“I have friends who feel like they are caught in a liminal state similar to the ones in 'Problemista,' but maybe theirs is insurance, figuring that monstrosity out, or financial instability, which is also obviously a big part of the immigration program.”

Salvadoran writer, comedian, and actor

Julio Torres is a Salvadoran writer, comedian, and actor. He is known for his work in television and film, including writing for Saturday Night Live and creating HBO's Los Espookys and Fantasmas. He co-created, wrote, and executive produced both HBO series, and each won a Peabody Award. Torres also wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV, and he later directed, wrote, and starred in the surrealist comedy film Problemista.