Key Points
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Late Nights on Set: Zooey Deschanel and Jake Johnson reminisced about their long nights filming New Girl.
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Exhausting Hours: Deschanel described the hours as “insane,” sharing that she often called her mother to stay awake while driving home.
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No Transportation: The cast had to drive themselves home as there were no drivers provided.
During a recent podcast episode, Deschanel recalled nights spent driving home nearly falling asleep and how her mother would wake up to keep her company. Johnson agreed on the challenging schedule, reflecting on the odd behavior that occurs from extreme tiredness during long shoots. Despite the grueling hours, the cast fondly remembers their time together, with Greenfield teasing the idea of a revival for the series, mentioning new scripts created by Elizabeth Meriwether.
For more, listen to the full podcast episode of We’re Here to Help.
