I Love LA is the latest hit streaming on HBO Max. Showrunners Rachel Sennott and Emma Barrie featured a special cameo in the show's second episode and recently shared its backstory.
Rachel Sennott revealed in an interview with Deadline that her close friend Ayo Edebiri plays a delusional pop star character. Emma Barrie explained that Ayo chose to portray the character as British, adding a unique flavor to the role.
Rachel Sennott said she pitched the character idea to Ayo over a video call and highlighted how Ayo contributed to shaping the character’s quirks and comedic style.
The development of Edebiri’s role was a collaborative effort, and Sennott expressed genuine satisfaction with the outcome.
Ayo Edebiri is not the only star impressing Sennott in the first season. Leighton Meester, known for Gossip Girl, appears as the boss of Sennott’s character.
Sennott praised Meester, calling her "an idol turned co-star" during a Bustle interview.
I Love LA premiered on November 2 and releases new episodes every Sunday.
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Summary: Ayo Edebiri delivers a collaborative and unique performance as a British delusional pop star in HBO Max’s I Love LA, impressing showrunner Rachel Sennott alongside notable cast members.