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‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Cast Breaks Down That Nothing-Really-Matters Ending to “Silly, Stupid” Vampire Comedy
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Jackie Strause
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The cast of the hit FX series 'What We Do in the Shadows' discusses the show's lighthearted, cyclical ending as they bid farewell to their beloved vampire characters and loyal human familiar.
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- The show's creator, Taika Waititi, originally pitched it as a 'five-minute idea,' yet it went on to span six critically acclaimed seasons and a feature film, captivating audiences with its 'silly, stupid' vampire hijinks.
- While the show resonated deeply with fans, especially during the pandemic, it only won one Emmy despite 29 nominations, leading the showrunner to conclude that 'it's better to go out on top, and better too soon than too late.'
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Taika Waititi, Jemaine Clement, Mark Proksch, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Matt Berry, Harvey Guillén, Kristen Schaal, Nick Kroll, Paul Reubens, Tilda Swinton, Wesley Snipes, Mark Hamill, Jeremy O. Harris, Sofia Coppola, FX, Disney, What We Do in the Shadows, Say Nothing