10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

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Fleabag is one of the most celebrated comedies in recent memory. Here are some facts you might not have known about Fleabag.

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10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Fleabag is one of the most celebrated comedies in recent memory. The British series has won numerous accolades for its acting and writing, becoming one of the biggest award contenders in the short history of Amazon Prime’s streaming service.

This short-lived two-season series might be over and done with, but there is still more to discover. If you look into the making of and inspiration for the series, you might be surprised by what you find. Here are some facts you might not have known about Fleabag.

10 Phoebe Waller-Bridge Acted in, Wrote, And Created The Series

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Phoebe Waller-Bridge has become a household name since her work on this series, Killing Eve, and Crashing. The British comedian has her own brand of comedy that tackles highly personal but relatable topics and issues that apply to many viewers.

Fleabag then is so personal because not only did Waller-Bridge star in the show, but she also created and wrote it all. Every script and all the inspiration for the series came directly from the mind of this brilliant comedian, and she was fortunate enough to bring it to life herself.

9 Phoebe Waller-Bridge And Olivia Coleman Had Worked Together Before

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Olivia Colman has won over audiences both back home in Britain as well as in the states. Her Oscar-winning performance in The Favourite, as well as her turn as Queen Elizabeth in The Crown, has made her a well-known name. But, she has been working long before both series.

As well as appearing in Fleabag, Colman has starred in both the series Broadchurch and the film The Iron Lady. Apart from being fantastic in both, each project also featured her Fleabag co-star Phoebe Waller-Bridge, marking the beginning of their professional relationship and friendship.

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8 Step Mother Was Written With Coleman In Mind

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

The pair obviously work really well together. Each are fantastic performers, and their chemistry as both Fleabag and Step-Mother is electric. The passive-aggressive moments of confrontation are some of the funniest and most cringe-worthy moments of the series.

There is a reason that the pair works so well though, and why Colman feels like a perfect fit. Apparently, while writing the series and the character, Phoebe Waller-Bridge always had Colman in mind to play the role. So, she essentially wrote the character around Colman, in the hopes she would play it.

7 The Series Was Originally Based Off A One Woman Show Created And Performed By Waller-Bridge

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

It is hard to imagine Fleabag being anything other than a TV series. While it is actually fairly cinematic in its art-house feel, it certainly feels like it belongs on a screen. That being said, the actual inception for the idea of the show came from the idea of a live show instead.

Waller-Bridge crafted and wrote a one-woman play of the same name, set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This play was immediately successful, earning praise from many viewers and critics alike. It is from here that the idea of a limited series came about.

6 This Play Was Also Based Off A Prompt For A 7 Minute Stand Up Challenge

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

In retrospect, it isn’t surprising that the series stemmed originally from a staged production. Turning plays into TV series or films isn’t anything new, and is in fact encouraged should it be successful. But what might be even more surprising is the fact that there is another layer of development behind both.

The play itself wasn’t written from scratch. It turns out, the initial character and many of the foundational ideas came from a stand up routine Wall-Bridge crafted. A seven minute stand up challenge was put forth and thus, fleabag was born.

5 There Is A French Remake

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Fleabag has been immensely popular since it premiered on Amazon Prime. The series as stated is award-winning and has become a phenomenon among binge-watchers everywhere. Although the original series was limited to only two seasons, there is still more out there that fans might not realize.

Due to the popularity of the British series, a French remake was commissioned. Titled Mouche which translates to Fly, the series stars French actress Camille Cottin as the stand-in for Waller-Bridge. The series only has one season though and was nowhere near as well-received as the original.

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4 The Editor Is Honored Through An Easter Egg

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Easter Eggs are a common practice when it comes to filmmaking. While many film fans see them as set up for future film installments, at the end of the day they can be something as simple as an homage for a crew or cast member. In Fleabag, there is one small honorific in the form of an Easter Egg.

Gary Dollner was lead editor for both seasons of Fleabag. Thanks to all his work, Waller-Bridge and the rest of the crew crafted a tribute for him in the final moments of the show. In the bus stop scene, a digital display reads Dollner Avenue as the next stop.

3 “Fleabag” Is A Nickname Given To Phoebe Waller-Bridge By Her Family.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Most of the titles in the series make sense for characters. Only a few have actual names, while the rest are usually referred to as their profession or relation to the character: father, step-mother, etc. But, have you ever wondered why Fleabag is credited as Fleabag?

The name is seemingly random from the outside, but looking behind the scenes and at interviews, you’d realize it’s no happy accident. The name Fleabag, it turns out, is a pet name that Phoebee Waller-Bridge’s family made up for her. You would hope your family would make up a nicer nickname for you.

2 Killing Eve and Fleabag Are Connected More Than You Think

10 Things You Didn’t Know About The Making of Fleabag

Fleabag isn’t the only series that Phoebe Waller-Bridge is known for. As a writer, she has also crafted and created series like Killing Eve and Crashing. Killing Eve especially has become a similar phenomenon similar to Fleabag.

It turns out though, that the two projects share more than just a writer. When she was developing Killing Eve for TV, Waller-Bridge stated that writing that series aided in the development of other characters in Fleabag. What notes exactly came out of both series remains a secret.

1 The Aspect Ratio

Fleabag might be a short comedy series, but there is so much about it that elevates the material beyond the preconceived notions of its genre. The performances are really outstanding and are on the level of the best film acting out there.

There was a deliberate choice though in the filming aspect of the series too, to ensure a more filmic feeling. Unlike many TV comedies, the show was presented in 2.35:1 aspect ratio as opposed to the traditional 16:9. This was to enhance the indie and art-house feel of the series.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/fleabag-behind-the-scenes-trivia/

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