How Josh Hutcherson Distinguished His Character in "I Love LA"
Josh Hutcherson joined Rachel Sennott’s HBO comedy I Love LA later than usual, stepping in after the original pilot had already been filmed. Despite the late start, Hutcherson collaborated closely with Sennott and co-showrunner Emma Barrie to shape his character, Dylan, the longtime live-in boyfriend of Sennott’s character Maia.
Character Development Process
Hutcherson explained their vision to TheWrap:
“We very quickly all got on the same page, which was we didn’t want Dylan to just be the square, the boring, nothing guy. We wanted to find some textures to him that felt funny and dynamic and different, rather than something that we’ve seen before.”
As they redefined Dylan, the team moved away from the initial portrayal by Miles Robbins in the pilot, focusing instead on understanding Dylan’s core personality, motivations, and his relationship with Maia. This collaborative process enriched the character beyond the original script.
Creative Collaboration
- Hutcherson helped mold Dylan’s personality with co-creator Rachel Sennott and Emma Barrie.
- The goal was to avoid clichés and inject depth and humor into Dylan’s character.
- The character’s transformation involved rethinking his desires and the reasons behind his relationship with Maia.
Through this approach, Dylan became more than a stereotypical figure, gaining unique traits that set him apart within the show’s landscape.
Summary
Josh Hutcherson’s late addition to I Love LA led to a collaborative effort that reshaped Dylan into a nuanced, funny, and dynamic character rather than a typical predictably dull partner.
Author’s note: Hutcherson’s commitment to redefining his role highlights how actor collaboration can deepen character complexity in television.
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