THE MAKING OF THE WHISPER MAN – WRITING, PRODUCING, BEHIND THE SCENES
Summary
Producers Michael Disco and Cassie Whiting join co-writer Chase Palmer to discuss the development of Netflix’s *The Whisper Man*. They explore creative choices in adapting Alex North’s novel, including the use of cassette tapes to track time and build tension. The guests share behind-the-scenes anecdotes involving Adam Scott, Robert De Niro, and Michael Keaton, highlighting the cast’s chemistry and the director’s unique approach to handling dark subject matter with sensitivity.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest introductions
Why James Watkins was the right director
Adapting the novel and the cassette tape device
Owen Teague's struggle with the cassette player
Building mythology and themes of inherited trauma
Why the producers fought for the project
Casting Adam Scott and his performance
Adam Scott and Robert De Niro's chemistry
Michelle Monaghan's role and preparation
Working with Robert De Niro as a writer
Acting as a child and on-set anecdotes
Rehearsal bonding between Adam Scott and Acton
Fun set stories including Michael Keaton
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