Crazy Ex-Girlfriend heroine Rebecca Bunch isn’t the only person crazy about Josh Chan. West Covina’s handsomest electronics salesman/professional bro also has the love of a very discerning audience: moms. “I was in Miami recently, and this 10-year-old girl approached me, and said ‘My Mommy told me to come over here and ask you if you’re Josh Chan, because we watch your show,” Josh’s alter ego, Vincent Rodriguez III, tells Yahoo TV. “I look over, and her mom is waving at me from 30 feet away and gives me a big grin. Another time, I was approached by a 67-year-old woman freaking out because I’m Josh Chan; she took 11 selfies with me!”

Welcome to the perks — and perils — of being part out of one of the most beloved cult shows around. Although the first season of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend struggled in the ratings, it inspired a passionate fanbase that has embraced this musical dramedy, and its large ensemble cast, with a passion that almost approaches Hamilton levels of intensity. And just as Lin-Manuel Miranda has admitted to being called “Hamilton” by well-meaning fans, Rodriguez is still getting used to being addressed as “Josh” rather than “Vincent.” “It’s kind of weird and cool,” he says, laughing. “People call me Josh all the time. The spirit of the show has attracted this broad spectrum of people.” Yahoo TV chatted with Rodriguez about being the rare Asian-American male lead of a network series, the dance moves he’ll show off in Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s second season, and his dream Broadway role.

Since people always confuse you for Josh Chan in real life, what’s one way you’d like them to know that you’re not like your character?

Not many people ask me that! [Laughs.] I’d say that there’s a childlike ignorance to Josh; he’s more chill about his life, whereas I’ve always been very ambitious. I’m very focused on where I am and what’s in front of me. So that’s been a huge 180 for me in playing the character. Like Rebecca, he’s a little delusional, which I think is something we’ll see more of in Season 2. We’re going to really see Josh’s point of view regarding himself and his life, and realize how spoiled and one-sided he can be. And that’s something that was news to me! To hear about those personality traits from the people who created the character was very eye-opening; it made some of the things in Season 1 make so much sense. Everyone on the show has a character flaw, but it’s particularly interesting to see Josh’s, because he’s kind of this everyman. The icing on the cake is that I’m an Asian male playing this, and that’s something we haven’t seen.

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In general, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has done a terrific job pursuing diversity amongst its cast and subject matter.

Yeah, we’re becoming a pioneer in that. To ride that train is really exciting, and we’re pushing boundaries even further in Season 2. Some of the subject matter made me stop breathing — I couldn’t believe how well it was being handled. You watch the show and you’re entertained, but then you listen to the lyrics and you’re like, “Oh my god, that’s saying something!” It’s a slice of real life I feel I don’t see on TV or in movies very often.

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When we left Josh and Rebecca, they had finally consummated their simmering attraction. What’s in store for them in Season 2?

We’re going to see some of the veil slip away from Rebecca. In the first season, no matter what lesson she was taught, she ultimately made a big mistake. But she’s not an idiot — she’s just in love. And love makes you crazy; it makes you see what you want to see. That’s something we harp on in the show; Josh isn’t just a love interest, but also represents the kind of obsession she has that we can all relate to. So we get to explore that with Rebecca and blow the lid off of every other character.