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Obama Shut Down by Larry David on Set of New Show
The Daily Beast • • general
Key Points:
- On the set of the new HBO series from Higher Ground Productions, Barack Obama attempted to give acting notes to Larry David but was humorously shut down by the comedian, who asserted his creative control.
- Obama referenced his experience as president in the Oval Office to encourage David to be receptive to feedback, to which David replied, "Yeah, but I’m the president of this," highlighting their playful dynamic.
- The sketch-comedy miniseries, released to mark the U.S. 250th birthday, features Obama and David in sketches where David’s character disrupts key moments in American history.
- Promotional appearances revealed their humorous rapport, with Obama joking about the challenges of working with David and David sharing how he struggled to keep a straight face during scenes involving the former president.
- A particular scene where David considered calling Obama an "idiot" was cut because David couldn’t stop laughing, underscoring the lighthearted tone of their collaboration.
