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TV Discussion: New series by Donald Glover - Atlanta UPDATE: FINAL 4th Season Sept 2022!
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His most infamous Derrick skit was "Bro Rape," though.
those dance moves look gay as fuck
He just having fun, f*cking around making fun of Donald.
Lakeith Stanfield Had No Idea Donald Glover Was Teddy Perkins During Filming
BYNORA-GRAYCE OROSZ
JUN 05, 2018
Hiro Murai—Atlanta co-executive producer and Donald Glover's frequent music video collaborator—recently sat down with Indiewire's Toolkit podcast to talk about the Teddy Perkins episode of Atlanta. Murai explained that the episode was one of the biggest challenges they faced yet, and that it could have come off as "a farce," but to keep things in that perfect surreal balance, even Lakeith Stanfield, who plays Darius, had no idea it was Donald Glover playing the prosthetic white-faced Teddy Perkins.
There's no denying the breadth of Donald Glover's artistic talent. His masterful storytelling ability translates across different mediums, and consistently leaves us in awe of his creative prowess. Glover's own cast and collaborators seem to trust in his ability to visualize and execute a concept so fully, that even an idea as far-fetched as his Teddy Perkins character on an episode of Atlanta was able to thrive.
"As soon as I saw him, I just started laughing because I was so relieved. I just knew it was going to work just based on how I felt just staring at him," Murai said of his first encounter of Glover as Teddy Perkins.
Murai explained that in order for this particular episode to work, they would have to focus on a different visual structure than the usual stylized, wide-angle shots that play up Atlanta's nuanced background and foreground subtleties.
"The big thing with that episode was dialing everything back and just letting Teddy’s face do all the talking," Murai said.
Adding to the confusion of such a bizarre episode, Murai revealed that much of the cast and crew on set were not made aware of the identity of the actor portraying Teddy Perkins—including Stanfield.
"Keith didn’t know, at least for a day and half, until he just grilled everyone on the crew until someone gave up the information. Keith had no idea," Murai said. Murai even recounted the behind-the-scenes moment when he was able to take a picture of Stanfield and Glover as Perkins, prior to Standfield knowing who was beneath his co-star's creepy mask.
"I have this great photo from set where I told Keith to sit next to Teddy so I could take a photo of them. I can see just pure confusion and horror on his face because he knew somebody was in there—it’s not a natural looking person but he was just going mad trying to figure it out," said Murai.
Listen to the full episode of Indiewire's Toolkit podcast here, to hear Murai talk more about the episode.
BYNORA-GRAYCE OROSZ
JUN 05, 2018
Hiro Murai—Atlanta co-executive producer and Donald Glover's frequent music video collaborator—recently sat down with Indiewire's Toolkit podcast to talk about the Teddy Perkins episode of Atlanta. Murai explained that the episode was one of the biggest challenges they faced yet, and that it could have come off as "a farce," but to keep things in that perfect surreal balance, even Lakeith Stanfield, who plays Darius, had no idea it was Donald Glover playing the prosthetic white-faced Teddy Perkins.
There's no denying the breadth of Donald Glover's artistic talent. His masterful storytelling ability translates across different mediums, and consistently leaves us in awe of his creative prowess. Glover's own cast and collaborators seem to trust in his ability to visualize and execute a concept so fully, that even an idea as far-fetched as his Teddy Perkins character on an episode of Atlanta was able to thrive.
"As soon as I saw him, I just started laughing because I was so relieved. I just knew it was going to work just based on how I felt just staring at him," Murai said of his first encounter of Glover as Teddy Perkins.
Murai explained that in order for this particular episode to work, they would have to focus on a different visual structure than the usual stylized, wide-angle shots that play up Atlanta's nuanced background and foreground subtleties.
"The big thing with that episode was dialing everything back and just letting Teddy’s face do all the talking," Murai said.
Adding to the confusion of such a bizarre episode, Murai revealed that much of the cast and crew on set were not made aware of the identity of the actor portraying Teddy Perkins—including Stanfield.
