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‘Send Help’ creator Jean Elie shares how the series is a perfect blend of LA and immigrant culture, and advice Issa Rae gave him
If you loved Insecure, we’re certain that you’ll love AllBlk’s new freshman dramedy Send Help. The series stars Jean Elie who plays Fritz Jean-Baptiste, a first-generation Haitian American actor who feels unstoppable since landing a starring role on fictional hit TV show, This Can’t Be Us. While basking in his newfound success, Baptiste must also balance a demanding Haitian family, an unfortunate loss from his past, and an unexpected change that shakes up his career.
The show also stars Catfish Jean, Amin Joseph, and fellow Insecure alum Courtney Taylor who serves as a support system for Elie’s character. Elie not only stars in the series, he also serves as the showrunner and is the co-creator alongside Mike Gauyo, who also serves as the executive producer on the show and was a writer on Insecure.
Mashable caught up with Gauyo and Elie, who spoke about the series, the significance of Haitian representation onscreen, and an embarrassing moment they can laugh at now.
Mashable: Let’s chat about your character [Jean Elie] and how he’s dealing with a terrible crisis… how do you handle sudden changes and did you apply any real life experiences to the character for development?
Elie: I’ve applied some, but my character is an older version of me — a beta version. We draw real life experiences in some ways, but we also lean on the writers room in order to elevate it to get it to where it’s at right now.It’s, it’s a mixture of who I once was and who I am. [Fritz] is a very flawed character, but he’s also trying to do right by everybody else and even if he’s not doing it the right way or how people will typically go about things. Fritz is just trying to be a better person, but not knowing exactly how to be a better person because that guidance he usually had is no longer there.
Mashable: The show has a feel like Insecure in terms of cinematography and wittiness…. For the formula for Send Help, what do you think makes the show stand out with its own flare and recipes for success? Any similarities in the story you see similar like Insecure?
Gauyo: Oh that’s really good — I like that question. What we tried to pay attention to is how many shows have been centered around an actor or behind the scenes of the entertainment world type of show — what makes this story different is it follows a Haitian-American actor and we’re able to dive into his culture in a way we’ve never been able to dive in before. It’s being told through [Fritz] lens and you’re able to gain a new, fresh perspective. I will say there are similarities between our show and [Insecure] in terms of both shows being based in LA and showing LA’s culture. Something Insecure did that was brilliant is it showed Black culture in LA and all the things that exist there. For [Send Help], we wanted to express was immigrant Black culture in LA and what that looks like. It was very important for us to have a different way of expressing different facets of LA and Black culture, particularly Haitian culture that you don’t see often on television. So, I will say there’s definitely a formula but with our own twist to it to give it a little bit of Caribbean flavor.
Mashable: Is there any advice Issa Rae shared with you both during the development of the series?
Elie: Take your time and keep in mind that this series is ours so do it the way you want to do it and be unapologetic about it.
Mashable: Let our readers know the importance of telling the story of a first-generation Haitian American and his family?
Elie: It was super important for me to tell this story because there’s a slew of Haitian-American children that aren’t privy on how to break into an industry like entertainment or do something out of the scope of what their family has envisioned for them — and then what it looks like when on that side. A lot of people assume you’re being supported due to your success and don’t even realize your family doesn’t have a clue what you’re doing because it’s not something they are used to or working comprehend. One of the greatest things I was able to do and loved while creating this show was being able to bring my mom to set and for her to get the experience of what it’s like which also changed the narrative for her. This allows her to show the other children in our family to let them know her son does this and this is what it looks like and how it may look if their children decided to pursue the same passion. It’s also very important for me to see myself represented onscreen or see other characters I can relate to that are not necessarily shown. You usually see Haitian-American characters in smaller roles or caricatures on what it means to be Haitian. In this show, you’re able to see a young Haitian man coming into his own in a relatable way. The only difference between [Fritz] and a viewer is they may speak different languages which one can learn. You’ll see how beautiful it is.
Experience LA and Haitian culture in this new, exciting dramedy Send Help which premieres on AllBlk on August 11th.
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Kate Garraway shares heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper
KATE Garraway shared a heartbreaking update on husband Derek Draper’s health following his devastasting Covid battle.
The star revealed her agony after Derek suffered a “frightening” turn for the worse in recent weeks and was left “fighting for his life”.
Devoted Kate, 55, has said this afternoon: “Thank you so so much for all your messages of support – they really do mean the world to me & the whole family.
“I have taken some time off @gmb @smoothradio & @garrawaysgoodatuff in the last 3 weeks as Derek’s health took an unexpected & frightening turn for the worse that landed him back in intensive care & fighting for his life – again.”
Kate said Derek, 54, had now stabilised and she would continue her duties on Good Morning Britain and Smooth Radio next week.
