Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar talk TV series ‘Found’

Actors Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar stop by Studio 1A to discuss their thrilling new NBC series “Found,” including why they decided to work on the show and their chemistry both on and off screen. “We just hit it off right away,” Shanola says.
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[@janices6140]

I've seen every episode of FOUND. It's mesmerizing. The writing, the cast, and the directing are all top-notch.

[@earlr2992]

I like the show but really find it disingenuous when they ask the actors what drew them to play the part and they say stuff like well... it's uplifting, I love the message it sends. It empowers women, blah , blah , blah. The real reason they are doing it is because they are getting a great paycheck.

[@MoralAndManners33]

Wow, I will have to check it out

[@KrisBryant99]

​@@earlr2992 😅😅😅😅

[@Fdashpodcast]

It's scandal 2.0 Amazing

[@Jojodancer20100]

she’s is gorgeous, and he is still just as handsome as he was back in the day

[@paulac875]

I think he looks even better now.

[@cinematicleespeaking2398]

This Guy been deserving of a hit show a long time

[@organicaffiliatehub]

Um, he also had a hit show when he was a kid. Lol!

[@reggiebrown9508]

He was also on NYPD blue.

[@cosima9586]

Wish the Passage lasted longer, that was a good show

[@__A_A]

I really loved him in 42 but it didn’t make it past season 1

[@ScoobyandShaggy5554]

@@organicaffiliatehubthat’s why op said long time

[@underthemoonandoverthesky]

I knew the first time I saw trailers of this show, it was A MUST SEE! My goodness Shanola is absolutely breathtaking. She hit the genetic lottery.

[@hermosaflor10]

Yessss❤

[@puppytoes6241]

So glad she is the star of this show. Loved her in Shameless. Mark looks great.

[@loritajohnson5664]

Great series with such great chemistry between the two leads Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar! Was hoping for another hit for Mark-Paul after enjoying 'Passages' and 'Mix-ish'. Both great series that only last one season. Hoping this will last a while!

[@ms.one-town901]

Let’s hope so. We know how they love to cancel great content. They’ve been approved for a 2nd season. Keep our fingers crossed, when it’s time to wrap, it down the road and all agree upon it! 🤞🏾

[@DeeDiamond2981]

He has other tv series too. He is such a great lead

[@Heyguhh]

I think mixedish is 2 seasons

[@janice9322]

for me it was those 2 and pitch so started watching Found but was like they just gonna add to my trauma but hey they didn't

[@LightGE]

I remember the moment I realized that Mark-Paul Gosselaar was a great actor when he guest-starred on an episode of Law & Order SVU. Very understand-stated role, but he was so, so good. 20 years or so later I still remember the very moment. Also, love this new show.

[@denisefromdc1796]

I love this show too! These two leads and the whole cast are wonderful. Even the ensemble has well defined and interesting characters.

[@twistedfairylover]

I’m obsessed with this show. It’s so good.

[@marlenesheffield8777]

I am enjoying this show. It is tantalizingly twist -- and dark and demented!!😳🤣 I must say that Mark-Paul has gotten more handsome as he is maturing.

[@mrsbrownsugarsweetz]

I can’t believe Mark-Paul Gosselaar still looks so good after all these years. And the show is soooo good. It was weird at first seeing Zack play Sir but eventually I got use to it.

[@ScottLally-v7i]

thank his good ageing to his Asian dna

[@Seren3ti]

Incredible series, the creator understood the assignment. Mark-Paul's range is so impressive, I was one of the many that adored him and the rest of the cast on Saved by the Bell. Shanola is superb, I want her more on my screen, and I will be looking out for more of her projects, I also adore her playful personality in interviews, it would be nice to see that contrast of lightness on the show, though I appreciate the serious nature of the subject may not lend to it.

[@dorothychambers9513]

I LOVE this show 🥰🥰❤️❤️!! They are killing this show 🔥🔥🔥! These 2 here are 🔥🔥🔥 right now. But the WHOLE ENTIRE CAST IS ON 🔥!!! Every Tuesday, I make sure everything is done, everybody quite, and out the way 🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️🥰🥰

[@rorygilmorelove6]

The chemistry omg

[@bigbrowneyes4u]

This show is AMAZING.

[@iCanCode-jx3yw]

Shanola is absolutely GORGEOUS! WOW!

[@TrayLaw]

come thru locs, come thru faceeeeee yessss

[@larein7692]

That show is excellent! I’m so happy that it was picked up for a second season

[@alexciatsu129]

Mark Paul is Keanuing. His Asian heritage is much more noticeable. Love it for the world. The show is looking to be exciting.

[@paulac875]

What?