"Keith didn’t know, at least for a day and half, until he just grilled everyone on the crew until someone gave up the information. Keith had no idea," Murai said. Murai even recounted the behind-the-scenes moment when he was able to take a picture of Stanfield and Glover as Perkins, prior to Standfield knowing who was beneath his co-star's creepy mask.
"I have this great photo from set where I told Keith to sit next to Teddy so I could take a photo of them. I can see just pure confusion and horror on his face because he knew somebody was in there—it’s not a natural looking person but he was just going mad trying to figure it out," said Murai.
Listen to the full episode of Indiewire's Toolkit podcast here, to hear Murai talk more about the episode.
Stanfield confirmed Murai's Teddy Perkins story during a recent appearance on BigBoyTV. While promoting his upcoming film, Sorry to Bother You, the 26-year-old actor revealed he had no idea Glover was playing Teddy.
"I’m gonna be honest with you: I had no idea who that person was," he said at the 13:55 mark. "And whoever it was they were either in character the whole time, or it was somebody who I had never met before. So I was asking everyone, 'Who is that?' And they said 'That’s Teddy Perkins.' So Googled him, and nothing came up.
"[...] So I came to talk to him, and he’s like, ‘I’m an actor. I’ve been doing this for 15 years [...] So I didn't know who he was, and the cameras got to rolling, and my mind was just blown. I was like, my mind was just blown," Stanfield said, before revealing he has never confirmed that it was in fact Donald in the Teddy makeup. "[...] There was only one thing that was similar: His feet were kind of like Donald’s. But I was looking at the dude and was like, 'Nah. That’ ain’t Donald.'"
"[...] So I came to talk to him, and he’s like, ‘I’m an actor. I’ve been doing this for 15 years [...] So I didn't know who he was, and the cameras got to rolling, and my mind was just blown. I was like, my mind was just blown," Stanfield said, before revealing he has never confirmed that it was in fact Donald in the Teddy makeup. "[...] There was only one thing that was similar: His feet were kind of like Donald’s. But I was looking at the dude and was like, 'Nah. That’ ain’t Donald.'"
'Atlanta' Writer Stefani Robinson Wishes She Wasn't the Only Woman in the Writers' Room
FX's Atlanta is widely celebrated for being a unique lens into black culture, as it follows three black men living in the A. But several people have also criticized its portrayal of black women.
In one episode, "Champagne Papi," the show falls into the angry black woman stereotype as a dark-skinned woman ferociously eyes a black man and his white girlfriend. Another woman, who is dark-skinned and one of the only plus-sized women seen in the show thus far, gets caught trying to sneak into Drake's New Year's Eve party and is physically removed from the scene. Other people have also advocated for Zazie Beetz's Van to have more screen time.
Unfortunately for Stefani Robinson, who's the only woman in Atlanta's writers' room, the brunt of the criticism often solely goes to her, whether or not the 25-year-old wrote the script or not. ("Champagne Papi" was written by Ibra Ake.)
"I just see my name get thrown around, like, 'Well she’s the only one, so she’s responsible. Is that how she thinks of all women?' I become the lightning rod for the females' perspective," explained Robinson in an interview with The Wrap. "I’m just one person, and I’m here, and it’s a different perspective and I’m championing this and I’m happy to be in this space. But I think when you are the only one of anything you are suddenly the voice for everyone. And it’s such a hard place to be in and, I think, not a fair place to be in. There need to be more women everywhere, to be honest."
But that doesn't mean she isn't grateful to be where she is. She just wants opportunities for more women to contribute to the Donald Glover–created show.
"It’s a really bittersweet thing, I think," she said. "I’m so happy to be the woman in the space, because I think that it’s so rare in Hollywood for a woman, especially a woman of color, to exist in these spaces. So on the one hand, I’m grateful and I think it’s so important and I feel so blessed. But on the other hand, you always wish there was more than one."
