In ‘Joe vs. Carole,’ John Cameron Mitchell Plays Joe Exotic With Empathy

John Cameron Mitchell stars as Joe Exotic in Peacock’s “Joe vs. Carole.” Mark Taylor/Peacock To land the role of Joe Exotic in Peacock’s “Joe vs. Carole,” John Cameron Mitchell did something he hadn’t done for 25 years: audition via self-tape. That time-honored process is, of course, rare among seasoned actors, and Mitchell is hardly a novice thespian. He created the title character in the rock musical “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” later reprising the role to great acclaim in the film adaptation, which he also directed. Well-received stints on “Girls,” “The Good Fight” and “Shrill,” among other hit television series,… Read Full Article