Bruce Miller, Courtney Kemp, Lena Waithe, Peter Morgan, David Shore | Drama Showrunners Roundtable

[@miaellebible3007]

I enjoyed this conversation so much I came back for seconds. I particularly loved Lena & Courtney because of how differently they approached and responded to each question. Props to Bruce Miller on how he navigated this table. Having watched a lot of white men in his spot, it was refreshing to see him use his voice in a way that seemed supportive and not imposing or condescending to the different experiences here. I gotta work under Lena & Courtney one day.

[@Omo_Jimoh]

Mia Elle Bible I totally agree! Lena and Courtney made this episode to watch so refreshing.

[@ninastays]

More roundtables with writers and show runners please!! love these so far!

[@GmanTheBlackFilmNerd]

This round table is amazing. Also first time I’ve seen 2 WOC showrunners at the table.

[@prcbras]

This was incredible, one of my favorite roundtables ever

[@kymberlywallace8650]

This has been my FAVORITE Roundtable ever!!! Bring more of Lena, Courtney and Bruce.

[@Selanaxfanx]

I love how you guys listen and pay attention to who the fans want to hear from. I loved hearing from Lena Waithe!

[@ItsGippetto]

These are so inspiring. I can't wait for my turn to be on the roundtable.

[@ItsGippetto]

This is very kind and I wholeheartedly receive this. Thank you!

[@Eveybaby1]

Omg! Me too. I love the director, screenwriter, producer pieces. It makes you want to work harder.

[@ItsGippetto]

Exactly. See you at the top ;-)

[@Clouden3]

ItsGippetto Hope we share the table one day

[@ItsGippetto]

We will. We just have to keep putting in work. See you there!

[@robert7567]

This was a brilliant round table! Intelligent, respectful, insightful. Wish it had gone on for another solid hour! Great job everyone.

[@LadySunflower1224]

I agree❤️

[@Gryffindor8]

The respect that these writers have for each other is really amazing!

[@rirojijoisgr1226]

VERY GOOD Roundtable. Didn't think I'd watch the whole thing, but I found myself wanting more by the end.

[@BubblyBrainiac]

I got chills and started crying when Courtney Kemp talked about who can write what narrative. I needed that more then I knew. This was amazing and inspiring. Please more writer/ showrunner panels.

[@zmoney0323]

I can't get enough of these. The segments on the Showrunners in particular.

[@carlyhope]

This was a great great talk. Love Lena and Courtney. And all the men were so respectful and actually listened. And all really gave thought to the questions and never dismissed them. I also like, how with all the talk off diversity, HR also invites people who are not American. Because it brings a different point to the discussion as well as different race or gender. Would love to see more European, Asian, Australian and African guests. Great job.

[@clairedillard5367]

My Favorite panel so far! They seemed like they genuinely wanted to hear what the other person had to say and what their experiences were. Great choices! Keep these coming THR! Thank you for these insights!

[@xanilas]

This is maybe my favorite roundtable yet - I don't know why it even surprised me that listening to a group of writers would be infinitely more interesting and stimulating than watching a bunch of actors displaying themselves.

[@pppexplorer]

This whole conversation was so engaging and interesting.

[@jamesmarie]

Lena Waite is too f'k'n cool

[@DRAMATICLEGS]

This is one of my favorite roundtable sessions that you guys have done. great choices & wonderful conversation

[@markpaterson2260]

Courtney Kemp is so fucking smart and informative. To shine in such a great round table is amazing. Everyone here, deserves props.

[@yesrelationthesequel]

Definitely one of my favorite roundtables!

[@warrensheppard7706]

TRULY AMAZING ROUNDTABLE SO INSPIRING

[@adamjohnson5307]

The Chi is one of the best shows on TV right now. Can't wait for season 2.

[@langleymneely]

Im so in love with Courtney Kemps intellect and philosophy!

[@carol8342]

Like what they said about difference of opinions, I never fall for “the bad guy.” I fall for “the good guy.” Not the guy who tells you he is a good guy (if you have to say it, you might not be it). I never understand why women, particularly depicted in media, falling for “the bad guy.”

[@TNDCBaby]

That is because bad describes behavioral traits not the entire person. Often times the women are shown seeing the positive about a man and either ignoring, accepting, or thinking that they can change the "bad" parts. The man is never 100% useless or evil.

[@carol8342]

Tracey C No, no one is totally evil. But I was never looking for someone that I felt I could change. I’m not waiting around. What I am saying is that the bad boys, in real life & often in the media (self involved, vain, selfish, so wrapt up in revenging their pride or taking over the world that they can’t call to say they’ll be late for dinner), were never as attractive to me as the sweet guys.

[@TNDCBaby]

I got what you said about yourself. You also said, " I never understand why women, particularly depicted in media, falling for “the bad guy.” I was giving my input as to why it happens. There is often enough good in them that they see something worth investing their time into being with them. Be it attractiveness, sex, money, the hint of danger, the ability to make them feel good when they get together there is obviously some element that they find appealing and good enough to draw them in.