In an essay for Vice, Robinson stated her goal at FX is "to do stuff that hasn't been done before, or done from the voice of a 25-year-old black woman." She might just get her wish. Last year, Robinson inked an exclusive production deal with FX Productions, where she'll be able to create her own TV series for the network. If we'd have to guess, we imagine the writers' room will be full of black women when it happens.
FX's Atlanta is widely celebrated for being a unique lens into black culture, as it follows three black men living in the A. But several people have also criticized its portrayal of black women.
In one episode, "Champagne Papi," the show falls into the angry black woman stereotype as a dark-skinned woman ferociously eyes a black man and his white girlfriend. Another woman, who is dark-skinned and one of the only plus-sized women seen in the show thus far, gets caught trying to sneak into Drake's New Year's Eve party and is physically removed from the scene. Other people have also advocated for Zazie Beetz's Van to have more screen time.
Unfortunately for Stefani Robinson, who's the only woman in Atlanta's writers' room, the brunt of the criticism often solely goes to her, whether or not the 25-year-old wrote the script or not. ("Champagne Papi" was written by Ibra Ake.)
"I just see my name get thrown around, like, 'Well she’s the only one, so she’s responsible. Is that how she thinks of all women?' I become the lightning rod for the females' perspective," explained Robinson in an interview with The Wrap. "I’m just one person, and I’m here, and it’s a different perspective and I’m championing this and I’m happy to be in this space. But I think when you are the only one of anything you are suddenly the voice for everyone. And it’s such a hard place to be in and, I think, not a fair place to be in. There need to be more women everywhere, to be honest."
But that doesn't mean she isn't grateful to be where she is. She just wants opportunities for more women to contribute to the Donald Glover–created show.
"It’s a really bittersweet thing, I think," she said. "I’m so happy to be the woman in the space, because I think that it’s so rare in Hollywood for a woman, especially a woman of color, to exist in these spaces. So on the one hand, I’m grateful and I think it’s so important and I feel so blessed. But on the other hand, you always wish there was more than one."
In an essay for Vice, Robinson stated her goal at FX is "to do stuff that hasn't been done before, or done from the voice of a 25-year-old black woman." She might just get her wish. Last year, Robinson inked an exclusive production deal with FX Productions, where she'll be able to create her own TV series for the network. If we'd have to guess, we imagine the writers' room will be full of black women when it happens.
I Went from Being an Agency Assistant to Writing for 'Atlanta'
The 25-year-old 'Atlanta' writer/producer Stefani Robinson gives her advice on how to break into the business.
The 25-year-old 'Atlanta' writer/producer Stefani Robinson gives her advice on how to break into the business.
- Stefani Robinsonas told toNakia Swinton
Mar 1 2018, 1:06pm
Stefani with the cast of Atlanta. (Left to Right: Donald Glover, Keith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz, Stefani Robinson, Brian Tyree Henry). Images courtesy of FX
About a year-and-a-half out of college, I was working as an assistant at a talent agency, and I had just met my agent. It was just one of those things: I had written an original pilot, got it submitted to FX, and here’s a young new writer. It was at the same time they were hiring the Atlanta staff, and they were looking for one more writer, a girl, specifically, and it just so happens that I was actually from Atlanta as well. It was crazy—suddenly I was meeting producers, and then I was staff on the show.
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Atlanta’s writers' room is super unique. Our process is different. In a more traditional writers’ room, there is more of a structure, more of a “We need to break this specific story today” feeling. Atlanta feels more like friends just hanging out, which definitely helps make the writing process super easy. We come at the show in a very indirect way, and it’s more about us and what we find funny or interesting rather than what we need to do to fit television scenes.
