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Mike Weiss on the Fast Pace of Network TV Production for FBI
This article details an interview with FBI showrunner Mike Weiss, focusing on the challenges adn goals for his second season with the show. Here are the key takeaways:
* Fast Production Schedule: FBI episodes are filmed in just nine days,a remarkably speedy turnaround for a network television show with cinematic stunts. Weiss credits the ”amazing production team in New York City” as “absolute ninjas” for making this possible.
* Focus on Scale & Location: Weiss aims to challenge the production team with “bigger, hopefully more exciting, action concepts and set pieces.” He’s also focused on exploring new locations within New York City that haven’t been featured in the show’s seven previous seasons. The Season 8 premiere includes scenes “hit[ting] the water.”
* Customary Season Length: Unlike many streaming shows, FBI maintains a traditional network TV schedule of 22 episodes per season with relatively short breaks between them.
* Teamwork is Key: Weiss emphasizes that the quick production is a team effort, and he shares credit with the entire crew.
The article also mentions recent plot points in the show, including a character death in the Season 7 premiere and another “bold twist” in the Season 8 premiere, both penned by Weiss. It also notes the premiere is available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription.