My favorite TV show I've seen this year is The Rehearsal. Its second season was so bold, so weird, and so engrossing that I looked forward to watching every week, even if I had to take a walk after or watch through my fingers. That's why I was so excited to sit down with cinematographer Marco Cordero, makeup department head Katie Machaiek, and costume designer Briana Jorgenson to talk about their work on the show and how they could keep a straight face while filming some of the most challenging scenes. Let's dive in. NFS: Hi team! The Rehearsal has become quite a cultural phenomenon in its second season. Could you each describe what it has been like to see the show gain such traction week after week?Katie Machaiek: Hearing reactions to the show has been amazing. When I started working on the project almost a year ago, I don’t think I understood how timely the show would be in 2025. Ever since working on Nathan For You, I knew Nathan, the writers, the producers, and crew were all creative geniuses, so it’s nice to see the fandom break out of Reddit and into mainstream media and pop culture. Briana Jorgenson: It felt great to see everyone’s hard work and contributions get recognized. I have so much gratitude for the costume team, department heads, and everyone on the crew who came together to help make so much happen. I also loved seeing the fans’ reactions and fan art, especially of...
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