This is a celebration of Los Angeles and its relevance as a hub of entertainment.
Listen - TV and film are going global in the name of cutting costs and bottom lines and all that.
But look - you get what you pay for.
The talent is where it always has been. I’m not talking about actors or directors (primarily). I’m talking about crew. It is a professional army of talent who create an environment so fluid that creatives can step in and do their best work. And all the facilitators - the drivers, the caterers, the assistants - they makes the transitions easy, enjoyable, and smooth. Their families are here, supporting them as they endure 6 day weeks for 10-14 hours a day. And they, in turn, support the creative team, who are enduring similar hours and expected to recreate a simulacrum of reality in emotionally charged circumstances. The most efficient system is here because it has attracted the best of the best.
Now let’s talk about the creative team.
This show is stacked with talent in the cast, directors, and cinematographers.
Look at the current cast and creative lineup for The Five Star Weekend and you’ll see what I mean. It’s easy to say yes when the production is in your backyard.
I can’t say enough praise for the talent on this show. I’m ecstatic that this team of stars (cast, creatives, and crew, I’ve also heard the executives are coming along too) get to do it some more on Nantucket. The majority of my episodes are there, so I’m grateful that I’ve only just started.
I really can’t wait to share this work, because it seems like everyone is making it the best that it can be.