They work long hours, they stare at a screen, and they have Play-Doh on their desk. I don’t think you’d believe me.

I think it actually influences the movement. For more information on cookies including how to manage your consent visit our. Skylar Astin plays Max on NBC's new midseason drama "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. ",A native New Yorker, Astin's first break came in the 2006 stage production of "Spring Awakening," which went on to win eight Tony Awards. I remember filming.ASTIN: Well, imagine what it would seem like, if I told you, right now, that I have a superpower, where I could hear people’s innermost thoughts as songs. I really love those scenes. It’s really difficult, actually, because we don’t finish an episode, and then have a week where we now get to rehearse for the next episode. Mary [Steenburgen]’s song in Episode 3, just seeing her do these beautiful hand movements that I know was probably born out of a conversation between Mary and Mandy, in the limited time that they probably had, is what makes it so special. There have been several of our ad-libs that have gotten in. We’re doing something a little different with the genre that’s almost creating a new genre. What does that mean? I believe everything she does and she is the perfect window into the world of this show.ASTIN: There are times when my expectations are met, there are times when the show does something different that I wasn’t expecting, and there are times when my expectations are far surpassed, and all versions of the story are always refreshing and delightful. And so, playing that reality was difficult, when she told me. A young woman discovers she has the ability to hear the innermost thoughts of people around her as songs and musical numbers. Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist is an American musical comedy-drama television series created by Austin Winsberg that premiered on January 7, 2020 on NBC. When I want to do a revival of a show in New York, I ask, why does this story need to be retold? ",Astin's turn in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise is the role for which he is likely best known. ",We and our partners use cookies on this site to improve our service, perform analytics, personalize advertising, measure advertising performance, and remember website preferences.

The great thing about our show is that, when you start to think, “Man, is this gonna keep happening, in the same way?,” we’ll give you a curve ball. I’m never disappointed in anything that I’ve seen, thus far. We are with this girl for the whole series.” When I read the first script, I was like, “She has every other line, so this person better be not only talented, but really watchable and likable and grounded.” And then, when they told me Jane Levy was playing Zoey, I was like, “Well, I’m in then.” I’ve always loved her, and she’s the perfect leading woman because she is both grounded but raw and spectacular, all at the same time.

She will find your style, and make that look awesome. Programmers and coders have a very interesting life.

I have a vague idea of what my stuff will be like. So, you’re gonna have to keep tuning in, for sure.ASTIN: We were actually at a mall for that. ",This past summer, Astin was on the stage at the Hollywood Bowl for a production of Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods. The process of both of them trying to explain their secrets to one another, at the same time, feels far-fetched. Skylar Astin plays Max on NBC's new midseason drama "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist." Every time we do a musical number, there’s a different focus and energy. Astin's turn in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise is the role for which he is likely best known. That question can answer a lot, in a script. There are times where, even being on the show, I’ll be taken into a theme that I wasn’t a part of, and I’ll forget that a song is coming and it takes me by surprise, even though I was there for the table read and I’ve read all the drafts of the script. Max is totally blown away, and I don’t think he believes it, right away. I knew that Mo and Max had stuff in Episode 6, with the make-over, but I was so delighted to know that the three of us would have scenes together. Based on that, alone, I would love to see them together. ",On the TV side, Astin co-starred opposite Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom on the final season of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend."

And by the way, the answer can be really simple. ",He currently can be seen with Steve Coogan in Frank Coraci's comedy "Hot Air" and the upcoming psychological thriller "Ghosts of War. Between Austin [Winsberg], our show creator, and Mandy Moore, our choreographer, our show has a real look and feel to it.

The turnover in both the music department and the dance department is insane, and probably crazier than the actors. I really hope they can keep this good writing on the series because it’s a pretty high concept.” And then, I thought, “Who the hell is playing Zoey? The why now for Zoey’s is that I think we need something a little uplifting, and music is a universal language.