US Edition'Poker Face' embraces old-school brand of surprise
- 'Poker Face,' starring Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale who encounters murders while on the run, premieres its second season now streaming on Peacock.
- The series adopts a casting approach done week to week, inspired by the philosophy called 'let's call friends,' which allows booking talent otherwise unavailable with standard eight-month lead times.
- Executive Producer Rian Johnson, influenced by classic series like 'Columbo' and 'Quantum Leap,' designs episodes to avoid repetition with characters growing despite the stand-alone story format.
- Johnson expresses agreement with Hitchcock’s idea that suspense offers a more effective foundation for storytelling than relying on surprise, highlighting the importance of maintaining audience interest throughout a film or episode.
- This unconventional production method and storytelling approach result in a dynamically cast series with evolving characters and suspense-driven plots, suggesting a fresh take on classic mystery formats.
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Natasha Lyonne hints at what's to come for Poker Face season two
With its quirky characters, mysterious murders and a detective with a unique gift, Poker Face is a welcome reminder of the crime dramas we all know and love. Featuring nods to classic series such as Murder, She Wrote and Columbo, the comedy-drama created by Knives Out director Rian Johnson is revitalising a tired format – and adding Hollywood stars to the mix. In the new season of Poker Face, casino worker Charlie Cale has been framed for murder…
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