Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The Podcast Part 5: Ain’t No Heist Like a Halloween Heist
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Feb 3, 2020 Join Melissa Fumero, the beloved Amy Santiago from Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and David Phillips, co-executive producer, as they dive into the hilarity of Halloween heists! They discuss the origins of these fan-favorite episodes and the clever mechanics behind them. Hear about Jake's creative proposal setup and the absurdities that made it so memorable. Melissa shares heartfelt moments from the set, while David reveals behind-the-scenes stories about the recurring jokes and props. It's a fantastic mix of laughter and insights!
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Heist Became A Beloved Annual Tradition
- The Halloween heist began as a one-off but evolved into an annual tentpole because the cast and crew loved its excitement and creative payoff.
- Cortney Carrillo and others saw it as a chance to stage big, playful setpieces that viewers anticipate each season.
Ceiling Stunts Were Genuine Set Highlights
- Melissa Fumero describes falling through the ceiling on a Mission: Impossible‑style harness and geeking out over it.
- She remembers wardrobe printed photos and crew excitement around that stunt day.
Heists Multiply Production Complexity
- Heist episodes require many short inserts, multiple setups, and varied locations, which lengthen shooting time.
- That complexity drives longer, more physically demanding production days each Halloween.