Quick Question
Stefani Robinson isnt a fan of drama and secrets.
Stefani Robinson likes to get weird.
The spec pilot that got her her big break?
I just find my real life exhausting.
There’s an element of escapism for me when I’m writing.
Thats all Ill tease.
Oh, God, I would love to do an action adventure, Robinson says.
I love the ’90s Brendan FraserMummymovies,Pirates of the Caribbean.
Fingers crossed she gets her chance to go full gunslinger.
What was it about Joseph’s story in particular that you wanted to tell?
He was like this hot guy who was incredibly intelligent and incredibly skilled at his instrument.
He was a skilled athlete, he was a romantic, he knew different languages.
You come more from TV, where the writers are traditionally in charge.
What was it like working in the movie space, where traditionally the directors usually have the final say?
And Hiro Murai obviously onAtlanta.
For me, its just [about] taking the emphasis off of the other person, actually.
I think that was my problem in the first place.
Are they going to misunderstand me?
How would I like to be heard?
What do I need to say?
What is my perspective?
That doesn’t mean you go in guns blazing like, I’m inflexible and I’m screaming.
You’re just going to listen to me.
I’m not going to burst into flames.
it’s possible for you to be firm and it’s possible for you to be kind.
I think collaboration is just true kindness and listening.
It goes both ways.
I think also just having fun and realizing it’s not that serious.
That’s sort of what I’ve taken from someone like Donald Glover, for instance.
Speaking of working with Donald Glover, I know you’ve worked with a lot of successful people.
Are there particular people you look up to in the industry whose careers you want to emulate?
Im inspired by people who just are themselves.
Early on in our relationship it was like, Wow.
This guy just does not give a f*ck a little bit.
And that’s exciting.
This interview has been edited and condensed.
