Ch. 27/28: Jameela Jamil, Actress | Jen Statsky, Writer
Sep 28, 2018
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Jameela Jamil, actress, and Jen Statsky, writer, discuss the excitement of writing Season 3 and Jameela's late start watching Season 1. They talk about Mike Schur joining the writers' room, Chidi's American accent, and funny behind-the-scenes stories. They also discuss emotional reactions to the episode, character deaths, and challenging gender norms. They express their anticipation for Season 3 and describe it as progressively weirder network television.
The importance of chemistry and teamwork among the four main characters in 'The Good Place' is highlighted, showing how their unique dynamics contribute to personal growth and overcoming challenges.
Unity and collaboration with people who are different from us can lead to personal growth and the ability to overcome challenges.
Introduction of a new character, Trevor, played by Adam Scott, poses a significant threat to the progress made by the four main characters, setting up a new and difficult challenge for them to navigate in the upcoming episodes.
Deep dives
Michael saves the humans from their accidental deaths
Michael saves Eleanor from shopping carts and a truck, Cheetie from an air conditioner, Jason from a safe, and Tahani from a falling statue. He illegally gives them a second chance.
Cheetie and Tahani join an ethical study
Cheetie asks a neuroscience professor, Simone, to study his brain and agrees to help Eleanor become a better person. Tahani travels to a Tibetan monastery to shed her desire for attention, but ends up creating a lifestyle brand. They both join Cheetie's study on near-death experiences and ethical decision-making.
Jason's failed attempts to change his life
Jason proposes to a police officer, who inadvertently confesses to crimes. He also tries to change his life through dance competitions and a business venture with his friend, Donkey Doug. However, his plans don't work out, and he realizes there might be more to life than amateur street dancing.
Chemistry and Teamwork are Key
The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of chemistry and teamwork among the four main characters. It explores how their unique dynamics and different backgrounds contribute to making each other better individuals. The episode highlights the message that unity and collaboration with people who are different from us can lead to personal growth and the ability to overcome challenges.
A Shocking Twist with the Introduction of a New Character
The podcast episode ends with a shocking twist as a new character, Trevor, is introduced. Played by Adam Scott, Trevor's arrival poses a significant threat to the progress made by the four main characters. This unexpected development sets up a new and difficult challenge for them to navigate in the upcoming episodes.
In the Season 3 premiere, The Good Place writer and comedy maven Jen Statsky and actress Jameela Jamil shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about the writers’ room’s excitement to write Season 3, how Jameela didn’t watch Season 1 until it was over, Mike Schur’s additions to the writers’ room this season, the explanation for Chidi’s American accent and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.