Regarding the "Juneteenth" episode, we wanted a Van-and-Earn episode to bring the audience into the dysfunction of their relationship. Myself and another writer specifically thought, Maybe a really bourgeoise Juneteeth party. When I was a teenager, my mom used to help put Juneteenth events on at the Marietta Square. I remember having to go and it being so hot out in Georgia. I didn’t think that it was a holiday or celebration that anybody except black people knew about, and not all black people know what Juneteenth is, which adds to the “bourgeoise-ness” of the episode. It’s so black, and to me it’s kinda funny. It was so interesting that it's a whole event that happens behind closed doors in this country. It’s such a specifically black experience.
Atlanta writer Stefani Robinson
As far as the "B.A.N." episode, the transracial kid was a conversation that sprung out of Rachel Dolezal. We were thinking, “White people get to do this but we can’t do that.” It’s so frustrating that she thinks she can do whatever she wants. She can be whatever race she wants, when we as black people, or really any people of color, don’t have the luxury to be like, “You know what? I’m actually white and I actually deserve a lot of money and to not be harassed by cops and be discriminated against.” The episode comes from the idea that it doesn’t go both ways. That’s where the humor came from for us. A black teenage dude can’t decide that he’s just a 35-year-old white guy. That would never work.
Earn (played by Donald Glover) and the mother of his child, Van (played by Zazie Beetz)
In Season Two, we step into Van’s life a little bit more. We get to see a life that isn’t necessarily through the lens of her relationships with men. We see her by herself and with her friends. It’s really important for us to explore the life of a black woman that isn’t contextualized by who she’s dating. Her character can hang out with guys, and she is cool and part of the gang, which I think is also important specifically in black culture: black women are usually just seen as hassling the guys. They’re not cool enough to hang out, they’re always nagging and they’re always on someone’s nerves as far as men go.
There is something a little bit more real about Van and Earn’s relationship. Relationships are complicated and there are some relationships out there that aren’t as easy as “We’re together," or "We’re not.” People are connected for life in a very complicated way, and do still have love for each other. Some people are connected for very strange reasons. Whether it’s through children or whether it's them mentally not wanting to let the other person go, it’s the less sitcom-y way to go.
Earn (played by Donald Glover) and Van (played by Zazie Beetz) at a Juneteenth party in season one
To get more black people in writing roles, it starts with education. A lot of people in general want to get into acting because they don't know what's available to them. When I was a kid, I just knew that I loved movies and wanted to be a part of movies or TV someday. I didn’t really know about any black writers. I didn’t know that was a thing black people did, or know that black people were writing, editing, and shooting things, or that they were designing costumes. If you don’t see something, how are you supposed to know that it’s something you want, or that you can aspire to be it one day? As a young person, acting was the most relatable entry into the entertainment industry. Luckily, I was in a position doing theater and various acting programs and I had teachers who recognized my strength in writing and told me that.
I was fortunate to have parents that guided me in the right direction. As a kid going to film camp, I learned how to operate a camera, how to write for TV, how to edit, and how to direct. I had the opportunity to put myself in these activities where I got somewhat of a full sense of what it would be like to be involved in television or film. From there I was like, “You know what? I do really enjoy acting and I’m pretty good at it, but I have so much more fun when I’m writing." As far as people of color, specifically black kids, go, they need access and they need the opportunity and that isn’t always the case.
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I don’t have advice in particular for black writers entering the entertainment industry, because so much depends on luck and a random opportunity, but the thing I will say is to just be prepared and to write. That has been the thing to carry me and still carries me. Never in my life will I be able to manufacture the moment that got me on Atlanta. I was just quite literally at the right place at the right time for that opportunity. The reason I was able to grasp it and to keep it going was because I was prepared. I wrote all the time. I was constantly thinking about ideas. My biggest advice is to constantly be writing, constantly be reading, and then on top of that, to be honest about what you love.
