45 - David E. Talbert (Jingle Jangle) from Hollywood Unscripted

45 - David E. Talbert (Jingle Jangle)

46 minutes Posted Nov 30, 2020 at 9:00 am.

Nik Walker’s introduction, discussion of HAMILTON, his podcasts THE CHAOS TWINS & LITTLE JUSTICE, the experience of playwriting, and who he is as an artist. 

David E Talbert joins the conversation

Nik and Jenny’s impressions of JINGLE JANGLE

The initial idea of JINGLE JANGLE being thought of for theater and how it became a film. 

David’s son’s seeing himself in JINGLE JANGLE, representation, and creating a universal story. 

The movies that inspired the innovation aspect of the film

Creating beautiful songs that move the plot with Philip Lawrence and John Legend

The 11 o’clock hour song, ‘Make It Work’ and how that number broke the form. 

Deciding to cast Phylicia Rashad

Meeting Forest Whitaker at a vegan restaurant to discuss the film and casting him as someone he could trust to be a strong #1 on the call-sheet

The professionalism of Madalen Mills and her ability to light up the camera. 

The amazing experience of Forest Whitaker singing live on set. 

Keegan-Michael Key nailing his challenging song. 

Discovery on set, costuming and detailing in the design. 

Inspiration pulled from HUGO. 

Nik’s impression of the imagery in Journey’s song and David’s decision to put her (safely) on the roof. 

The choreography in the film

the animation for Ricky Martin’s role

Doing pre-records of the song and being able to break the rules by not knowing them

Changing the first song a week before shooting. 

Adding to the shoot while filming. 

What the concept was when JINGLE JANGLE was going to be a piece of theater and bringing it back to the stage in the future. 

Being ‘The Christmas Movie’ guy by accident

Remembering the dichotomy of the holidays 

David’s connection to Jeronicus Jangle and his parallels to JINGLE JANGLE

The creation of Ms. Johnston’s background trio. 

A life in storytelling

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Writer/Director David E. Talbert joins host Jenny Curtis and guest co-host Nik Walker to discuss his spectacular new holiday film, JINGLE JANGLE: A CHRISTMAS JOURNEY.

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