[@gloco620]

This is definitely a hidden gem!!! I am glad that I stumbled on it. FOUND is great and each episode, the entire cast, this is great...

[@tob4b1]

I love her character

[@shondas6213]

Love this show! Interesting concept and each actor plays their part well.

[@theboss4330]

Love this show! Her Dad is sharp!

[@nadecha5326]

Mark has been in so many shows in the last few years and they didn’t last, hopefully he has a winner with this one.

[@brooklynjoy7144]

It was renewed for a second season. He’s got a hit show.

[@AdleeDean]

One thing about Mark-Paul, he is gonna keep a job.

[@sweetsweet273]

😂😂

[@renewilson2540]

One of my favorite shows!!

[@myajt]

The best show to come out this year.

[@malindarayallen]

This show is truly compelling. Do much to unpack in every episode. Love it.

[@daijanaeturpeau2918]

I watch this how every Wednesday. I love it so much, it really does not disappoint.

[@IdaBwildin]

She's gorgeous 😍

[@susankeene4497]

Love the show. The characters are awesome.

[@lynnyager1486]

OMG this is my fav show right now !!!! Love all the characters so much and Shanola and frickin Zach Morris , what cud be better! 🎉❤

[@blahtdm143]

The show os amazing. Praying it will keep going

[@calvinthomas1696]

This type of show wouldn't normally be on my viewing list but it's fascinating! I stumbled across it last month and it's great! Hopefully it's stays for a few seasons!

[@macrichardson7904]

Love this show at some point it is inevitable that he comes out of the basement and they end up working together. I also want to know where his bathroom and shower are down in there . Also want an episode showing how she got him and put him in there, was it pre planned etc, but i suspect that is also coming.

[@chocolateangel8743]

This is a really good show. On a side note, I've noticed that Mark-Paul tends to be paired with beautiful BW.

[@janderson9477]

He dated the actress Lisa from saved by the bell in real life decades ago this show looks interesting I need to start watching …

[@chocolateangel8743]

@@janderson9477 Before this show, he was on Mixed-Ish, where his wife was the beautiful BW Tika Sumpter. You really do. It's good.

[@janderson9477]

@@chocolateangel8743 yeah I heard about mixish was interesting but I just wanted to see how her and Dre met a little backstory on Bowes family but seeing her and Dre’s love story as well I wanted to see some of her middle school awkwardness and high school then college episodes mostly college to compare it with their kids😂

[@janderson9477]

And this show definitely needs more promotion it’s really good

[@marlenesheffield8777]

Yes I have noticed too MP is oftentimes paired with beautiful Black actresses.

[@chauntelle_a]

it has become a must watch for me

[@bibinyonya9756]

Mark Paul is so cute!! ☺️ Love the show!!!

[@boston1976]

My childhood crush for life😂

[@bambilanz]

Love the show and love Ms Hampton so much ❤ and happy and well deserved for her

[@keisharay-owens8841]

It’s been a long time since I’ve been excited for a show before and I’m glad I found this show!!! I’ve been in love with mark for years!!!😂😂😂😂

[@soonerlakerfan]

This show is top caliber from top to bottom.

[@jeannemcdirmit8712]

The scenes with Mark are my favoirt

[@synamin1]

The writing is amazing! Acting is great.

[@ScorpioStarr21]

❤❤❤Mark-Paul Gosselaar❤❤❤❤Love him as an Actor! And falling in love with the characters from FOUND❤❤❤

[@angelaprice921]

I love this show and Shanola’s personality. Great actors and of course I love Mark-Paul from Saved by the bell.

[@1mildred]

Their chemistry......

[@Lisam72977]

The show is amazing each episode gets very intense

[@carolynedge4468]

I so love this show love these two ❤

[@rosalynasare5765]

I like this show

[@lukejack9551]

Yes!!! 2 people I love, 2 actors I like to watch 🎉❤❤❤❤

[@brilliantlybritt1928]

I love this show!!

[@jeffandurs]

I LOVE THIS SHOW 🎉❤

[@mackenzie98]

Such a good show. I look forward to every new episode.

[@shawnbailey573]

It's just so FREAKIN' good!

[@__A_A]

If you read this and haven’t watched the show, GO WATCH! It is AMAZINGGGGGGG. It’s so different from mainstream crime tv today. ALL of the characters are complex, not just these two.

[@momi1610]

Mark-Paul has been fine since 1989. Fine wine. Have to catch this show. Loved both these actors previous work.

[@luvolutionary]

I LOVE THIS SHOW! MARK IS SOOOOOO GOOD!!!

[@jaye5490]

This looks soooo good! I love both of these actors and I'm definitely gonna watch it.