Earn (played by Donald Glover) and Van (played by Zazie Beetz) at a Juneteenth party in season one
What really excites me about writers is when they are authentic to themselves and write about what they want to see on TV. That shouldn’t be based on what’s on right now. They aren’t shy about their inspirations, no matter how dumb. My favorite movie is Austin Powers. It’s a ridiculously dumb movie and I am not ashamed about that—it’s the key that influenced me, it made me laugh, and it made me want to get into comedy. Stay true to what influenced you throughout your life and hold onto those things. Don’t apologize for them or for yourself. It's easier said than done, but that’s what greatness comes from. There's something exciting about reading a script or watching a TV show or movie and thinking, Oh my God no one else could have done that. No one else but Donald Glover could have created the show with these specific writers in the writers room. I think that’s why people are excited about Atlanta: it has the unique voice of the people who write for it.
My mentor is probably Donald Glover, whether he knows he’s my mentor or not. We spend a lot of time together and I look up to him like a big brother. He's so smart, and the thing that I admire most about him is that he’s so open. I had never written anything professionally before writing for Atlanta, and he took a chance on me. He’s genius enough to realize that he needs all types of people, and I think there's something so great about that. I’m constantly watching him and I’m inspired by what he creates.
Paper Boi (played by Brian Tyree Henry) on a fictional Black American Network discussing being "transracial"
If I could have anyone on the show, I would have Eddie Murphy. I love Eddie Murphy. He's been laying low for awhile, but I just think he is so brilliant. I don't know what capacity we would ever use him in, but he is so iconic in comedy, and in black comedy specifically, that it would be an honor to have him on the show.
My goal at FX is to do stuff that hasn't been done before, or done from the voice of a 25-year-old black woman. I'll hopefully be working with people that I love working with, who inspire me and push me to be better.
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Shouts out to Paper Boi being Hotel Artemis, the whole ATL cast landed in big movies this year
'Atlanta' Renewed for Third Season at FX
6/7/2018 by Bryn Elise Sandberg
Curtis Baker/FX
Donald Glover as Earnest Marks in "Crabs in a Barrel" on Atlanta.
Donald Glover's dramedy will return for another run on the basic-cable network.
More Atlanta is on the way.
FX has handed out a third season order to the dramedy from Donald Glover. The renewal of the Georgia-based series, which Glover has described as a passion project of his, was all but expected for the network. After all, Atlanta has nabbed FX two Emmys, two Golden Globes and a Peabody Award, not to mention it's been a steady performer for the basic-cable network.
The show follows two cousins working through the Atlanta music scene in a bid to better their lives and that of their families. It is produced by FX Productions and is executive produced by Glover and showrunner Paul Simms and MGMT Entertainment's Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle.
“Atlanta is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” said FX Networks and FX Productions programming president Nick Grad, who made the announcement alongside counterpart Eric Schrier. “With Atlanta Robbin’ Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”
The Hollywood Reporter's chief TV critic Tim Goodman called the second season of the show "greater" and "weirder," noting that "there is essentially nothing like Atlanta on television." As it has for creator and star Glover, the show has thrust its castmembers — including Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz — into the spotlight.
Atlanta is joined by FX/FXX's other comedy series including Baskets, Better Things, You're the Worst, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Archer. Glover was at one point working on an animated Deadpool series from Marvel Television for the network, but the pair abandoned plans after creative differences.
6/7/2018 by Bryn Elise Sandberg
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Curtis Baker/FX
Donald Glover as Earnest Marks in "Crabs in a Barrel" on Atlanta.
Donald Glover's dramedy will return for another run on the basic-cable network.
More Atlanta is on the way.
FX has handed out a third season order to the dramedy from Donald Glover. The renewal of the Georgia-based series, which Glover has described as a passion project of his, was all but expected for the network. After all, Atlanta has nabbed FX two Emmys, two Golden Globes and a Peabody Award, not to mention it's been a steady performer for the basic-cable network.
The show follows two cousins working through the Atlanta music scene in a bid to better their lives and that of their families. It is produced by FX Productions and is executive produced by Glover and showrunner Paul Simms and MGMT Entertainment's Paul Simms and Dianne McGunigle.
