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A lifelong fan and supporter of Dungeons & Dragons, actor and entrepreneur Matthew Lillard is taking his love of fantasy tabletop games to the next level with his fan-favorite company Beadle & Grimm's Pandemonium Warehouse as they bring D&d to the masses through the new series Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!. Each episode focuses on revolving quartets playing D&d before a live audience as they encounter lethal threats that are sure to kill them in a variety of different ways. Live audiences laugh along with the players as they share the experience of how much fun D&d can be when the show premieres on Amazon Freevee this November.

In an exclusive interview with Cbr, Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! executive producer and player Matthew Lillard talked about assembling his longtime friends to bring the series to life, reflected on the surprising emotional moments on the show, and teased what...

The marked change of season means a reinvigorated slate of comedy events in Los Angeles. Check out the performances, events, classes, and casting calls to tickle your funny bone in September. PERFORMANCESDo you love improv and musicals? Well, you’re in luck. “Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast with Zach and Jess” is recording a live episode with special guest and comedian Scott Passarella at the Dynasty Typewriter on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Killer Unicorns is a monthly standup show that strives to feature one-of-a-kind comedians, Poc, and those in the Lgbtq community. The next show is Sept. 8 at 9 p.m. at the Ruby L.A. ($5) If you’re a big fan of characters and impressions, check out Ucb Sunset’s Characters Welcome, a monthly showcase hosted by comedians Anais Fairweather (“DC Superhero Girls”) and Hal Rudnick (“Screen Junkies”). This month’s show on Sept. 12 at 10:30 p.m. features a brand new cast.