Lauri Pitkus

Morgan Spector and Lauri Pitkus join the hosts to discuss the development of George's character and the unique approach to scouting and securing locations. They also explore notable NYC locations of the Gilded Age and the important role of gatekeepers in building. They talk about the shopping district of Lady's Mile, social expectations, corruption among city officials, and creating realistic locations using visual effects. They also discuss George Russell's ruthless nature and the details of dining scenes on the show.

Join Alicia Malone and Tom Meyers as they analyze the drama on 61st Street. They talk to location manager Lauri Pitkus and VFX supervisor Douglas Purver about finding locations and enhancing them with visual effects. They discuss the challenges of finding clean locations and using real locations versus shooting on a soundstage. They also explore the use of technology to create realistic backdrops in 'The Gilded Age'.