“Atlanta is phenomenal, achieving and exceeding what few television series have done,” said FX Networks and FX Productions programming president Nick Grad, who made the announcement alongside counterpart Eric Schrier. “With Atlanta Robbin’ Season, Donald and his collaborators elevated the series to even greater heights, building on the enormous success of their award-winning first season. We’re grateful to the producers and our extraordinary cast and crew for achieving this level of excellence, and we share the excitement with our audience about the third season knowing they will continue to take us to unexpected and thrilling places.”
The Hollywood Reporter's chief TV critic Tim Goodman called the second season of the show "greater" and "weirder," noting that "there is essentially nothing like Atlanta on television." As it has for creator and star Glover, the show has thrust its castmembers — including Brian Tyree Henry, Lakeith Stanfield and Zazie Beetz — into the spotlight.
Atlanta is joined by FX/FXX's other comedy series including Baskets, Better Things, You're the Worst, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Archer. Glover was at one point working on an animated Deadpool series from Marvel Television for the network, but the pair abandoned plans after creative differences.
Donald Glover Compares Third Season of 'Atlanta' to Kanye West's 'Graduation'
6/11/2018 by Michael Saponara
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Donald Glover arrives at FX's "Atlanta Robbin' Season" FYC Event at the Saban Media Center on June 8, 2018 in North Hollywood, Calif.
Just last week, FX confirmed a third season for Donald Glover's Atlanta series, which will air at some point in 2019. Glover spoke on a panel for the show on Friday (June 7) during the Emmys' FYC screening, where he shed some light on what fans can expect from the highly anticipated third season.
Donald has always exuded a desire for maintaining the ultimate creative freedom in all of his endeavors. He spoke to the fact of comparing the show's seasons to Kanye West albums, as the third aligns with Ye's Graduation, which is where Yeezy blossomed into a global superstar back in 2007.
"I align the seasons I think, to me, like Kanye records. I feel like this is our Graduation. This is probably our most accessible but also the realest -- an honest version of it -- and I feel like the most enjoyable, like the third album," Glover relayed to IndieWire.
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Donald Glover Stayed in Whiteface the Entire Time on Set During the Filming of Latest 'Atlanta' Episode
Atlanta executive producer and Donald's brother, Stephen Glover, has compared the show to Kanye's albums in the past, where he related the show's Robbin' Season to West's sophomore Late Registration album.
On the panel, he added that the acclaimed writers are looking to top themselves with a plethora of resources and the network's trust now at their back. "What’s exciting to me is that we can do almost anything. And also, all the writers are very excited to try to top themselves," Stephen explained.
6/11/2018 by Michael Saponara
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Donald Glover arrives at FX's "Atlanta Robbin' Season" FYC Event at the Saban Media Center on June 8, 2018 in North Hollywood, Calif.
Just last week, FX confirmed a third season for Donald Glover's Atlanta series, which will air at some point in 2019. Glover spoke on a panel for the show on Friday (June 7) during the Emmys' FYC screening, where he shed some light on what fans can expect from the highly anticipated third season.
Donald has always exuded a desire for maintaining the ultimate creative freedom in all of his endeavors. He spoke to the fact of comparing the show's seasons to Kanye West albums, as the third aligns with Ye's Graduation, which is where Yeezy blossomed into a global superstar back in 2007.
"I align the seasons I think, to me, like Kanye records. I feel like this is our Graduation. This is probably our most accessible but also the realest -- an honest version of it -- and I feel like the most enjoyable, like the third album," Glover relayed to IndieWire.
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Donald Glover Stayed in Whiteface the Entire Time on Set During the Filming of Latest 'Atlanta' Episode
Atlanta executive producer and Donald's brother, Stephen Glover, has compared the show to Kanye's albums in the past, where he related the show's Robbin' Season to West's sophomore Late Registration album.
On the panel, he added that the acclaimed writers are looking to top themselves with a plethora of resources and the network's trust now at their back. "What’s exciting to me is that we can do almost anything. And also, all the writers are very excited to try to top themselves," Stephen explained.
