Nicholas Hatton, one of Jury Duty's exec producers, joins hosts Sara and Natalie to discuss Ronald, James Marsden, RHOSLC drama, frozen looks from Botox, flu shot promotions, lack of originality in Instagram music, and the ongoing entertainment industry strike.
James Marsden was chosen for Jury Duty because of his comedic talent and willingness to challenge himself with a role that breaks away from his usual typecasting.
The casting of professionals with real-life experience in the legal system added a sense of authenticity to Jury Duty and helped shape realistic courtroom scenes.
The success and positive reception of Jury Duty reinforced the belief that unconventional and heartwarming stories can find a place in the entertainment industry.
Deep dives
The Inspiration for Jury Duty and the Choice of James Marsden
Jury Duty was inspired by a text exchange between two colleagues who came up with the idea of putting a real person in the middle of a sitcom-like setting. The executive producer, Nicholas Hatton, revealed that James Marsden was chosen for the show because of his comedic talent and willingness to challenge himself with a role that breaks away from his usual typecasting. Marsden's involvement brought a perfect blend of humor and heart to the series.
Creating a Realistic and Authentic Courtroom Experience
The casting of professionals with real-life experience in the legal system, such as Alan Baronholtz and Trish LaFache, added a sense of authenticity to the show. Their knowledge and expertise helped shape the courtroom scenes and ensure that everything felt realistic. The attention to detail, including the use of real police recreation videos and the involvement of experts, contributed to the overall immersive experience of the series.
The Coincidence of the Depp vs. Heard Trial and the Impact on the Show
The timing of the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial coincided with the release of Jury Duty. This unexpected coincidence provided assurance to the production team that their show was on the right track in terms of capturing real-life court dynamics and delivering entertainment value. The trial mirrored some of the absurdity and humor found in the show, further validating their creative choices.
Looking Towards the Future and the Possibility of Season Two
While Nicholas Hatton couldn't reveal specific plans for a potential second season, he expressed excitement for what the future holds. The success and positive reception of Jury Duty opened new possibilities and reinforced the belief that such unconventional and heartwarming stories can find a place in the entertainment industry. The focus currently remains on supporting labor movements within the industry and respecting the goals and demands of writers and actors.
The Impact and Emotion of Jury Duty on Viewers
Jury Duty's ability to combine comedy, heart, and feel-good emotions resonated with viewers. The genuine nature of Ronald and the overall positive tone of the show brought joy and laughter to audiences during a time when it was most needed. The unexpected emotional response from viewers and the connection they felt with the show reinforced the impact and success of the series.
Happy Thursday! Here is this weeks episode outline:
- Mercury is retrograding HARD right now
- RHOSLC updates (BRAVO)
-Sara is watching Depp v. Heard (Netflix)
- Nat and Sara introduce their new segment!!
- Nicholas Hatton, one of Jury Duty's executive producers, joins us and answers all of our burning questions about Ronald, James Marsden, and so much more!
We hope you love our new segment so remember to let us know what YOU want US to Cause A Scene About each week:)
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