Interview: “Government Cheese” Jahi Di’Allo Winston & Evan Ellison on Grace, Relationship Dynamics, Scientific Terminology and more

Premiere Date on April 16, 2025 exclusively on Apple TV+

Set in 1969, Hampton Chambers, a convicted burglar, is released from prison and returns to his home in Chatsworth, Los Angeles where he reunites with his family and tries to start over with a second chance by inventing the “Bit Magician”, a self-sharpening power drill.

Jahi Di’Allo Winston and Evan Ellison stars of “Government Cheese,” sat down with Latasha M. Ford from Awards Buzz to discuss their experiences on the show. Check out the full interview above to discover more about what you can expect from “Government Cheese.”

Evan and Jahi candidly covered a range of topics, including the learning curve involved in taking on the role of Einstein, the emotions Harrison had to explore in efforts of perfecting his character role, each of their personal hobbies, skateboarding and so much more. 

About “Government Cheese”

“Government Cheese” is a surrealist family comedy set in 1969 San Fernando Valley that tells the story of the Chambers, a quirky family pursuing lofty and seemingly impossible dreams, beautifully unfettered by the realities of the world. When Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo) is released from prison, his long-awaited family reunion doesn’t go quite as he’d planned. During his absence, Hampton’s wife, Astoria (Simone Missick) and sons, Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Winston), have formed an unconventional family unit, and Hampton’s return spins their world into chaos.

The ensemble cast also includes Bokeem Woodbine (“Fargo”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Continental”), Louis Cancelmi (“The Irishman”), Julien Heron (“Baskets”), Djilali Rez-Kallah (“My Hero”), Louis Ferreira (“Stargate Universe”), Thomas Beaudoin (“Hubert & Fanny”) and Kyle Mac (“The Boys”), with John Ortiz (“Bad Monkey”) and Adam Beach (“Smoke Signals”). Hailing from Apple Studios and MACRO Television Studios, “Government Cheese” is written, executive produced and co-showrun by Hunter and Carr. Hunter also directs; and, in addition to starring, Oyelowo executive produces under his Yoruba Saxon banner. The series is also executive produced by Charles D. King and Jelani Johnson for MACRO Television Studios. Ali Brown executive produces for Ventureland.

Watch the trailer here.