Just re-watched the Teddy Perkins episode again at work earlier today and noticed a few thing I missed.
When Darius is in the library looking at the book, in the background you can hear somebody getting hit and yelling, which makes Darius come out of the library, and that's when the piano starts playing.
That was Teddy hitting Benny to get him to play the piano, and that was Benny's blood on the piano, and that was his wheelchair at the piano when Darius looked in the door. Benny was probably on the floor and Darius didn't see him.
Then when Darius signs the papers on the piano later, the wheelchair that was in there when he peeked in was gone, and it was a piano bench.
Also, my theory is Teddy didn't have the skin condition Benny had, because he had to have been outside to move his car behind the U-Haul. Teddy probably mutilated himself to look like that.
Benny's father must've had the condition, too, because his mannequin in the shrine was light-skinned when he was dark-skinned in the old video, and maybe Teddy was trying to look like him so he could feel more like he was him, as he now the one who beats on Benny to make him play the piano.
When Darius is in the library looking at the book, in the background you can hear somebody getting hit and yelling, which makes Darius come out of the library, and that's when the piano starts playing.
That was Teddy hitting Benny to get him to play the piano, and that was Benny's blood on the piano, and that was his wheelchair at the piano when Darius looked in the door. Benny was probably on the floor and Darius didn't see him.
Then when Darius signs the papers on the piano later, the wheelchair that was in there when he peeked in was gone, and it was a piano bench.
Also, my theory is Teddy didn't have the skin condition Benny had, because he had to have been outside to move his car behind the U-Haul. Teddy probably mutilated himself to look like that.
Benny's father must've had the condition, too, because his mannequin in the shrine was light-skinned when he was dark-skinned in the old video, and maybe Teddy was trying to look like him so he could feel more like he was him, as he now the one who beats on Benny to make him play the piano.
Zazie Beetz and her boyfriend
lakeith looks gay, dude is standing real suspect like and those boots look suspect.
Looks like Toronto had their advance screening 2 weeks ago -
http://scenecreek.com/sorry-to-bother-you/
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorry_to_Bother_You_(film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorry_to_Bother_You_(film)#Critical_response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 37 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Fearlessly ambitious, scathingly funny, and thoroughly original, Sorry to Bother You loudly heralds the arrival of a fresh filmmaking talent in writer-director Boots Riley."[16] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating to reviews, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorry_to_Bother_You_(film)#Critical_response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 92% based on 37 reviews, with a weighted average of 7.2/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Fearlessly ambitious, scathingly funny, and thoroughly original, Sorry to Bother You loudly heralds the arrival of a fresh filmmaking talent in writer-director Boots Riley."[16] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating to reviews, the film has a weighted average score of 70 out of 100, based on 12 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[17]
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Stevie Wonder Was Reportedly Hesitant to Clear His Music for 'Atlanta's' Most Memorable Episode
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One of many things fans have come to love about Atlanta is its incredible soundtrack. Over the past two seasons, the comedy-drama series has incorporated a diverse range of beloved tunes from acts like Sam Cooke, Migos, Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, and Young Thug; however, obtaining clearance for these sounds can sometimes be a difficult task—especially when the record is paired with an uncomfortable scene.
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This was the case for season two’s standout episode “Teddy Perkins,” in which the series’ star/creator Donald Glover played the creepy titular character. Atlanta co-music supervisor Jen Malone said Glover had set out to use Stevie Wonder’s music at the beginning and end of the violent episode; however, there was some hesitation on Wonder’s part, as “Teddy Perkins” concluded with a murder-suicide.
So, what did Glover do? He reached out to the legendary musician personally.
“Donald had to get on the phone with Stevie and we were all very intrigued about what went on on that phone call,” Malone told Variety. “But we ended up getting the song and it was just such a perfect musical moment.”
Another song that was also difficult to clear? “The Race” by incarcerated rapper Tay-K.
