Sweet Magnolias: Things You Didn’t Know

Feb 28

Norman Buckley is a prolific director whose work spans various networks, genres, and styles, including the hit Netflix show Sweet Magnolias and CBS’ NCIS Hawai’i.

He joins us to discuss the two shows, how they managed to shoot them during Covid, and what it’s like behind the scenes on set…

“I do feel fortunate that I get to do something I really enjoy, and I don’t take it for granted.” - Norman Buckley

What We Cover:

Introducing our guest and the trailer for Sweet Magnolias.
The work Norman’s done directing and producing Sweet Magnolias.
The culinary aspect of the show and how they made food that looked appetizing throughout the shoot.
The biggest struggles behind the making of Sweet Magnolias.
How Norman got involved in working on NCIS Hawai'i.
What it’s like working with Vanessa Lachey.
Shooting a TV show in Hawai’i.
What makes the NCIS franchise so appealing.
Our restaurant of the week.
Q&A section and the chances of having a Season 3 for Sweet Magnolias.
How they are fleshing out the characters' backstories as the story goes on.
Why they deviate from the book’s storyline in certain circumstances.
Where the filming for Sweet Magnolias is done