How Elizabeth Olsen & Lesli Linka Glatter Staged the Axe Scene From 'Love & Death' I Making A Scene

Director/executive producer Lesli Linka Glatter and Elizabeth Olsen and Lily Rabe break down the disturbing true crime story of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore.
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[@djr994]

Lily Rabe is an underrated queen

[@NormaLilia24]

She was also great, I hope she gets several supporting actor nominations and wins

[@AvaHaine]

...aaand not in the title of this video which... sucks.

[@joshuaa1605]

She's awesome. But literally not a queen

[@Gostoso.inteligente]

​@@joshuaa1605a rainha entre as rainhas

[@bolan1628]

This scene was one of the most horrifying scenes I have ever seen, honestly. No joking, I held my breath the whole fight. They did a wonderful work

[@richelleflores2664]

I think we see more of this scene in candy and love and death then we did in killing in a small town

[@annieothername]

Amazing to hear Elizabeth asks Lily of her process, particularly as she was pregnant. How does the body recognize the trauma, pain, terror is pretend? Particularly as the doubles were in place. It’s always been a fascinating thing to hear craft people speak on. Thank you for providing these insights!

[@justkidrauhl4]

Loved this show! And love how far Elizabeth Olsen has come. She’s such a great actress, definitely not just another nepo baby

[@zozaeg]

How does this compare to Candy?

[@zanzibarlegend]

@@zozaeg IMHO i think this is better because things are more nuanced on this show. Hulu's candy is about getting from point A to B to C. I think the contextualization for Love and Death plays amazing and offers the perfect back drop to set things up.

[@benrom916]

Have you watched anything of her before Marvel?

[@justkidrauhl4]

@@benrom916 yes

[@lilmilontiktok]

She is a nepo baby

[@RebelBuddha1971]

This was an absolutely terrifying scene as others have pointed out…I knew it was coming, but nothing could have prepared me for the experience of watching the actual murder. Fascinating to learn how carefully it was choreographed. I hope Lizzie and Lily (and Lesli) have started making space for the Emmys they will receive. Neither made a false move throughout the series and performed some of the most nuanced acting I’ve ever witnessed.

[@ludameri1384]

This comments blows now that the emmy nominations have come out

[@RebelBuddha1971]

@@ludameri1384 very surprised that the *one* nomination L&D received was for Jesse Plemons, who was okay, but imo gave the weakest performance in the series. The Emmys are a joke.

[@Will-eq6vy]

Sorry to inform, she did not receive a golden globe just a nomination. You could see her heart break when the camera focused on her

[@RebelBuddha1971]

@@Will-eq6vy At least her outstanding performance was recognized with a nomination, unlike the Emmys who flat out ignored her (and Lily Rabe as well).

[@randic7995]

Lily Rabe really gave definition to the role of Betty. Elizabeth Olsen is mesmerizing as Candy..so well done. I did not expect this level of acting in this series, and was pleasantly surprised.

[@trinaq]

It's neat how to see how they choreographed the fight. I liked that unlike "Candy", they showed more scenes from before the murder, so that we could forge more of an emotional connection with the characters.

[@xthefordx]

we meet again

[@CLB134]

I just finished this show last night & I was in awe, & on the edge of my seat for the second half of the show. Elizabeth, Lily, & Tom Pelphrey (Candy’s lawyer, Don Crowder) were AMAZING! The murder scene was so well done & now thanks to this video, I know why. I also love that childhood trauma & psychology was an aspect of this show. There’s a lot of broader messages this HBO show incorporated, compared to “Candy” on Hulu.

[@easthillskendall]

I’m so glad this video exists because after watching the scene I just thought about how crazy it was for the actors to have to act it out and I wanted to hear them talk about what it was like. Lizzie is amazing as usual and Lily is a true warrior for doing this while pregnant, I can’t imagine

[@imelbertkim]

Lily Rabe performed that while being 6 months pregnant? Wow.

[@npmerrill]

I’m not a fragile flower, but I was screaming “no no nooo nooooo!” throughout the scene. Horrifying. Thanks to cast and crew for sharing and really awesome work.

