As Peacock’s hit procedural ‘Poker Face’ gears up for its highly anticipated second season, Natasha Lyonne is set to make her mark behind the camera, directing episode two of the critically acclaimed series. The show’s creator, Rian Johnson, took to Instagram to announce the start of filming, sharing a snap of the clapboard featuring Lyonne’s name as director.
Inspired by the classic detective format of ‘Columbo’, ‘Poker Face’ follows the sharp-witted Charlie Cale (played by Lyonne) as she navigates a complex web of murders and mob entanglements. The show has garnered a reputation for its star-studded guest appearances, with the likes of Adrien Brody, Ron Perlman, and Chloë Sevigny gracing the screen.
Lyonne, who also serves as a writer and executive producer on the show, made her directorial debut with the Season 1 episode ‘The Orpheus Syndrome’, featuring Nick Nolte and Cherry Jones. Her multifaceted involvement in ‘Poker Face’ has earned her widespread critical acclaim, including Golden Globe and Emmy nominations for Best Actress.
As the show’s creator, Rian Johnson, expressed during Deadline’s TV Contender event, the goal is to continue ‘Poker Face’ indefinitely, drawing inspiration from the episodic structure of ‘Quantum Leap’. With Lyonne at the helm, fans can expect another thrilling season of twists and turns. As Johnson aptly put it, “Our goal is to just keep doing that as long as we can.” The stage is set for another gripping installment of ‘Poker Face’, and we can’t wait to see what Lyonne and the team have in store.
