Conversations with Cast of Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Q&A with Andy Samberg, Andre Braugher, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Joe Lo Truglio, Stephanie Beatriz, and Chelsea Peretti. Moderated by Diane Gordon, TV Editor - Studio System News & The Surf Report
From Emmy Award-winning writer/producers Dan Goor and Michael Schur ("Parks and Recreation"), and starring Emmy Award winners Andy Samberg ("Saturday Night Live") and Andre Braugher ("Men of a Certain Age," "Homicide: Life on the Street"), BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is a new single-camera ensemble comedy about what happens when a talented, but carefree, detective and his diverse group of colleagues get a new captain with a lot to prove.
Detective JAKE PERALTA (Samberg) is gifted enough that he's never had to work too hard or follow the rules too closely. Perhaps because he has the best arrest record among his colleagues, he's been enabled -- if not indulged -- throughout his entire career. That is, until the precinct gets a new commanding officer, Captain RAY HOLT (Braugher).
Captain Holt believes in rules and regulations, two concepts that have long been overlooked by the detectives in the 99th precinct. Jake's colleagues are a brilliant and capable bunch, but lack a certain level of discipline and leadership. They compete with each other, annoy each other, gossip and flirt, but at the end of the day, they have each other's backs.
As the precinct's honorary straight arrow, Detective AMY SANTIAGO (Melissa Fumero, "One Life to Live," "Gossip Girl") is thrilled with the leadership change. Having grown up with seven brothers, Amy is extremely competitive...about everything. She is hell-bent on collaring more criminals than Jake, and she's keenly aware of how many arrests she needs to close the gap. Holt's next-in-command is Sergeant TERRY JEFFORDS (Terry Crews, "Bridesmaids," "Everybody Hates Chris"), a linebacker of a man who's lost his nerve after his wife had twin baby girls -- Cagney and Lacey -- and he lives in fear of not seeing them grow up.
Also working cases in Brooklyn's 99th is Detective CHARLES BOYLE (Joe Lo Truglio, "Wreck-It Ralph," "Superbad"), who idolizes Jake and is the precinct's workhorse; he's not brilliant, he's not physically gifted, but he tries harder than anyone else. Charles pines for the vocally opinionated Detective ROSA DIAZ (Stephanie Beatriz, "Modern Family," "The Closer"), with whom he stands no chance at all. Rosa is simultaneously tough, sexy and scary as hell. Meddling in everyone's affairs is GINA LINETTI (Chelsea Peretti, "Parks and Recreation," "Kroll Show"), the eccentric and self-absorbed civilian office manager.
Together, they interrogate suspects, arrest perps and solve murders. But, ultimately, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is a workplace comedy that's not really about the job. It's about the men and women behind the badge - singing karaoke, grabbing a beer, and dabbling in each other's personal lives- all while protecting the fine people of Brooklyn.
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is produced by Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment and Fremulon. The series is created and written by Dan Goor ("Parks and Recreation," "Late Night with Conan O'Brien") and Michael Schur ("Parks and Recreation," "The Office"). The series is executive-produced by Goor, Schur and David Miner ("30 Rock"). The pilot was directed by the team of Phil Lord and Chris Miller ("21 Jump Street," "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs").

[@Fouufz]

chelsea getting andre addicted to scramble is literally like gina getting captain holt addicted to kwazy cupcakes

[@SN_TH_DRAM]

Well, the writers do take most there plots and/or jokes from real life so...

[@joeyadler7074]

its kwazy kupcakes silly

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

andy makes fun of the fact that he was called "the future of comedy", and then immediately after makes me laugh for about thirty seconds. he truly proves the point lmao

[@GodBear97]

Andy's face when Terry called him "the future of comedy" was so wholesome

[@aviezerscop401]

23:45 When Andre's talking about being a police captain who's gay, you can see Stephanie twisting her hands together. *sends hugs*

[@mikuchan5424]

She was doing that before he was talking

[@victorialrosa]

we have a shy Andy Samberg @ 5:40 HELLA SWEET

[@harrylfc12]

Andy Samburg = Genius

[@sujitphatak]

Damn I love Melissa Fumero so much ...

[@lynchymusic8368]

so do I

[@gadgetboyplaysmc]

so do I

[@firmanchristiansianturi4794]

aren’t we all?

[@Pamven]

yes

[@grantwhite4201]

15:20-17:20 is the best part, I mean god damn Andy & Chelsea! When Chels explained the scrable game, and when Andy went all out with that "Whoa Andy you jive turkey, and I was like Yo slow your role, Andre!" Lol awesome interview!

[@MissMoon1987]

Aww Andy so cute. And this cast, they really are a family. Chelsea is awesome at improv too and Andre is unintentionally hilarious. Love them all!

