'Hacks' Co-Creator, Director & Executive Producer Lucia Aniello

About this episode

Lucia Aniello discusses the creative evolution of Hacks and the balance of comedy with emotional storytelling.

Lucia Aniello sat down with IndieWire's Chris O'Falt to discuss the creative evolution of Hacks, balancing comedy with emotional storytelling, and wrapping up one of television’s most celebrated series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Chris O'Falt

Guest: Lucia Aniello

Topics covered

• creative evolution
• comedy
• emotional storytelling
• television series
• Hacks

Keywords

• Hacks
• Lucia Aniello
• comedy
• emotional storytelling
• television series
• IndieWire
• Chris O'Falt

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Books & works: Hacks

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