After a 13-year hiatus and numerous rumors of a reboot, party down Finally back to Starz. Although the show only aired for two seasons from 2009 to 2010, word of mouth has mushroomed in the years since. For obvious reasons, the show was beloved by freelancers pursuing creative careers, but it finally found a wider audience thanks to its clever writing and (soon to be) star-studded original cast, with just about everyone coming back for more this new version.
while returning to the original party down The cast is certainly cause for celebration, but the revival also brings a slew of new faces to the series. In addition to exciting guests and supporting cast including James Marsden, Jennifer Garner and more, the core group of caterers has expanded to include Zoë Chao (Apple TV+ series) this after party) stars as Lucy, a driven artsy chef, and Tyrell Jackson-Williams stars as Saxon, an aspiring content creator.Chao Zhao and Williams achieved an impressive and hilarious feat as they successfully adapted to party down The ensemble, it’s like they’ve always been there.
Zhao Chao and Jackson Williams were interviewed screen roar About the pressures of being on the show, being part of the group, and their favorite characters.
Zoë Chao and Tyrel Jackson Williams attend Party Down
Screen Rant: Any of you with party down Before you do that? Have you seen this show? Or did you review the show after you got the role?
Zoë Chao: I’m familiar with the show. I started watching it a few years after it came out, having worked at the Bar Marmont across the street for four and a half years right out of school.I feel like I’m on a parallel journey party down The crew, it’s really gratifying to see them struggle because I struggle too.This is my first time with party down.
Tyrell Jackson Williams: I grew up with fans party down. You were too young to watch this show when it first aired, but it’s kind of like this giant floating iceberg, [with] People were like, “party down too crazy. “Then the opportunity came up to get involved and I took it.
You all bring something new to the table, but you also fit in party down Perfect. Did it take a minute to find your place in the dynamic, or was it easier than that?
Zoë Chao: It’s not easy.
Tyrell Jackson Williams: No. No.
Zoe Zhao as Martin [Starr] So funny. During the shoot, he said, “You’re really nervous that first day. Like, you’re so nervous.” And I was like, “Yeah, thank you. I was, slash, I’m still nervous.” Even though Now I’m nervous too, even though it’s in the jar and the picture is locked. I feel like I don’t know how I got on this show or why, but I just feel so lucky to be here. Glad to hear we didn’t ruin it.
Did you feel a lot of pressure when you first came in?
Tyrell Jackson Williams: One hundred percent. It was the pressure of knowing and being a part of the show through osmosis throughout my childhood.and [it was] I know everyone on the show has defined comedy for me. It’s really scary to jump in and say, “Yeah, I should be with all of you.”
Is there anything special about each of your characters that you enjoyed playing or delving into the most?
Zoe Zhao: Yes. I love a passionate character who has a clear point of view and is fighting for something. Lucy is fighting for something.
Terrell Jackson-Williams: I love playing Saxon’s bravado and confidence that the world belongs to him and that good things are destined to happen to him. It’s fun to do that, especially bouncing off other people.
About the party
Ten years later, most of the Party Down catering team have left, including actor and bartender Henry Pollard (Adam Scott). After an unexpected reunion, the gang finds themselves once again stoically enduring random parties and strange guests across Los Angeles.
Scott reprises his role alongside original cast members Ken Marino, Jane Lynch, Martin Starr, Ryan Hansen and Megan Mullally. Previously announced new cast members include Jennifer Garner, Tyrell Jackson-Williams and Zoe Zhao. James Marsden will reappear as a guest star. Season three is executive produced by Party Down alums Rob Thomas, John Enbom, Paul Rudd, Dan Etheridge and Adam Scott. Enbom also serves as a producer on the series. “Party Down” is produced by Lionsgate Television for STARZ.
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party down Season 3 will be released on Starz on Friday, February 24th.