How Lenny Abrahamson shot the 'Normal People'/'Fleabag' crossover comedy event that brought Marianne, Connell and the Hot Priest together in a confessional booth.
— of which there are more than a few around the world — were offered something of an unexpected treat late last month.— arguably the most talked about TV drama of 2020 so far — may not yet be much more than a twinkle in a Hulu commissioner’s eye, while Phoebe Waller-Bridge has repeatedly confirmed that her smash-hit comedy won’t be returning. But suddenly both were back, albeit in a rather unusual format., broadcast on June 26, both worlds collided .
"The idea was to write something that could be shot in a relatively straightforward way," says Abrahamson, pointing to current restrictions. However, with the director then in Dublin and Mescal, Edgar-Jones and Scott in London, it wasn’t going to be that easy.
To help them hit the right notes, the trio had been sent their particular harmonies in advance by music director Simon Hale, and had had several hours of practice over Zoom with Abrahamson. They also wore earpieces on the day to give them the necessary pitch. Dealing with two very much-loved shows — even in a comedy format for charity — does come with a weight of responsibility, and Abrahamson says there was an element of concern .
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