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The inaugural Tribeca TV Festival takes place at Cinépolis Chelsea in New York City from September 22 to September 24, 2017. Here are highlights from September 23, 2017:
Following the series sneak peek, cast members Ben McKenzie, Robin Lord Taylor, Jessica Lucas and Erin Richards joined executive producer Danny Cannon to talk about what audiences can expect in the shadowy world of Gotham City this year. McKenzie discussed his experience writing an episode, remarking, “I found writing my own dialogue harder than anyone else’s,” but thought Harvey Bullock’s dialogue was the easiest to write.
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“Pillow Talk”
Patrick J. Adams joined creators Mike Piscitelli and writer Rachael Taylor to talk about sex, literally. Adams compared the show to “The Sopranos,” noting his character is as flawed and unlikable as Tony Soprano.
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“Will & Grace”
“Will & Grace” Co-creators and Executive Producers Max Mutchnick and David Kohan surprised the packed audience by screening the first episode of their highly-anticipated new season. Following the politically-charged episode, Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally took to the stage to preview what’s to come this season, including a relationship between Karen Walker and the Trumps, Jack’s new acting technique called Jack-ting, a business venture between Will and Grace, and the return of Beverly Leslie. Messing also discussed their fresh approach to LGBTQ topics and gender fluidity. They noted that despite the notoriety of the series, their stardom is still lost on some, with Mullally being mistaken for Julia Louis-Dreyfus and McCormack being mistaken for a “Friends” star.
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“Liar”
Joanne Froggatt and creators Jack Williams and Harry Williams discussed the twists and turns in the series, which follows the volatile aftermath of a seemingly innocent date. Froggatt discusses the similarities and differences between this character and her character on “Downton Abbey,” both of whom deal with rape.
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“Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television”
Ryan Hansen playing himself again is his hardest role yet. He is even able to make Kevin Hart break character. Thanking YouTube Red for being “cool enough to make fun of themselves,” stars Ryan Hansen and Samira Wiley talked about how fun it was to be on set together. The costars also bragged about the amazing cameos, from Jon Cryer to Donald Faison and Kristen Bell, among others. They also teased that “Veronica Mars” reunion could be in the works…
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