*In “Deli Boys,” Brian George steps into the role of Ahmad Uncle, a man whose ambitions, grudges, and entanglements in the criminal underworld drag two unsuspecting brothers, Raj and Mir, into chaos. With a sharp wit and a wardrobe to match, Ahmad is anything but a typical villain. In this exclusive interview, George shares what makes Ahmad tick, his fiery rivalry with Lucky Auntie, and why audiences should expect the unexpected from this new Hulu comedy series.
A Rivalry Rooted in Pettiness
Ahmad’s ongoing feud with Lucky Auntie (Poorna Jagannathan) is one of the show’s most entertaining dynamics. According to George, their clash isn’t fueled by power or principle—it’s something much pettier.
“Because they’re both petty, little, grasping gangsters,” George explains. “Their rivalry is compelling because we have writers who put amazingly funny words in our mouth, and we get to explore, as actors, that kind of childish, ultimately childish vindictiveness that’s at the basis of all of their venom.”
Beyond his conflict with Lucky Auntie, Ahmad also plays a key role in the journey of Raj and Mir, pulling them deeper into his world. But does he see them as assets or liabilities?
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“Oh, pawns, definitely pawns,” George says without hesitation. “He might have a thing for Raj, I don’t know. We have to see whether that’s a deal. We don’t know. Although Mir has his charms, let me see. I’m not sure. We’ll have to see where he goes. Yeah, he’s an interesting villain. He’s not typical. He’s petulant. He’s a petulant villain and aggrieved. No one takes him seriously, and no one respects him. He’s the Rodney Dangerfield of villains.”
Ahmad’s Journey—And Its Surprising Twists
While George keeps spoilers under wraps, he hints that even he was surprised by Ahmad’s trajectory throughout the series.
“Well, I hope so, because I was surprised,” he admits. “Yeah, I had no idea until very late that, oh, really? That’s where we’re going. OK. He thinks he’s got everyone sussed, that he’s the smartest guy in the room. And of course, no one is. There’s always someone smarter somewhere. And he’s blind to his own pettiness and his own ego. And plus, he dresses really well. A bit old-fashioned, but he dresses really well.”
When asked about Ahmad’s biggest obstacle, George doesn’t hesitate.
“Not being killed,” he says bluntly. “I would think that’s a big obstacle for him.”
A Joy to Create, a Joy to Watch
With Deli Boys blending crime, comedy, and family drama, George hopes audiences enjoy watching it as much as the cast enjoyed making it.
“I just hope that they enjoy it, watching it, as much as we enjoyed making it,” he says. “I mean, I can’t tell you how much fun it was to make. I mean, it really was a joy being on set every day. Absolute joy. It didn’t matter how long the days were. We just had so much fun. And playing these characters who are so different from anything we’ve seen, it was just a blast.”
With its razor-sharp humor and unpredictable twists, Deli Boys promises to deliver an experience unlike any other. And if George’s enthusiasm is any indication, audiences are in for a wild ride. All ten episodes are not streaming on Hulu.
Watch our full interview with Brian George below.
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