in I love Los AngelesLos Angeles is more than just a place: it is another hero in history, the distorted mirror of a generation that laughs at itself as it tries to survive through the filters of history. instagram, Liquid bonds and a constant search for validation. Between parties, fame and disappointments, New bet for HBO Creation and heroism Rachel Sinnott It depicts, with uncomfortable humor and brutal honesty, the lives of a group of friends who grow up with the need to be “someone,” even if that someone is ephemeral or exists only as a virtual construct.
Sinnott — the mind in charge of Bottoms and Shiva baby– Demonstrates once again that his talent goes beyond acting. with I love Los AngelesNorth American comedian establishes herself as a screenwriter, com. showrunner And the hero of a comedic novel that, beneath the deceptive Hollywood brilliance, exposes the emotional fragility of a hyper-connected generation hungry for approval.
The series follows a group of twenty-somethings — resting on the border between the latest millennial generation and the first centennial generation — who try to find their place in a city where success is both religion and authenticity, another theatrical performance. With a dizzying pace and a tone that is as uncomfortable as it is funny, I love Los Angeles It can be read as a Californian version of girls, But under the incisive and present magnifying glass of Sennott, who has managed to build a world where laughter is never completely separated from confusion.
The story begins with Maya (Sinnott)’s twenty-seventh birthday. A young New Yorker with managerial aspirations lives with her boyfriend Dylan (Josh Hutcherson) and is looking for a promotion within the agency where she works as Alyssa’s (Leighton Meester) assistant. His life seems to be on the right track when his old friend Tallulah (Odessa Azion), a down-on-his-luck influencer, shows up to change everything. Charlie (Jordan Firstman) and Alani (True Whitaker) complete Maya’s circle of friends.
“Do you hear the sirens? There they are. They’re coming for us. They’ve found our location. Well, that’s L.A. in a nutshell: just sirens, constantly,” Josh Hutcherson jokingly shot off in conversation with one guy. Nation. The signal was clear: the helicopters, the traffic, the police, the testing system, the failures – and someone else’s successes – are part of the daily pulse of a city that devours itself and all who arrive with their dreams intact.
The actor plays Dylan, a Spanish teacher who watches out of the corner of his eye — and with some disdain — the superficial social media machine that impresses his girlfriend. “For me, the series is about a group of friends trying to navigate life in Los Angeles while pursuing their dreams, but without losing themselves in the city. Because there are many traps and one can get caught up in many things,” he answered in a more reflective tone. “It’s a constant battle between discovering your identity and trying to maintain it while also achieving what you want. And the city isn’t always helpful,” he added. “It’s set in that world and shows what happens to the people you love, those around you, your friends and your relationships as you move closer to those dreams and further away from yourself.”
The most popular character in the cast is undoubtedly Lee Leighton Meester. After a phenomenon gossip girlthe actress indulged in herself I love Los Angeles In a completely self-referential register, far from the complexity of Blair Waldorf. Her character, Alyssa, is a tornado without filter or self-awareness, a woman who seems to have everything under control even though deep down she is full of doubts.
“My character description says: A woman in her 40s who chews hard and coughs while talking on the phone,” Meester said amused. “And I thought: ‘This is my dream role,'” she said gracefully. “She’s completely unaware of what people think of her, but at the same time she cares so much. It’s as if she’s turned around so much that there’s nothing to worry about anymore.”
What Meester highlights about Alyssa isn’t just her comedy — “she can be a little bit… Shrinks He emphasized that it is not so much that worries him, but rather its accuracy as a picture of the work culture of the new millennium: obsessive, multi-tasking, extremely ambitious, and enjoying a sense of control without support.
When asked about what it’s like to work with Rachel Sinnott and under her command – is she a director who allows for improvisation or does she like to turn her script into the message? -Neither Meester nor Hutcherson could escape humour. “It’s a real Kubrick,” the actress replied in a solemn tone, referring to the famous director. Eyes closed wide. “Yes, he does everything perfectly. Word for word. Total torture,” Hutcherson exaggerated before laughing and explaining that the work environment, far from being completely controlled, was “light, loose, and very collaborative.” “I’ve always been a fan of hers and I think she’s very funny, and what she’s created in this series is impressive,” Meester said.
“The scripts were actually very funny, but we improvised a lot. Rachel let us play. If we went too far, she brought us back,” the actor added. “She has a very nice, diplomatic way of directing. But the interesting thing is that she was my boss on set. It was weird that she gave me instructions off-camera and in the story I had to be her boss. It was a very interesting dynamic and fun to play,” Meester said.
with A great surprise for the guests An inscription that reinforces its anarchic and self-referential spirit, I love Los Angeles It completes its first season with eight half-hour episodes. Since its premiere on November 2. Every Friday A new chapter arrives on HBO. And although the story seems to end on a fair note, everything indicates that this will not be the last trip through Rachel Sinnott’s delirious world in Los Angeles.