[@fungling7982]

@13th Exit not really imo

[@kelf4781]

13th Exit it’s usually acting but i think the main reason is that they’re stuck in a room always doing retakes so it gets a bit hot and irritable

[@albertoleitao94]

I love when they are filming melissa but she is not focused and terry's head is the one that is on focus

[@praz.official]

well like they said she and andy were up until 5 that morning filming, so...

[@chocoanna1128]

@@praz.official i think he meant focused by the camera but okay...

[@HeyLeebie]

It’s the fact that Andy Sandberg can be dead serious and people can still think he’s hilarious 😂

[@user-bb5qt3rw3e]

I can only imagine how Stephanie felt during the conversation about sexual orientation. She got so quiet and at this point she wasn’t out to the cast or the public. It really sucks to live in the closet and I’m so happy that she’s out and proud now. Love you steph

[@DDOTMORGAN]

Is she bi? Cause she's married to a man

[@starfoxloser]

@@DDOTMORGAN she is bisexual and she's really proud and loud about her sexual identity, Steph being married to a man doesn't erase the fact that she is bi

[@aviezerscop401]

@@DDOTMORGAN Being bi usually means being attracted to both men and women....

[@aviezerscop401]

@K you can literally see her getting anxious behind Andre, it's so sad that people need to be anxious about who they are.

[@lisacohen5022]

yeah her body language says it all

[@albertesolveigbkgaardmorte9356]

chelseas laugh is incredible, makes me laugh just hearing it. I also love love every time andy laughs at his own jokes

[@abbyomalley]

omg andy always laughs it so funny

[@vmateo2842]

Andy is so cute, I can't deal. I LOVE Joe, he's so freaking funny and his character is so comical especially when it comes to food xD Chelsea and Rosa are my fave characters indeed.

[@saimasarwar1979]

What about Melissa and Terry?

[@Tooba.Dodds.]

I'm only reading comments to see if anyone else lost it when Andy started goin on about Andre after both joe and chelsea had told their stories 😂😂😂

[@shirleybaker3151]

omg me too Tha wast hilarious, I rewatched it to see id I'd still find it funny the second time and i laughed even more.

[@GodBear97]

"No, he's not a gay police captain. He's a police captain who happens to be gay" That's the way to write a good gay character. The fact that they're gay shouldn't be the main focus, it should just be a part of who they are, just like when you write a straight character, and that is 100% the way Holt is written.

[@oddioblinker]

They really do have a great cast that plays off each other well. You can tell they get along behind the scenes it really comes out in the show.

[@lonelypotatojinneverfound378]

I remember watching this a few years back and it's weird to think that Andre Braugher is no longer with us

[@noursabah5815]

I love how andy got slightly irritated when everyone was talking about Andre being funny for his voice or the way he talks or whatever and sort off roast them out when he did the "cast impression" I mean what Chelsea and joe said was hilarious but it kinda felt inappropriate/uncomfortable for Andre which is totally normal and I think its nice of andy that he felt that it's not cool for andre

[@annenixda4800]

I really like the way he brought it up - obvs Chelsea and Joe didn't mean it negatively, but it was still awkward so adressing it with a joke turns it around much better than just plain saying it. I think he made André feel a lot more comfortable with that.

[@nunchucktaylor3488]

Affection is so awkward for Andy.

[@dilinij12]

My current favourite show :)

[@dexy122]

So weird watching Andre Braugher laugh. You barely see his teeth on the show.

[@gadgetboyplaysmc]

You kidding me? He always clenches his teeth when he talks. hahahaha

[@scottwpilgrim]

Paaaaaaaiiiiiiinnnnnnn. Saw 10 seconds of teeth there.

[@jennacampbell7]

Wow, it’s crazy how far they’ve come! From 2013> 2022 none of them knew their show would last till 2021!! So happy for them. I feel so bad for Steph because she wasn’t out at this time though :( Now, we’re all so proud of her for being openly bisexual and she’s so great. I love her lots 🌈🤍

[@aurosianguyen6665]

Terry crews is awesome in the show

[@katekoreto7138]

Aurosia Nguyen terry crews is awesome in real life

[@ShallowDepression]

I managed to break away from Kwazy Cupcakes to watch this.

[@el.evanses5781]

ShallowDepression it’s so sad that it’s not on the App Store tho 😂

[@thatssonotwatermelon4248]

i dont matter I actually searched it up 😂

[@ece-li9qe]

I love how Stephanie is drinking kombucha in every interview

[@TheChildishTycoon]

Peralta and Holt are definitely in many ways like Kirk and Spock! Omg I love it! 🤣🙄

[@GiaMarieCarangi]

How are there not more comments on this?????

[@rosed9628]

For goodness sake please just give them all microphones next time!

[@kirstyeperon4937]

i really hope they have more interviews like this

[@realchemistry]

Loved this! Wish it had been longer :)

[@kolajane1679]

Please do another interview with this cast...this is great

[@comodidad]

I love it when Chelsea was like "Wendy Williams "🤣 I died , can't tell if she's serious or not .

