“We Used 20 Cameras”: Michael Patrick King and Lisa Kudrow Reveal the Chaos Behind The Comeback @indiewire

Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King break down the chaotic multi-camera setup behind The Comeback on IndieWire’s Filmmaker Toolkit with Chris O’Falt.

From documentary crews to iPhones to four live multicam operators, the duo explains how the series created a “complicated playground” that allowed scenes to unfold in long, unpredictable takes — and why only one take would sometimes land perfectly comedically. Filmmaker Toolkit Podcast | Presented by @HBO

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