John Mulaney, a renowned comedian, recently premiered his six-part talk show for Netflix titled 'John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA.' The live format and unrehearsed interactions of the show brought something unique to the streaming landscape. It harkened back to the earliest days of Late Night With David Letterman, with a food delivery droid named Saymo replacing Larry 'Bud' Melman. Mulaney, 41, spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about the inspirations behind this innovative show and his future hosting plans.
The idea for Everybody's in LA came from Mulaney wanting to break through the algorithmically generated streaming landscape by doing something different. He shared that he has had ups and downs with living in Los Angeles but now really enjoys it there. The live format and offbeat interactions produced an engaging, chaotic, and comedic experience for viewers.
During filming, Mayor Karen Bass called into the show unexpectedly. Mulaney was surprised that she was watching the show and expressed doubt about anyone effectively running Los Angeles in the first episode. However, he found more community in the city than expected during production.
Bo Burnham declined an invitation to appear on Everybody's in LA despite Mulaney trying to convince him with the idea of 'Recluse Night.' Mulaney was disappointed but understood his friend's decision and supported it. The show featured a variety of guests, including David Letterman, who made an appearance.
Mulaney has not ruled out the possibility of hosting more shows in the future. He acknowledged that the confines and restrictions of Everybody's in LA lent themselves to having a unique time but expressed uncertainty about how to keep that alive for a longer run. The question remains whether he would want to go to a different city or keep it in Los Angeles, where all comedians who rarely get to see each other are present.
