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

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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.

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

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  1. Dior

    February 14, 2020 at 5:03 pm

    Omg

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  2. Baftagirl London

    February 14, 2020 at 5:05 pm

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

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  3. Trish Hart

    February 14, 2020 at 5:22 pm

    Beautiful ladies.

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  4. Gx0st

    February 14, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Hey

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