Basso played Vance in the 2020 adaptation of the vice president's memoir, "Hillbilly Elegy." Gabriel Basso is reflecting on the small part he's played in American political history. "It's kind of weird to be included in that timeline" the actor told Variety in a recent interview while discussing his role as J.

Hillbilly Elegy star calls JD Vance ‘a cool dude’ five years after playing him - ‘Night Agent’ star said ‘it’s kind of weird’ to be linked to new vice president