'The Bear’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Tires,’ and Rembert Browne on Making ‘Clipped’
May 30, 2024
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Rembert Browne, staff writer for 'Clipped,' discusses working on the show inspired by his article on Clippers owner Donald Sterling's scandal. They talk about the importance of telling this story and the path that led him to work on the series.
Rembert Browne's journey from writing an article to working on a TV show marked by learning and growth.
Establishing the show's tone, characters, and balancing factual accuracy with cultural relevance.
Technology's impact on character interactions added depth to the storyline, intertwining realism and relatability.
Deep dives
Involvement in the Project
Rembert Brown got involved in the project about three years ago through an email from Gina Welch, discussing a show related to Donald Sterling, where he ended up being part of the writer's room, marking his first experience in TV writing and producing.
Room Dynamics and Role
In the writer's room, the focus was on establishing the show's tone, beliefs, and character assignments. Rembert was the least experienced in TV writing in the room, contributing ideas and engaging in the creative process while uncertain about his specific role in episode breakdowns.
Challenges and Growth
Rembert found the experience of working in the writer's room challenging yet enriching as it allowed him to learn and improve through feedback, notes, and edits. The opportunity provided a fresh start after years of a different professional routine, igniting his passion for learning and growth in a new creative domain.
Development of the Show's Tone and Themes
The early days of the show involved navigating the balance between factual accuracy and cultural relevance. The creators grappled with highlighting key relationships, notably focusing on characters like Chris Paul and Doc Rivers. The decision was made to prioritize humanizing characters and delving into themes of race, power, and humor in the midst of serious elements.
Integration of Technology and Character Dynamics
The incorporation of technology and character interactions added depth to the storyline. The show effectively depicted the impact of phones and the internet on communication and decision-making. By exploring how characters like V and her friends navigated power struggles amidst technological advancements, the narrative unfolded with a mix of realism and relatability.
Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘The Bear’ Season 3 that was released this week (1:00) and the first few episodes of ‘Tires,’ the new series from comedian Shane Gillis (14:44). Then they are joined by ‘Clipped’ staff writer Rembert Browne to talk about how his 2014 article in Grantland about the scandal involving Clippers owner Donald Sterling led him to work on the show (27:37) and why this story is still worth telling (44:38).