[@JennHayden]

Tracey C well said

[@Neeshpeesh123]

Lena Waithe’s contour 👌🏾👌🏾

[@cherdanland]

Yep, I did a double take, she cleans up nice!! Beautifully subtle work by her MUA.

[@yveqeshy]

This was one of the best roundtables everyone listened intently and I like how they were all giving each other love for their respective shows

[@a_real_one2000]

If your going to create a show(movie) about a specific story (experience) its the responsibility of the person staffing writers to get folks that can shine authentic nuance viewpoint. So the show(movie) can be grounded in a reality that believable... Viewers can tell when a issue has been written 3rd hand perspective.

[@Eveybaby1]

Insightful, inspiring, and eye-opening , #LoveThis. Coming from a freelance Writer, producer, director...I’ve learned and have been reminded of so much within this short hour. More please. ✨.

[@Char2400]

I hate the narrative that, "women don't like the nice guy." I love the nice guy, women make different choices for different reasons. All women don't like nice guys, and all women don't like the bad guy. In fact the same women might choose either a nice or bad guy just depending on her connection.

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

Same. I think the trope that women like bad guys is so dead and toxic and harmful.

[@mrsmaul2010]

I watch Power and she is forever justifying the stupidity that was the Ghost and Angela affair. Man, who is knee deep in teh drug world, risks his wife and children for a federal agent he hasn't seen in 18 years. GMAB

[@thefamousdjx]

Well it is true though women will choose the bad guy most times. Its not always gangster /drug dealer bad, it could be the guy who is most likely or is playing them etc

[@SleepFan771]

Peter Morgan wrote Ron Howard's film Frost/Nixon?! I love that movie!

[@richfictionfighter]

Ocean Sage me too!

[@TheTrinijane]

One of the best yet

[@thelegosilosilo9655]

great roundtable

[@adamjohnson5307]

I'm here for Lena!

[@ronicajefferson7272]

I really enjoyed this!

[@laronhearst9408]

Courtney Kemp is the real deal. Really got with a lot of her insight

[@kevinplan3812]

This was a good convo...love me some Lena...she spills all the beans😆

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

I am still furious about the fact that Claire Foy got paid less during her time in The Crown. Furious. I can maybe understand the thinking from producers/showrunners during season 1, but season 2? Inexcusable.

[@authenticallynobody283]

spiders spider Paid less than what? Or whom? Someone on that show someone on another show? What are you even talking about? You're so Furious you're leaving out details

[@manoushb5699]

it' was all over the news, she got paid less than matt smith

[@authenticallynobody283]

Of course she did. Is anyone surprised?

[@manoushb5699]

Hemorrhoid Ninja yes lots of people were. Cause she's the main character and she got amazing reviews and many nominations and awards following season one

[@HelloHello-tm7uc]

Yes, especially after season 1 and going on to season 2. Thank you, @Manoush, for replying to @Ninja! And yes, I am still furious-- and @Ninja, you could have googled those answers rather than typing all those questions :o

[@tianascarlett9692]

Lena AND Courtney?????? This was amazing!!! Go where the love is... #Writer101

[@bluebeanbaby]

Lena is definitely studsband material. She is a beautiful spirit with an amazing talent and such a unique viewpoint and energy. I also love how much she pushes other to do great. She is a fan of her collaborators and that's rare.

[@joesmith1665]

This is amazing! As a writer this really inspires me.

[@kudabeen]

That sad par is what Peter sad about the 'audience' will reject the inauthentic and ultimately you won't get away with hasn't been true...what we are seeing of late is that when you take the time to do the research and include or empower folks to help authenticate certain aspects of your script/show it not only will be popular to the audience that share your sentimentality/cultural queues in markets where you may be the majority enough to win no matter what, but it will extend across those lines and even be celebrated in places with people that have a lot fewer things in common on surface with you because you took a human approach I don't write Black Man tales or only about my life...I want to write and paint worlds real and imagined without an anchor at times...Enjoyed this discussion and the voices...I've learned I need to watch more work and know a bit more about who is writing/directing if I want to build. The writing/submitting spec scripts is something I was curious about and need to research more as I wasn't sure if you are submitting to a show that is more progressing episodic than anthology to you have submit during a sweet spot when they are wrapping on a season and the season may be finished airing and you are moving with the story properly or is it just about creativity and showing you know how to find and create in the voices of the characters and in keeping with the tone of the show? Nascent Professional Writer...want to be at this table one day. Will be at this table one day.

[@juliyathejelly]

Lena Waithe's presence is a whole other frequency! 😍

[@mikekillagreen9432]

Its crazy that the Jason Mitchell stuff happened after she talked about they don't tolerate it.

[@calbates6457]

Great watch!

[@dimaltabuni4002]

This one are my fav. Seems everybody enjoying with others

[@Beautyinwverything]

great group!!!!

[@YouTuberOnlineNow]

this roundtable had such good energy and chemistry rather than a more groupthink vibe by the actors/actress roundtables.

[@mikekillagreen9432]

I'm just here for Courtney and Power

[@betelguese18]

Make another roundtable about news host, tv host, oscar host

[@johnk5398]

38:34 the best thing said during this roundtable

[@coolness8891]

Been waiting for this....

