'We're boxed in': Comedian Will Gibb on the perils of TikTok fame
Comedian Will Gibb discusses the challenges of transitioning from TikTok fame to traditional acting roles. He expresses a desire to be taken seriously despite his online success and acknowledges the preconceived notions people have about TikTok creators. Gibb's latest role in the sitcom 'Bad Company' marks a significant step in his acting career.
- ▪Will Gibb has a large following on TikTok, with 1.7 million followers.
- ▪He plays Ryan, Kitty Flanagan's son, in the new sitcom 'Bad Company'.
- ▪Gibb feels the need to legitimize himself despite his online fame.
- ▪He believes TikTok creators are often boxed into specific content types.
- ▪Gibb's journey in comedy began with improv at a young age.
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Comedian Will Gibb on the perils of TikTok fameBy Yasmin JefferyTopic:TV ComedyFri 29 May 2026 at 10:02amFri 29 May 2026 at 10:02amFri 29 May 2026 at 10:02amAs a comedian with legions of fans on social media, Will Gibb wishes he didn't still feel the need to legitimise himself. But he does. (Supplied: Monica Pronk)abc.net.au/news/will-gibb-comedian-tiktok-bad-company-improv/106666374Link copiedShareShare articleWhen Will Gibb answers my call, he's driving around Brisbane singing along to Charli XCX's "Wuthering Heights" hit Chains of Love.
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