[@kurlykolly]

MP looks great. Good show. We want 5 seasons! 🎉

[@tosinesther5216]

Omgsh I didn't even realize he's the guy from saved by the bell 😢❤

[@rodeliedamille]

❤ this show renewed for season 2 with the irrational

[@jenniferf.bradley6006]

This show is soooo good!

[@TheLovely990]

I need to watch this TV series, and it looks good. Shanola is a beautiful and great actress. He is a very talented actor.

[@msnandimarie7023]

I binged the first season on Peacock. I enjoyed it. Cried on every episode

[@Tay16299]

Shanola Hampton is gorgeous!!!

[@roshondaferguson5566]

I love this show

[@smartchick649]

Love them together and the show is sooo good.

[@posham2089]

I love this new show. The charcters the actors everything!

[@lavy1513]

V!!!!!! Loved her on Shameless and this new show is good.

[@kristageorge5811]

I love this show!❤❤❤

[@JonathanHarrisNews]

Excellent show!!!

[@gailsmith1159]

I love this show!!💕💕💕

[@klt9874]

Love this show!

[@JaniceWilkerson-fj2tw]

I really like this show something different to watch

[@e.j.o.4400]

Shoot, I'd keep Zack Morris in my basement too! 😂

[@evelynwashere13]

I LOVE this show!!!

[@h.dbrown776]

Glad to see them talking about the show. Hope it lasts a while, but at the same time I don’t want them to drag it out. Maybe it could end with Sir breaking free and not being FOUND. But also a twist where it reveals that he could have always broken free, but just wanted to be there. Sorry writers if you were already going to do this.

[@matasham]

Sir said maybe he wants to be there...take off the chains and see...Oooohhh😊

[@kristanarcidiacono921]

Mark-Paul is still so cute

[@cathleanjohnson675]

Mark-Paul is/was also on " Will Trent" and thought he was great on "Franklin and Bash" which should have had a much longer run, Shanola is a force to be reckoned with...

[@toninycQ]

Such a good show.

[@raymondjones5909]

Great show. Mark had show a few years back playing a baseball player that was good but it was short lived.

[@Elled.lifestyle]

Wow I’ll check it out ❤

[@cynthiasolomon6383]

She's Gorgeous.Peace

[@georgettethomas2860]

Looking forward to seeing it.Loved her in Shameless. That entire show was off the chain!

[@prettyblack3556]

Love this show!!

[@AriesEnergi]

“GABRIELLE!” -Sir

[@jazzinikki01]

AMAZING SHOW

[@youngdpslupopo4454]

Congrates

[@sandrafairbanks6732]

Great show! Very creative, and I love how Maragret is playing a similar role to the one she played as Dr. Foster on Lie to Me, where she can read people and situations. I was sad that show ended, so I'm glad she's back in another role like this, with other great characters!

[@beautyhurts2038]

It’s about time

[@brookescreativelife9839]

I couldn't believe it when my Saved by the Bell star is playing the bad guy. It surprised me, but it's been great. I hope there's much more to come.

[@92You.]

This is my show

[@amycartwright2141]

The best show right now. Mark Paul gosslaar and don’t know how to say her name v from shameless are great together

[@Keyshaw30]

Great show!!!

[@ndo533]

Has anyone noticed that Mark Paul is often cast opposite blk ppl, particular blk women with leading roles? Pitch, Blackish, Will Trent, Truth be told, even Franklin and Bash, and now this. I wonder if its intentional. Tbh, it started with Lisa turtle 😂😂

[@turquoisepurple7sky151]

🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@KrisBryant99]

That seems to be his thing but he doesn't realize it's harming it's growth.

[@ndo533]

@@KrisBryant99 um; harming what's growth. And how?

[@KrisBryant99]

@ndo533 Um so you don't notice a huge difference between Zack Morris and most of his other stuff?

[@karoltowns8384]

Loving this show and Ms. Hampton! She is tearing it up!

[@ClancyNacht]

I wouldn't wanna have to be in a role to be mean to MPG! But I am super excited to see this show.

[@LanaBana2931]

Shanola ❤🥰

[@Kiko6660-m9z]

I'm twisted. But I want them together on the show

[@zenaidamolina5281]

Me, too!

[@shaquashawarner8502]

i thought i was the only one!!

[@Kiko6660-m9z]

@@shaquashawarner8502 This is why I write and read dark romance lol

[@Kiko6660-m9z]

@@zenaidamolina5281 so happy I ain't alone. This is why I write and read dark romance

[@zenaidamolina5281]

@kizzyhartsfield6660 haha. I can't go to sleep without watching Forensic Files or some dark show. Lol

[@socr4820]

The show is so good

[@tammyspeight7553]

Great show