While the sixth season was filming last year, I visited the set in San Fernando Valley, California.
I knew things were going to get weird on the set ofChildrens Hospital, and I was not disappointed.
After the scene wrapped, I sat down for an exclusive interview with Malin Ackerman.
MALIN AKERMAN: Did you see the last scene we just shot?
AKERMAN: It’s the stupidest scene.
That’s why we love it [laughs].
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So what are some stupid things your character gets up to this season?
AKERMAN: Well, what is she not up to?
Well, we were just taking a ticking time bomb out of a child’s butt.
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I bore witness to that.
AKERMAN: Yeah, that kind of stuff.
Of course any time someone asks you what your character does, you don’t remember a goddamn thing.
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But I remember those two things happen, for sure [laughs].
Is there anything that sets this season apart from the previous season?
I know you guys are now back from Japan.
AKERMAN: Yes, we’re back.
We’re no longer in Japan, we’re now back in Brazil.
I know Rob was saying that earlier.
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This is amazing because it hasn’t been so stressed, there are people that were available.
Because this is the first time they were all complete in advance, right?
I imagine that’s really nice.
I think they’re really excited about it.
I just feel like the difference really is in the writing.
That’s why I love doing it.
It’s so much fun and it’s so out there.
I can’t wait until people see this season.
It’s pretty hilarious.
You guys just got a third Emmy nomination, you’ve one twice before.
That’s pretty crazy.
AKERMAN: I know, it’s insane!
We’re like, “Really?
It’s so much fun to have your true, full-onChildrens Hospitalfans that will never leave you.
[Megan Mullally interrupts to say goodbye to Malin.
They’re very affectionate.]
AKERMAN: We hate each other.
AKERMAN: It’s just a show for you.
She never even talks to me [laughs].
AKERMAN: It’s family.
It really is family.
That’s why we do it.
Kind of like Judd Apatow does, which would be a dream come true.
The vibe is pretty great.
It’s really silly, and it’s really hard to have serious moments on this set.
The challenge is not cracking up on everyone’s take.
Is there a particular person that makes you break the most?
AKERMAN: All of them.
Every single one of them.
The writing is just so funny that it’s silly.
Do you do a lot of improvising as well?
AKERMAN: There is, yeah.
There is improving as well, but most of it is said the way it’s scripted.
AKERMAN: It’s got to happen.
But most of the improv comes in between the takes.
Everyone just starts doing bits and we just continue until thy call action again.
There should be a camera on in the in-betweens as well.
It would be a whole different show.
I’m sure people would love to see that - be good for the Blu-ray.
AKERMAN; Yeah, I’m sure they would [laughs].
What are you most excited for fans of the show to see in this new season?
There’s some really fun stuff in that episode.
It’s a post-apocalyptic movie, and it’s pretty rad.
I can’t wait for that episode.
I think fans are really going to love it.
Childrens Hospitalairs Friday nights at midnight on Adult Swim.