[@vangosito]

This scene was so so deeply upsetting. It's funny cuz, like a lot of people, I'm sort of used to watching violence on screen and it can be a little desensitizing, but they way they executed this scene, plus knowing it comes from real life to a certain extent, made me so scared for both of them as I was watching it... That's also one thing I liked about the show. It doesn't ask you to pick a side, it was just all so unfortunate. By the time the verdict comes, even knowing the outcome, as an audience member, I wasn't really sure were I stood on Candy. Great show!!

[@nw9908]

I absolutely agree with you, I have also become desensitised to violence in TV and Film but held my breath through the entire axe scene. Very impactful! Brilliantly well done.

[@nokia6630videos]

Im glad both these ladies shot up to fame and are getting good roles, so much talent and beauty.

[@delrey874]

Both Elizabeth Olsen and Lily Rabe gave excellent performances in the show.

[@deadeyes4626]

I never thought they would actually show it! *I held my breath the entire time* “the only question I have is how one of Candy’s sunglasses lenses got into the garage?”

[@Animaxx010]

Love this show, but got to admit. This scene was hard to watch. Due to the actresses amazing capabilities.

[@NormaLilia24]

0:24 NGL I couldn’t watch this scene, I covered my eyes and my dogs eyes too. We don’t need those kind of nightmares lol but I absolutely loved everything else series, from production, directing, music and acting ..SUPERB and I expect several award nominations in the near future

[@gimmo759]

wow this was so interesting! you can really tell these women love creating art, turning something so awful into a full study of acting and emotion ❤ hope lizzie and leslie get the awards, they definitely deserve it!

[@annieothername]

Thank you, Lesli, for continuing to prove sensitivity is an incredible skill and when combined with your astronomical talent can create a workplace that asks for all and painstakingly captures ALL. The arts can be torment, but it sounds like everyone focused to ensure no one was consumed by that torment. Truly incredible to get this insight as someone who has never stepped on a set.

[@mmmm-co4dc]

I love Elizabeth got her MCU stunt double Cece ice got to work with her on this show

[@karenbluebird3827]

Olsen is absolutely amazing in this serious!! So much better than the Hulu, Candy. You really feel the emotions. Excellent serious!!

[@tapioalatalo6183]

Every time I see Lily Rabe in any project ever I can't unsee the striking resemblence she has to Dennis Quaid. She's the spitting image of him. If Lily and Dennis played father and daughter it would be believable because I believe that those two LEGIT would look like father and daughter

[@witchintraining494]

It's not a dark alley, speakeasy, the docks, a scary abandoned warehouse... No gunfire No punch blows Just 2 women in a very domestic, intimate setting.

[@mart-greciaOdalyz]

The first 2 times I attempted to watch this scene, I was not able to prevent turning my eyes away. It was only the 3rd time that I was able to watch it through. But I found it to be one of the most horrifying scenes I've ever seen, in a movie or on tv!

[@zoewallis6702]

i was actually holding my breath the entire time. every single time a blow was done i winced, this was truly a wonderful performance.

[@Bamgeutcutiepie]

it was so terrifying! just an AMAZING show!

[@nw9908]

When I heard Lily and Lizzie would be working together I just freakin knew it would be amazing! Huge fan of both and they’re are ridiculously talented

[@XPunk_CrowX]

It's funny to me how during the first three episodes I was looking forward to that scene because I had never heard of the story and was interested in seeing it, but as soon as it happened and it cut off to candy walking out of the house I was just like 'I don't think I want to see the full scene'. When the final episode came and we see happened I genuinely felt sick to my stomach that's when my brain reminded me this was something that actually happened someone died and it's been replicated in such graphic detail. Both Lizzie and lily did such an amazing job and they deserve every award they got for the show.

[@SierraSwanMusic]

Incredible acting. Incredible.

[@noellenn2122]

I have to confess I did not watch that scene cuz it was too psychologically gnarly that I had to cover my eyes. And as if that wasn’t enough, I also turned away from the screen just to make sure nothing on the screen accidentally leaked through my hands and enter my eyes. 😅

[@TEEHuetinck]

It was the most intense scene to watch, I had to fast forward ⏩ and then back and forward again to take the edge off. I followed Love & Death, 7 episodes in one go, through the night in the dark. It bothers me so much!!

[@morcela-gamer6981]

Amazing show special the episode they showed the Goore not expected that

[@kickpublishing]

Such great performances

[@omegajrz1269]

It reminds me of the scene where Matt Damon kills Jude Law in The Talented Mr. Ripley

[@jonhamartinez9760]

These girls are gonna devour all the awards let me you ya that

[@ahbho8708]

And they didn't receive the Emmy,i cant believe It

[@richelleflores2664]

Barbara Hershey won a Emmy for playing candy Morrison and a golden globe

[@bestshipps6546]

Essa cena com certeza marcou algo dentro de cada um que assistiu pq ñ foi apenas ficção. Foi real. Aquela mulher aguentou 41 golpes brutais ainda viva e vários foram na cabeça. A gente não aguentou e adiantou a cena e ainda dps de adiantado, ela ainda tava lá recebendo os golpes. Eu, pra ser honesta, não consigo sequer olhar para o rosto da Lilly sem me sentir muito enjoada, devido a repugnância em cena. E embora não fosse ela com o machado, nós sabemos que a Betty estava completamente sozinha naquele momento e que tudo aquilo aconteceu. Até mesmo apenas nessa entrevista eu me sinto enjoada, meu estômago doi, e eu consigo imaginar o quão difícil foi pra ambas as atrizes.

[@Tyboii1999]

I think it’s so weird watching Elizabeth Olsen after she played Wanda Maximoff. Every time I see her, I think of Wanda..

[@Bob-r1l7n]

Same

[@sirid2987]

Both great actors. ❤

[@mindless143dl]

the fact that the real candy is out free will forever blown my mind

[@2034916]

Both actresses are amazing. Tom Pelphrey could not have been better.

[@DarkExhibit11]

That episode was scray 😕🎭🔫 . . .

[@jerrylharbin]

So this is candy for HBO?

[@beqamarsagishvili6988]

actually the filming for Love & death started earlier and lasted for almost 7 months while filming for candy started in December and concluded in February, so this HBO show needed more time for everything + acting is superior.

[@deadeyes4626]

Why did Hollywood make two shows about the exact same concept in the same year I’m so confused I thought they were the same show

[@mossss11]

Lizzie and Lilly for emmysss

[@vaibhavmasal7175]

this scene is very good and intese 😢 horror elament is way better than nun movie 😅

[@m2kaay]

I watched some of it, but TBH Candy with Jessica Biel was actually MUCH better....

[@erikareales8310]

Que actrices dios

[@cheriebomb158]

I was hoping that this show would’ve at least attempted to show the scene from Betty’s pov (even though we’ll never know truly) because I feel like that would’ve set it a part from Candy (2022) that did the choreography of this scene much better and far more accurately

[@ScottFranklin-of3nz]

Those chairs had no comfort or no cushions on them plenty of light was in that room the home in movie seemed abandonded

[@victorpoliszuk]

Sorry but Candy (starplus) is the best

[@Gostoso.inteligente]

Lily queen

[@damaniqphillip2756]

Wow

[@TheEyeSeesAll]

Here’s the problem with this approach: nobody knows how this murder actually unfolded. They’re placing some responsibility onto the victim when she literally could have been hacked to death from behind out of nowhere. “Candy” took out the speculation and that was the right call for this actual crime. This was sensationalized for entertainment and that’s just not right.

[@camdenpark3302]

I think, as the director said, that was kind of the point. This scene isn’t supposed to offer objective truth about the murder but is visually showing what Candy said happened. The show isn’t placing responsibility on the victim, Candy is.

[@MrNoob-ev4kt]

@@camdenpark3302 said every word I was gonna say lol

[@olyayaloenglish]

I also like the idea they put in "Candy". I like when Betty said smth like but that's your side of the story. I would mix these shows into one.

[@christopherfarmer2511]

@@olyayaloenglish there was an interview the director did she said this a story that you cant make up and be completely sane, she said she only went off what candy and others said went down which is why alot of the scenes cut off and change so weirdly at times, but she also mentioned candy on hulu made the villian and the hero when truly we dont know wether it happened or not there isnt a ghost following candy around its a sensitive thing we only get one side of the story theres no point in adding biases or our own personal feelings into the mix

[@olyayaloenglish]

@@christopherfarmer2511 I just like that they point it out in Candy. Just sounds fair that way

[@JacelynnWynnmusic]

Just watched this show last night and wow I’m blown away,the performances given by Lizzie and lily was astonishing.and lily is a warrior for doing this while pregnant!!!🤍