Following the conclusion of the second season of Netflix's Running Point, producers Mindy Kaling and Ike Barinholtz discussed the unique pressures that come with the environment they try to create to have the opportunity to act alongside each other. Kaling expressed that she felt a playful jealousy seeing Barinholtz enjoy playing the character Cousin Benny in the scripts. Barinholtz, on the other hand, seems quite pleased and satisfied with this experience.

As producers working as writers and actors, they clearly articulated their desire to have a chance to play in the stories they create, especially during their time behind the scenes. This duality reflects a natural impulse to want to be part of a work of art while also creating it. Kaling's reaction exemplifies how such situations can create a fun dynamic among production teams.

The show's success and its two-season journey have made Running Point an important project in the industry from both a creative and acting perspective. Considering Barinholtz's performance as Cousin Benny added depth and comedy to the character, Kaling's playful jealousy is a completely understandable reaction. These kinds of behind-the-scenes anecdotes reveal how much of a close teamwork effort the production is.