“The kid’s in jail. For murder, and he’s probably never getting out,” Malone said. “But his song was, like, No. 40 on Billboard, so he does have management, and the management had to go jail, visit with him, and have him sign off on the request.”
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One of many things fans have come to love about Atlanta is its incredible soundtrack. Over the past two seasons, the comedy-drama series has incorporated a diverse range of beloved tunes from acts like Sam Cooke, Migos, Curtis Mayfield, Funkadelic, and Young Thug; however, obtaining clearance for these sounds can sometimes be a difficult task—especially when the record is paired with an uncomfortable scene.
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This was the case for season two’s standout episode “Teddy Perkins,” in which the series’ star/creator Donald Glover played the creepy titular character. Atlanta co-music supervisor Jen Malone said Glover had set out to use Stevie Wonder’s music at the beginning and end of the violent episode; however, there was some hesitation on Wonder’s part, as “Teddy Perkins” concluded with a murder-suicide.
So, what did Glover do? He reached out to the legendary musician personally.
“Donald had to get on the phone with Stevie and we were all very intrigued about what went on on that phone call,” Malone told Variety. “But we ended up getting the song and it was just such a perfect musical moment.”
Another song that was also difficult to clear? “The Race” by incarcerated rapper Tay-K.
“The kid’s in jail. For murder, and he’s probably never getting out,” Malone said. “But his song was, like, No. 40 on Billboard, so he does have management, and the management had to go jail, visit with him, and have him sign off on the request.”
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You can read the rest of Malone's interview here.
https://variety.com/video/atlanta-donald-glover-stevie-wonder-music-supervisor-clearance/
Atlanta’s Third Season Will Be Delayed, And You May Cry Out To The Heavens Now
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Photo: Guy D’Alema/FX
At today’s Television Critics Association event, FX CEO John Landgraf gave America some tough news: You will likely be waiting an extra long while for the third season of Atlanta. The critically adored series was expected to be back this year, but that’s looking basically impossible now. Landgraf did, however, offer the cold comfort of saying, “The writers are back working right now, thank God,” proving that he feels the exact same way you do. He added, “If you wanna see me cry, you can just come backstage.” Credit the delay to Glover (and the rest of the cast) being extremely in demand.
Zazie Beetz, Lakeith Stanfield, and Brian Tyree Henry all have burgeoning film careers, and Glover is not only balancing movies and TV, he’s also been touring on his latest Childish Gambino album. And, according to Landgraf, he’s had a lot going on in his personal life, too. “He just has had an incredibly complicated life,” said the FX exec, via The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s had personal things he’s had to deal with, from injuries to other things I’d rather not say publicly that just have to do not with his personal life but his extended family.” So you could be angry about Atlanta taking a long time to come back, or you could just have a heart! These people are juggling a lot!
By Jordan Crucchiola@jorcru
Photo: Guy D’Alema/FX
At today’s Television Critics Association event, FX CEO John Landgraf gave America some tough news: You will likely be waiting an extra long while for the third season of Atlanta. The critically adored series was expected to be back this year, but that’s looking basically impossible now. Landgraf did, however, offer the cold comfort of saying, “The writers are back working right now, thank God,” proving that he feels the exact same way you do. He added, “If you wanna see me cry, you can just come backstage.” Credit the delay to Glover (and the rest of the cast) being extremely in demand.
Zazie Beetz, Lakeith Stanfield, and Brian Tyree Henry all have burgeoning film careers, and Glover is not only balancing movies and TV, he’s also been touring on his latest Childish Gambino album. And, according to Landgraf, he’s had a lot going on in his personal life, too. “He just has had an incredibly complicated life,” said the FX exec, via The Hollywood Reporter. “He’s had personal things he’s had to deal with, from injuries to other things I’d rather not say publicly that just have to do not with his personal life but his extended family.” So you could be angry about Atlanta taking a long time to come back, or you could just have a heart! These people are juggling a lot!
