Episode 61 - Hollywood 101 ft. Katie O’Brien, Showrunner of “The Z-Suite”

Hollywood secrets spilled! We’re talking auditions gone wrong, the cost of television production, and the ‘delusion’ it takes to pitch a TV show.

This week, we’re thrilled to have Katie O’Brien, the Showrunner of Tubi’s “The Z-Suite”! We delve into her fascinating career, tracing her steps from improv actor to the creator of her own web series, which she then transformed into her first full-fledged TV show. Katie provides an insightful Hollywood Basics crash course on various filmmaking roles and gives us an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at creating and showrunning “The Z-Suite.” We uncover the secrets of pitching a TV show, navigate the sometimes-horrific audition process, and discuss the economics of TV show production. Plus, we learn about the roles Natalie and Ross were born to play.

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