'MadTV' star Will Sasso tries to be cool internet celeb in new short film

It's not easy being a dad/YouTube star.
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Saba Hamedy
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MadTV star Will Sasso just wants to be one of the cool internet kids.

The comedian stars in a new short film called Follow Me in which he plays a “stay-at-home dad and content creator."

Directed by Marshall Cook, the short film is yet another satirical look at what it's like to try and be a "Team Internet" star.

Check out the short film below.

H/T Gizmodo

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Saba Hamedy

Saba was a Los Angeles-based reporter who covers all things digital entertainment, including YouTube, streaming services and digital influencers. Prior to that, she spent two years at the Los Angeles Times covering entertainment for the Calendar and Company Town sections. Saba grew up in Santa Monica and graduated from Boston University with a B.S. in journalism and B.A. in political science. When not reporting, she is usually binge watching shows online or looking for new coffee shops to frequent.

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