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Keep It in the South

There are shows where the premise of the show has largely to do with the area of where the show is located. For instance, the show Silicon Valley is based around the actual Silicon Valley. And with that territory, it would be easier and make more sense if the actors in the show were from that area as well.

With this show focusing on life in the south, only two characters are really from the south. Those two were Andy Griffith and Jim Nabors. Understandably, creators just want to cast the best people for the role, but it would add more authenticity if they cast characters from where the show is being filmed.