Vince Gilligan & Rhea Seehorn: The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW

About this episode

Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn discuss their Apple TV+ drama 'Pluribus' at SXSW, focusing on season two challenges and the production experience.

Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn join The Rolling Stone Studio Live at SXSW to unpack what’s ahead for Pluribus, their ambitious Apple TV+ drama that’s still finding its next chapter. In conversation with Brian Hiatt, Gilligan reflects on the challenges of mapping out Season Two, the lingering fallout from that explosive finale, and why he’s steering clear of “mystery box” storytelling. Seehorn, meanwhile, opens up about carrying the series from nearly every frame and the grueling shoot that revealed just how much the crew had her back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Brian Hiatt

Guests: Vince Gilligan, Rhea Seehorn

Topics covered

• SXSW
• Apple TV+
• drama series
• season planning
• storytelling
• filmmaking
• crew dynamics

Keywords

• Vince Gilligan
• Rhea Seehorn
• Pluribus
• Apple TV+
• SXSW
• season two
• storytelling
• crew support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple TV+

Books & works: Pluribus

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