Rachel Brosnahan
Rob Latour/ShutterstockMore important than God! of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisels Rachel Brosnahan We opened up about Midge and Lenny’s relationship and revealed what she loves most about the fan-favorite pairing.
“The relationship, as fans know, evolved in ways I never expected. In fact, I was told it would never happen,” Brosnahan, 32, told EXCLUSIVELY. . every week On the 2023 PaleyFest red carpet. “But it was. I mean, I love their relationship because When Midge first met him he was like a god. He is like a prophet. He’s the godfather of the fairies throughout the series. ”
Over four seasons, this hit comedy starred Midge (Brosnahan) and fellow comedian Lenny Bruce (Luke Kirby). The pair become fast friends after meeting in the back of a police car during the series premiere.While Season 3 hints The duo might one day become something morethey kept their distance and never crossed the line to romance.
However, the season 4 finale saw the couple finally give in to their lust and spend the night together in a hotel room. Collider In April 2022, she was initially hesitant to see Midge and Lenny become more than just friends. House of Cards on the Sand The alum admitted that it ultimately benefited their character development.
“I love that they come together on equal terms and completely on their own terms. And I love that it’s funny and niceBrosnahan gushed to hotel scene outlets. I should never have been surprised that they landed successfully.It was a lot of fun.”
Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel and Luke Kirby as Lenny Bruce in “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Philippe Antonello/Prime VideoMeanwhile, Kirby, 44, told EXCLUSIVELY we in February 2022 he wanted them to be together at some point.
“I’m always crazy about people trying to do that,” he said. gossip girl Alum said ahead of the Season 4 premiere. “What’s the point in saying goodbye? We’ll all have to say goodbye eventually [so] spend the night together. ”
find a balance between Take pair flirting to the next level It was something of a creator while still honoring Bruce’s real-life history Amy Sherman-Palladino and husband Dan Palladino We started by making sure all of Lenny’s comedy routines were “recreational.” (The real-life Lenny Bruce died of a drug overdose in 1966.)
‘Lenny had certain rules,’ Amy told EXCLUSIVELY we at Paleyfest. “We never wrote comedy for him. [real] Lenny Bruce Standup.because Who Writes Lenny Bruce’s Standup?That was the big rule.? ”
Despite their undeniable spark, Lenny’s role in Midge’s life goes far beyond the co-showrunner’s romantic intentions. explained we, Dunn added, “And a guardian angel.”
“And even if that changed, it quickly changed back, because he also said, ‘Watch out for prizes.'” what are you doing Look out for prizes. I can see you and I can see you king this. you gonna fk this So having all the groundwork and having relationships like that helped us get to that moment,” the Gilmore Girls creator shared.