[@thefamousdjx]

First saw Lena in Westworld, she's so cool and real

[@Bringbeautyzulu]

Lena 😩😍😍😍

[@1muzikmania]

I'm just here for the two black women!

[@FoodforThought12345678dsds]

this is so amazing, without Galloway. Keep the good times rollin!

[@asmrcity3147]

“I️ already have a black show” ..woooow lol

[@richfictionfighter]

Futterman was Robin Williams and Nathan Lane's son in The Birdcage

[@doodlebugg90]

richfictionfighter omg THANK You. I was watching this on my phone and didn’t want to close it to open IMDb. Ugh that’s what I recognize him from.

[@telectronix1368]

#Smacks Forehead That's the fella.

[@WhelmedButReady]

Damn I I was scrolling down my phone on KZbin and did a double take thinking that was Weinstein in the thumbnail

[@Basicmango]

Futterman...always Josh from Big Girls Don't Cry

[@langleymneely]

I remember that movie! Lol

[@cw2962]

you got to be 300% to get your show greenlite is basically what Lena said

[@veggigoddess]

Is Dan just shy? He's the most accomplished one there.

[@LadySunflower1224]

This is a great video of phenomenal writer's wish they had Ava Duvernay she is dynamic.❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🍷

[@dimaltabuni4002]

Everybody so open

[@DGUAP]

You shouldn’t had killed Off Ghost!!!

[@JennHayden]

it's about time. lol

[@jassellb]

Good but def the over over-talked episode. There was not a comment the Len didn't vocally agree, disagree, laugh, "yeah" at, lol

[@firethoughts5193]

29:00

[@RebekahJae]

Lena is so fine

[@nubiacoco]

I like Courtney but in Power Angela is playing a Puerto Rican woman when she's Mexican/white and looks nothing a PR. So no she didn't go looking for people of the same ethnicity as the characters.

[@thefamousdjx]

Well for the most part she did so thats what counts

[@Neeshpeesh123]

Courtney be on her shit.

[@whatkindofblue17]

oh no that shot was totally flat

[@thr3385]

To the question who could write what. The point that all of them are missing is that that criticism is only given when people make shows and movies about a topic they know nothing about. They are talking about white people writing black role but that isn't the issue. Prime example of the issue is superhero movies. Green Lantern, X-Men 3, and Catwoman. Three movies that have so much source Material but people fail to do their research and think they have a better way to tell the story. It is sad that people dont take the time to research the project.

[@TNDCBaby]

They do research the project. You don't think that the guy knew all about the Phoenix saga? His problem is he thought it would do as a secondary story. He says so on one of the roundtables. They should have seperated them and given it the full attention that it deserved.

[@Kaalyn_HOW]

That lighting thoooo

[@bleedingbatho]

"of Muslim descent" ...

[@Eveybaby1]

bleedingbatho I cringed as well lol. I was like “Faith”! You mean Faith.

[@AmazinglyNashaye]

✅

[@lilychris811]

"Nnnnn-hnnnn!!!!" "Nnnnn-hnnnn!!!!!" "Nnnnnn-hnnnnn!!!" "Nnnnnnn-hnnnnnn!!!!" Please stop with the Lacey.

[@whatkindofblue17]

at least she listens

[@lilychris811]

Yo Yeah she just needs to dial it down a little. She's bringing a little too much overcaffeinated energy. Otherwise she cool.

[@whatkindofblue17]

i feel you, sometimes people can get over-excited

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[@miquelbrewton5521]

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[@MyTubeIsBetter20]

Lena rambled too much.

[@aleshaalexcee1674]

MyTubeIsBetter20 No she was very clear and articulate

[@MyTubeIsBetter20]

...while being very long-winded.

[@thefamousdjx]

@@MyTubeIsBetter20 Well others 'rambled' sometimes too, u just a hater singling her out

[@brewer921]

I don't care about any of these shows.

[@pedrobarragan746]

Pretty much everything but The Handmaid's Tale (which turned ridiculous this season) is just meh or what a huge amount of viewers watch. These roundtables used to have at least two or three great showrunner and the rest were lame, here it's just lame.

[@aleshaalexcee1674]

brewer921 Then why are did you watch?😑

[@pedrobarragan746]

I don't think he watched, neither did I. I mean I just searched it on youtube and clicked on the link to see if there was anyone interesting but this one just had the Handmaid's Tale dude but he's not even that huge of a draw. So, I didn't watch it and I don't think brewer921 did either.

[@thefamousdjx]

Then they just not for you. Your opinion doesnt matter.

[@brewer921]

@@thefamousdjx Yours doesn't either. No opinion on this site really matters.

[@pedrobarragan746]

Didn't watch this one since there wasn't anyone big this time around. I'm all for diversity but it usually helps if they add one person who is in charge of a prestige drama. Like Joe Weisberg never attended one of these nor Ray McKinnon. Though kudos for inclusion. Lena Waithe is cool though, just that she doesn't have a prestige show under her belt.