Co-writer/director Steven Zaillian discusses an important cast member.
Steven Zaillian: The cat in The Night Of has no name, not even “Andrea’s cat.” At most, it’s referred to in dialog as “her cat,” but more often just “the cat” or “it.” This was intentional.
At the beginning, there were…
Following each episode of The Night Of co-writer/director Steven Zaillian breaks down elements of a key scene.
Following each episode of The Night Of co-writer/director Steven Zaillian breaks down elements of a key scene.
The actor who plays Safar Khan, Naz’s mother, delves into her moments of uncertainty and the brutality of the criminal justice system.
HBO: What was your experience reading The Night Of scripts for the first time?
Poorna Jagannathan: The writing is haunting. Once you read it, you can’t shake it…
Following each episode of The Night Of, co-writer/director Steven Zaillian breaks down elements of a key scene.
The actor who plays Chandra, the rookie defense attorney thrust into the limelight, discusses race in The Night Of, what she brings to the table, and what can be gained from Naz’s trail.
HBO: Do you think Chandra aspires to be more of an Alison Crowe or a John Stone…
The actor who plays John Stone, the disheveled half of Naz’s legal representation, goes deep into the story of The Night Of. Discussing the larger themes and resonance of the series, Turturro also has a word or two to say about the significance of Stone’s feet.
HBO: What appealed to…
Following each episode of The Night Of co-writer/director Steven Zaillian breaks down elements of a key scene.
The actor who plays the cool and collected Alison Crowe to John Turturro’s less-than-together John Stone speaks frankly about imbuing her character with equal amounts steel and femininity, the poker game of plea bargains and the lack of justice in the criminal justice system.
HBO: What’s your read on Alison…
Following each episode of The Night Of co-writer/director Steven Zaillian breaks down elements of a key scene.
