How Josh Hutcherson Made His Character Stand Out in "I Love LA"
Josh Hutcherson joined Rachel Sennott’s HBO comedy I Love LA later than usual, stepping in after the initial pilot was filmed. Despite the late start, he actively collaborated with Sennott and co-showrunner Emma Barrie to shape his character, Dylan, the long-term live-in boyfriend of Maia, played by Sennott.
Developing a Unique Character
They aimed to avoid portraying Dylan as a stereotypical, dull figure. Hutcherson explained their goal 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.”
The creative team reimagined Dylan, initially played by Miles Robbins in the pilot, digging deeper into his core personality, his motivations, and his relationship with Maia. Hutcherson noted this process helped expand the character beyond what was originally written.
Character Evolution
- The role was recast after the first pilot.
- Hutcherson contributed ideas to move beyond the initial character conception.
- The focus was on making Dylan dynamic and humorous rather than flat or conventional.
- The collaboration involved understanding Dylan's desires and his bond with Maia.
This approach enriched the portrayal and gave depth to the character's story arc in the series.
Summary: Josh Hutcherson transformed his recast role in I Love LA by collaborating closely with creators to craft a distinctive, layered character that avoids clichés and adds humor and depth to the story.
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