Amal: The Bartender Who Asks YOU For Advice

Jack McBrayer as Amal

Every town needs a friendly bartender, and in Fort Tarsis that’s Amal. But while most bartenders are seasoned at giving advice, Amal is more likely to be soliciting advice from the patrons he serves. And bringing to life that wide-eyed friendliness is actor Jack McBrayer.

Jack McBrayer is best known for his role as Kenneth Parcell, the friendly NBC page on 30 Rock. He’s also voiced Fix-it Felix Jr. in the Wreck-it Ralph franchise. His bright and cheery demeanor makes him the perfect choice for Amal, who makes up in enthusiasm what he lacks in experience.

“He seems to depend on the advice of others without making choices of his own,” Jack says of Amal. “Yeah, he needs to stand up for himself.” But Amal has plenty of good qualities. “He’s an eager person. He has a good relationship with his boss Max. You have to have a certain personality to be a decent bartender, so I suspect he was Employee of the Month at some point in his life.” And his looks? “Oh, Amal is gorgeous. Amal is drop dead gorgeous.”

Ive talked with both. He just starts talking with you later in the story than Max does.