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Elevator Moment Sparked The Setting
- John Hoffman recounts meeting Steve Martin at his apartment and riding the elevator with notable New Yorkers which inspired the building's feel.
- That real elevator moment influenced the show's concept of famous, character-filled residents in the Arconia.
True Crime Connects Generations
- John noticed young women are intensely drawn to true crime and used that to modernize the trio's dynamic.
- He framed the podcast element to connect classic actors with a younger true-crime audience demographic.
Shared Disney Roots Led To Casting Fit
- Hoffman explains his Disney Channel acting past helped him recognize Selena Gomez's talent and fit for the role.
- He describes Selena as grounded, shrewd, and comfortable once chemistry with Steve Martin and Martin Short surfaced at a table read.