“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I’m Mrs. Maisel!” As brilliant, smart, and witty as its main character Midge, the series is currently airing the fifth and final season on Amazon Prime Video. With long takes, vivid colors, and flattering lighting, the show often resembles a stage performance, but one that unfolds in real life. Wondering how to achieve this atmosphere? The director of photography M. David Mullen lets us peek behind the scenes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s cinematography. In the ASC Clubhouse Conversation on MZed, David Perkal talks about his visual approach, the inspirations, and the Emmy-nominated episode “How Do You Get to Carnegie Hall?” Let’s talk about his exciting insights, such as filming a blizzard in mid-summer. The series follows a New York housewife Miriam “Midge” Maisel, performed by Rachel Brosnahan, who discovers a hidden talent for stand-up comedy after her husband leaves her. The story unravels in the late 1950s and early 1960s, as Midge pursues a spectacular career in this field, with all the ups and downs along her way. The ASC Clubhouse Conversation with M. David Mullen. Image source: ASC / MZed The visual approach to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s cinematography When M. David Mullen first met with the creator, writer, and director of the series Amy Sherman-Palladino, she already had a clear vision of the style suitable for this story. One of the big references was “Hannah and Her Sisters” by Woody Allen, where Amy liked the natural but attractive look of the cast...
Published By: CineD - Friday, 28 April, 2023