Prison Breaking With Sarah & Paul S1 Ep7: S1E3: "Cell Test"
Feb 7, 2024
This week, Sarah and Paul chat with Brad Turner, an Emmy-winning director celebrated for his work on '24' and 'Human Cargo.' They dive into the tensions of directing the intense 'Cell Test' episode, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes and production challenges faced in filming within a prison. Brad reflects on Michael's strategic moves and the cultural landscape that flavored the show's success. The trio also discusses the importance of humility in creative collaborations and teases exciting developments for the future of the series.
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Real Prison Sets Enhance Authenticity
- Prison Break was shot in three practical prison locations without moving walls.
- This created authentic claustrophobic scenes capturing real prison surroundings and tension.
Directors Must Respect Actors' Characters
- Directors coming in post-pilot must respect characters actors have developed over time.
- Great directing balances vision with honoring actors' interpretative contributions.
Advice for Visiting Directors
- Visiting directors should approach shows by acknowledging what's already working.
- Collaborate with showrunners and actors to integrate new ideas smoothly.