"I Thought My Character Was Dead": 'Mythic Quest's Derek Waters on Returning to Explore a "Tormented Man" in 'Side Quest'

The premiere episode of Apple TV+’s Side Quest kicks off the anthology series with an unexpectedly tender return to Mythic Quest's most tormented background character — Phil the art guy. Played by Drunk History’s Derek Waters, Phil is back in the spotlight, this time navigating a spiraling work-life balance, anxiety, and the quiet hope of love in an episode that blends deadpan humor with poignant drama. Anna Konkle joins the episode's cast as Julia, Phil’s grounded and magnetic yoga instructor-turned-love interest, whose presence challenges him to step outside his self-sabotaging habits.