Welcome to the Fable House Podcast! In this interview, we sat down with Matt S. Bell, the talented camera operator behind Tom Segura’s controversial new Netflix series, Bad Thoughts. Matt gives us an exclusive look behind the scenes of the show that viewers are calling “disgusting” and “gross” – in the best way possible!
Discover how the camera team, led by DP Nicholas Wiesnet, achieved the show’s unique visual style, with each episode representing a different filmmaking genre, from noir to high-action. Matt shares how they utilized various lens sets and cameras, even changing aspect ratios, to create a “grand, high-quality, beautiful, well-thought-out specific look” for each story.
Matt also shares hilarious anecdotes from the set, including an actress who put her improvisational skills to the test and the surprising origins of the six-foot penis prop. Plus, hear how an originally planned appearance by Jason Momoa led to location changes.
Bad Thoughts already renewed for a second season, Matt offers insights into what makes this show a unique and talked-about Netflix sensation.
Don’t miss these incredible stories from the set!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Matt S. Bell and Bad Thoughts 0:20 – Audience reactions to “disgusting” show
0:50 – Production value and filmmaking styles
1:30 – Comparing Bad Thoughts to “Master of None” and “Louie”
2:10 – The “A24 trailer” feel and explicit scenes
3:20 – Unplanned moments and actor improvisations
4:00 – The “Beautiful Voice” hallway scene
4:40 – The actress’s funny joke about pregnancy reveal
5:00 – Crew cameos and the Uber driver scene
5:30 – High production value and visual effects
6:10 – Different cameras, lenses, and aspect ratios per story
6:40 – “White Void” sequences and opening credits
7:00 – The infamous six-foot penis
7:20 – VFX supervisor Jamison and the twin head effect
7:40 – BTS photos
8:10 – Behind the scenes with the head prop
8:20 – Tom Segura’s appearance without a beard
8:40 – Filming locations in Austin and LA
9:30 – Fire delay during production
9:50 – Jason Momoa’s intended role and character changes
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