“Thanks to the extraordinary nhs teams & his own amazing life force & spirit Derek -please god – is back on the right side of it now and Im so looking forward to seeing you all back on @gmb from 6 a.m tomorrow & @smoothradio,” she said.
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“Hopefully celebrating @lionesses #worldcup win! Love & see you in the morning!”
Kate’s friends and fans rallied around her, with one writing: “Sending you and your family positive thoughts and love. It’s the news everyone wanted to hear. ”
Someone else echoed: “This is great news all round thinking of you all xxx”
The Sun revealed Derek had taken a “very serious turn” which forced Kate to step back from hosting GMB.
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He has suffered devastating health problems after contracting Covid at the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Kate has tirelessly juggled caring for him while working her TV and radio jobs, as well as raising their two children, Darcey, 16, and Billy, 12.
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The Sun revealed he’d been readmitted for specialist care after a setback in his recovery, according to those close to Kate’s family.
A Good Morning Britain spokesman told The Sun: “Kate is taking some time off work over the next few days, and is hoping to be back to her normal presenting duties as soon as possible.”
Neighbours fans break down in tears as producer shares ‘beautiful’ scene cut from finale
DISTRAUGHT Neighbours fans were in tears reading a ‘beautiful’ scene that didn’t make the final episode.
The show came to an end after 37 years this week, with the finale first airing Down Under on Thursday.
A Neighbours writer revealed a beautiful scene that didn’t make the cut in the finale[/caption]
The script showed a tender moment between Melanie and Callum before the wedding[/caption]
The main premise of the finale was Toadie (Ryan Moloney) preparing to marry fiancee Melanie, and he received well wishes from lots of his pals via Zoom, allowing the show to squeeze in a number of cameos in one go.
One scene that didn’t make the cut, was Toadie’s oldest son Callum welcoming Melanie to the family.
Script producer, Shane Isheev, shared the tender moment on Twitter saying it his ‘favourite’ to write.
Callum gifts Melanie a glass pig ornament moments before the wedding which brings her to tears.
“Do you like it? Dad said you were into pigs,” Callum says in the unaired scene.
Melanie responds: “Callum, it’s perfect”.
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Callum tells her: “It’s my way of welcoming you into the family,” and that after his mum died he “worried a lot about Dad and the kids”.
“Especially living so far away. But I realised the other day, all that worrying has stopped.
“It’s because you’re here. Thank you for making our family whole again,” Callum says.
Melanie wipes away her tears, saying: “I thought you said no more mushy stuff,” and they hug.
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Sharing an image of the script Shane revealed: “This was my favourite moment to write…
“Unfortunately it was cut short for time, so we never got Callum’s beautiful speech. @CowdenLucinda was brilliant (as always) #NeighboursFinale#Neighbours.”
Fans loved the insight into the scene.
“What a lovely speech, beautifully written,” commented one person.
Another added: “What beautiful words and it would have been a very emotional scene and a ideal way to respect Sonia past but an ideal way to look the future for Toadie and Melanie.”
And a third wrote: “I’m crying just reading it!
The familiar faces who popped up included Margot Robbie as Donna, Kym Valentine as Libby Kennedy, Delta Goodrem as Nina and Jesse Spencer as Billy Kennedy.
Elsewhere, away from Ramsay Street, there was a scene that saw Natalie Imbruglia return as Beth alongside Holly Valance as Flick, with the two strangers chatting before realising they both lived on the Erinsborough cul-de-sac.
Back on Ramsay Street, Guy Pearce returned as Mike Young and viewers were delighted to see him rekindle his romance with Jane Harris (Annie Jones).
He also confirmed fan speculation that Sam (Henrietta Graham) is his daughter.
As if that wasn’t enough, a green mini also pulled into the street with Especially For You playing on the radio.
Out hopped Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan, back together as Scott and Charlene, with Kylie sporting her characters classic denim.
In a nod to how she first appeared on the show, Charlene broke into Harold’s house because no one is home, before things moved back to the wedding reception on the street.
Susan was now happy to see all her neighbours around her, and was glad to learn they had all decided to stay living on the street after all.
The character then said in a voiceover as she walked among all the characters: “Everyone deserves a place in the history of Ramsay Street.”
The ghost of Madge Bishop, Doug Willis, Sonya Rebecchi (Toadie’s wife) and Finn Kelly.
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Susan continued: “Even those who watched us from afar. Together, we have been the perfect blend.”
Her husband Karl then snapped her out of her monologue and asked: “Susan, where were you just then?” to which she replied: “I was home.”
The episode saw Toadie get married – hopefully for the last time – and some old faces return[/caption]
Jason Donovan and Kylie Minogue reprised their roles as Scott and Charlene[/caption]
Oscar nominated actress Margot Robbie also made an appearance[/caption]
Guy Pearce had a starring role in the finale[/caption]