Connect with us

Vanity Fair

Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

Published

7 years ago

on

On this episode of “Notes on a Scene,” star of ‘The Photograph’ Issa Rae and writer-director Stella Meghie take us through Mae (Issa Rae) and Michael’s (Lakeith Stanfield) first date. To craft such an intimate scene, Stella explains the importance of Issa’s ad-libbed lines, the chemistry felt through their flirtatious banter, and how they set a strong romantic tone that carried through the rest of the film.

‘The Photograph’ is in theaters everywhere on Valentine’s Day!

ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.

Issa Rae & Director Stella Meghie Break Down the First Date Scene in ‘The Photograph’

Related Topics:
Continue Reading
Advertisement
4 Comments

4 Comments

  1. Dior

    February 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Omg

    Reply

  2. Baftagirl London

    February 14, 2020 at 5:05 pm

    ♥️????♥️ – Creep in.. Lakeith & Issa ????????

    Reply

  3. Trish Hart

    February 14, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Beautiful ladies.

    Reply

  4. Gx0st

    February 14, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Hey

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Entertainment

Nicole Kidman & Zoe Saldaña Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity Fair

Published

2 days ago

on

August 13, 2026

By

Presented by Lioness | Zoe Saldaña and Nicole Kidman put their honesty to the test in Vanity Fair’s Lie Detector Test. From their careers to their personal lives, the actresses answer revealing questions while hooked up to a polygraph. Who tells the truth—and who gets caught in a lie? Watch as Nicole and Zoe face some seriously revealing questions.

Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M

Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Vanity Fair Magazine and be exquisitely informed ►► http://vntyfr.com/2RuQGW2

ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.

Continue Reading

Entertainment

Does @Mary Beth Barone know this man?

Published

2 weeks ago

on

August 3, 2026

By

In VF’s new series, Sorry to This Man, we test celebritiess on faces they should know. How many did you get?

Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M

Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Vanity Fair Magazine and be exquisitely informed ►► http://vntyfr.com/2RuQGW2

ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.

Continue Reading

Entertainment

“I wanted to be clear.”

Published

2 weeks ago

on

July 29, 2026

By

Oprah Winfrey looks back at her time interviewing Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M

Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to Vanity Fair Magazine and be exquisitely informed ►► http://vntyfr.com/2RuQGW2

ABOUT VANITY FAIR
Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people, places, and ideas that define modern culture.

Continue Reading

Trending