Behind the Scenes of 'DTF St. Louis': How a Motel Pool Scene Blends Comedy and Tenderness
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Summary
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of a key scene from "DTF St. Louis," featuring interviews with series creator Steven Conrad and actors Jason Bateman, David Harbour, and Linda Cardellini. The scene transitions from a motel room to a swimming pool, blending awkward psychosexual comedy with tender emotional moments. The article explores how the scene exemplifies the show's ability to take viewers to unexpected places, moving from farce to genuine heartfelt connection between characters Floyd (Harbour) and Carol (Cardellini).
Key quotes
· 3 pulledSeries creator Steven Conrad 'was able to deliver these very awkward, original moments in a way that you're just taken as a viewer into a place that you didn't think you were going'
This scene is a prime example, moving from farce to something more tender
All the messy psychosexual complications — and all the big-heartedness — of 'DTF St. Louis' came out in one scene that moves from a motel room to a swimming pool
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