After Max’s announcement The other two A new report, which will conclude after its third season, claims that series creators Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider have been accused by multiple staff members of running a toxic workplace.
Old Saturday night live According to the authors, they have been the subject of several complaints that resulted in a formal investigation into human resources. Hollywood Reporter.
Multiple insiders told the publication that Kelly “verbally abused” the writers, in addition to overworking the crew. Staff also complained that Schneider was “allowing their behavior”. Still, many of the staff’s frustrations seem to be aimed at Kelly, as one person claimed she was “rude for Sarah too.” “She has a toxic professional relationship with him,” a production source added.
Both showrunners were banned from the set for a time while the production was reviewing the allegations. Ultimately, they were cleared of wrongdoing and returned to the set. Several insiders deny any connection between the investigation and the short duration of the series.
The Daily Beast reached out to Max for comment on the allegations, but representatives declined.
The allegations against Kelly and Schneider came as a bit of a surprise, considering. The other twoA stark portrayal of Hollywood’s inner machinations and the twisted power dynamics in the industry. But it was also an open secret in Hollywood.
Same kind of SNL Alumni Tina Fey joked about the comedy duo’s supposedly toxic behavior during her speech at the PEN Americas Literary Awards in March. “No one spoils writers like Lorne Michaels,” she said. Lorne, you have unleashed an army of monsters on earth. You know, I know and the crew The other two he knows – ah, I had to change that. I had to change this. This is inappropriate. Ah, this is not a live stream.
a source said THR That Kelly and Schneider’s behind-the-scenes behavior is reflected in the show’s brutal satire.
“I think a lot of their frustration comes from not being in front of the camera,” an insider said. “These are two people who started as impromptu. This is a show about people who are hungry for fame. His friends and colleagues began to be recognized. It looks a lot like the show.
Another said that set culture is well known throughout the industry: “They tell stories about other writers. The other two Like other people, writers’ rooms tell ghost stories.”
Minutes before this report went live, Kelly and Schneider made an emotional statement about the series’ conclusion acknowledging its writers. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who watched the show (gays), Max for giving us a second home and life, and our writers, producers and crew who gave so much of their time, talent and passion to this show. In the last 45 years, ”the phrase was partially read.
During its three highly acclaimed seasons, The other two Joel Kim Booster, Cole Escola, Matt Rogers and Wide City executive producers Lucia Aniello and Paul W. Downs.
Listen to ‘The Other Two’s’ Heléne Yorke for more. The Last Laugh podcast.