[@tarzandhesi1577]

Love this show, love the cast

[@revivedsoul1099]

Great show. Love the cast, compliment each other well.

[@jaynvius1]

Love this cast

[@holahola-yl6pk]

The most unproblematic cast

[@starship2143]

I love the Show and Cast😂

[@kfkm]

love this show :)

[@liquidxtasy]

hoping for a 2016 panel!

[@DanicaCidosa]

Please, guys, do this again with them!!!

[@dilinij12]

there is one up already, not sure if you have seen it

[@DanicaCidosa]

I did, thanks. I actually commented before they released the new one.

[@emi7071]

39:57 🥺

[@mccall7122]

I love the shirt the host is wearing :)))))

[@chrismarieee]

flawless =)

[@tragedystrixesagain]

I'm secretly, publicly, dating the women of B99 I love all 3 of them so much

[@bkkersey93]

Dahjelon Fletcher Hell yeah! Really the only reason I started watching it.

[@srijanisen3898]

Why don't aundre do more interviews?? He is so adorable!!maybe he was just a bit tensed for this was one,but he definitely rocked it!! Also he's my favorite character ❤️

[@freesimorgh]

Andre is literally the father of the cast!

[@user-pp9pb4bm8w]

I love steffany so much, shes so smart

[@bethhamill894]

This was on my birthday lol :))

[@avalovesmemes731]

AHH ANDRE IS SO ADORABLE

[@AngryOBrien]

Great conversation with the cast here. I enjoyed it thoroughly, although was distracted at times by the moderator's impressively ample bosom.

[@gitikajha4929]

This comment made me chuckle in class

[@Smico85]

"ample bosom" - that's Holt-speak right there

[@aviezerscop401]

@@Smico85 Yesssssss

[@fredajian25]

so the cwazy cupcake is real!!!!

[@jennacampbell7]

24:10 Aw Steph :(

[@DanicaCidosa]

Can't wait for season two... Is it setember already?

[@thanvtos]

When is season 2 released?

[@DanicaCidosa]

September 28th

[@thanvtos]

Sweet

[@no.6269]

Im over here waiting for season 8. We have come a long way friend

[@beckyadair9331]

@@no.6269 the first episodes of season 8 were released like a day ago

[@godbluffvdgg]

Binge'n this show for first time starting yesterday...Season 1 was decent but Season 2 is FUCKIN GREAT! I would hate to watch it on fox but it's a great series.

[@sienna8081]

Well it's on NBC lol

[@h3arts..4morg]

joe lo truglio is my husband and he is a bundle of joy

[@babs40]

40:20 Im wondering what the scene was. Maybe on the bet for the stakeout? Idk

[@OreoBunny123]

Oh, I forgot Terry Crews was on "Everybody Hates Chris".

[@bkkersey93]

And Friday After Next

[@cooperthoene890]

yo they filmed this on my birthday

[@godbluffvdgg]

DAYUMMMMMM! Diane is STACKEDD!

[@jc2333]

Andy is in trouble lol

[@-vee-7009]

Melissa seems really nervous when she talks, her bottom lip was even shaking.

[@cara_carambola]

♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡ ☆ Everyone's so cute ☆ ♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡☆♡

[@starryxblue]

CVP

[@echa9446]

seriously? snl question on a B99 panel/interview?? he got asked that question multiple times anyway....

[@theultimategta6053]

43:22 just a random flex I was neighbours with one of Steve coogans uncles

[@sergivoon6921]

wheres scully and Hitchcock ?

[@heresdoc820]

+Sergius Voon they weren't regulars when this was filmed

[@poltronafrau]

eating cake

[@scottwpilgrim]

Probably at Wing Sluts.

[@camileormond7308]

am i the only one who thinks that joe (boyle) looks like an elf? but not in a bad way, it's cute lol

[@echa9446]

aaw andy looks tired and zoning out a lot 😅

[@antoniaroennau2575]

Sera q a chelsie e o andy eram amigos na escola ou nem conviviam.

[@cinemasantha2019]

and we all seen Andre twerking in S7E13

[@MiD3]

45:05 what did Andy say here?

[@MiD3]

17:09 what's Andy saying here?

[@desertboysfc1078]

Where's hitchcock and scully

[@yaphong-weijonathan2683]

Back then in Season 1, both of them aren't regulars yet.

[@markhopkins5352]

26 dislikes??? 🤨uhhWHYeeeeeeee??????

[@poonehrn2303]

7:30

[@ketchuppacket4437]

Who am I? I uh you know I am so excited you know about the uh you know I’m time we’ve spent together you know um

[@SteveHatchitt]

Is this a comment made purely from selecting those word suggestions above the keyboard?