) Still have family in Jasper, still have the Bonifer farm in Jasper," Bonifer said. "I used to spend a week of every summer of my childhood in Jasper and Ireland."

Bonifer stars alongside Emmy Award winner Annie Murphy (Schitt's Creek) in Kevin Can F**k Himself, a dark twist on television sitcoms. The show follows Annie Murphy's character, Allison, and her growing unhappiness with her marriage to Kevin.

"It really follows... Allison, who is a sitcom housewife, a character that we all kind of grew up watching," Bonifer said. "Our show just sort of examines a side of that character that we've never seen, her story that's never been told."

Mixing a traditional sitcom environment with darker elements makes for a unique script.

"It's like if Married with Children met The Wire," Bonifer said.

Bonifer takes on the role of Neil O'Connor, Kevin's best friend and neighbor.

"I would describe him as the quintessential sitcom sidekick," said Bonifer. "He's a dim bulb, he loves football, he loves drinking beer, and he's always sort of around for the adventure."

After a six-month layoff, filming a full season during the COVID-19 pandemic was an adventure in itself.

"We were testing three times per week, plus additional rapid tests on the days that we were working," Bonifer said. "Once the test results came back negative, we had to be wearing not only a KN95 mask, but also a face shield over that. We also had wristband trackers that would track our proximity with everyone on set."

Kevin Can F**k Himself debuts on AMC+ on June 13th, and on AMC at 9:00 p.m., June 20th.

The full conversation with Alex Bonifer can be heard here: