Rachel Sennott on Casting Ayo Edebiri in New HBO Show
Rachel Sennott shared how she brought her friend Ayo Edebiri into I Love LA and why The Bear star decided to portray a British popstar obsessed with Zendaya. The actress and showrunner described the process as spontaneous and rooted in their existing friendship.
Friendship and Collaboration
During an interview with Deadline, Sennott explained that collaborating with talented friends is both a creative and personal choice, allowing her to blend work and meaningful moments together.
“Inviting my busy friends to join projects means I get to work with incredible people and actually spend time with them,”
She added that Edebiri’s packed schedule makes it hard to find downtime, so offering her a short two-day shoot with dinner included became an ideal way to reconnect.
Praise for Ayo Edebiri
Sennott expressed deep admiration for Edebiri’s talent, highlighting her sharp comedic instincts, distinctive timing, and strong acting range. Their friendship and mutual artistic respect made the collaboration effortless.
Previous Work Together
The creative duo previously worked on the 2023 teen comedy Bottoms, which helped build their professional chemistry. That experience made developing Edebiri’s new character in I Love LA an intuitive next step.
Author’s Summary: Rachel Sennott’s collaboration with Ayo Edebiri on HBO’s I Love LA grew naturally from their friendship and past work, blending fun, trust, and creative admiration.
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