Ch. 29: Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Actress | Dan Schofield, Writer
Oct 5, 2018
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Kirby Howell-Baptiste, actress, and Dan Schofield, writer, discuss Kirby's audition, her improv background, the return of Adam Scott as Trevor, and the dynamics on set. They also talk about the restaurant scene set design, Janet's struggle on Earth, and the importance of expressing kindness and capturing family moments.
Kirby Howell-Baptiste discusses her background and journey as an actress, including her move from London to LA and experiences in comedy at UCB.
The writers discuss the challenges they faced in writing Season 3, including resolving previous cliffhangers and maintaining logical consistency.
The podcast explores the romantic developments between Eleanor and Chidi, emphasizing their chemistry and emotional connection.
Deep dives
The Brainy Bunch and Trevor's Tactics
In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss Chapter 29 of The Good Place, Season 3, Episode 2: The Brainy Bunch. Trevor infiltrates the study group and tries to get them to quit, while Janet poses as a waitress to counter Trevor's efforts. Chidi is conflicted about socializing with the subjects of his study, causing tension with Eleanor. The judge catches Trevor and Michael cheating and hauls them back to the afterlife. Michael and Janet manage to escape back to Earth with the help of the doorman.
Simone, London, and Acting Journey
In this episode, Kirby Hal Babbitt, who plays Simone, talks about her background and journey as an actress. She discusses her move from London to LA, her experiences in comedy at UCB, and how she landed the role of Simone on The Good Place.
Writing Challenges and Logic Traps
The writers discuss the challenges they faced in writing Season 3, including the need to resolve the previous cliffhanger and the logic traps posed by the show's premise. They also touch on the character names, set designs, and the importance of attention to detail in creating a believable and humorous world.
Romantic Developments and Unexpected Escapes
The podcast explores the romantic developments between Eleanor and Chidi, highlighting their chemistry and the emotional bond between the characters. The escape of Michael and Janet from the afterlife, with the help of the doorman, is also discussed as a surprising turn of events.
Impacts and Consequences
The consequences of interfering with human interactions and the repercussions of Trevor's actions are examined. The judgment and punishment faced by Michael and Janet, as well as the judge's frustration with their multiple visits to Earth, are considered in relation to the overall narrative of the series.
The Good Place writer Dan Schofield and actress Kirby Howell-Baptiste (Simone) shoot the shirt with host Marc Evan Jackson. They talk about Kirby’s audition and her background in improvisation, how the writers’ room named Simone, the return of Adam Scott as Trevor, Marc’s favorite romantic comedy scene in this episode and a shirt-ton more funny anecdotes and behind-the-scenes stories.