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Warning: This article contains spoilers for episodes 1-3 ofAnd Just Like That.
And he shared that there would be an interesting, uh, love story for Che.
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So I was definitely interested, as a lot of that felt like a natural fit.
This is one fictional character who gets to be multidimensional, complicated, and dynamic.
And they are also somebody who embraces the fluidity of life.
It was a collaborative process.
This has been a collaboration.
We had had several Zoom meetings about all of that scripted writing.
So, shout-out toNick Adams at GLAADfor helping us with that every step of the way.
And there were changes made even the morning of the day I filmed that Netflix comedy special.
Che gets to live their own full life.
They’re not here to be tokenized.
We need to talk about your very charged “shotgun” scenewith Cynthia Nixonat the after-party inepisode 3.
It’s a really hot moment between Miranda and Che.
What was filming that like?
This was also a scene I shot within that first day or two of filming.
Cynthia Nixon is a phenomenal actor, as we know.
I was so excited to work with her.
Cynthia’s a consummate professional; she’s warm and she’s a leader.
She’s an executive producer on this show.
For that scene, it was really collaborative, and I felt really cared for and valued.
We were able to create an intimate environment in which to play this scene.
They’re now in Che’s world, and it’s very reflective of my world, my communities.
Because it was hot.
[Laughs] Well, thanks, Kristen.
That’s great feedback.
It seems like there could be something intriguing developing between them.
And you did mention earlier that Che has an interesting love story this season.
What can you preview about Miranda and Che’s relationship going forward?
Will we see more of Che’s comedy?
Yeah, you’re gonna see some of that in the podcast.
You’re also going to hear some of the special in other scenes where other characters are listening in.
Last question: Do you own aPeloton?
And Just Like That’s first three episodes are streaming now on HBO Max.
This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.
