And its the job ofLip Sync Battleproducers to facilitate their guests big dreams.
We would love to take credit but these are world-class, fantastic performers producing themselves.
And I think thats what the fans love, executive producer Casey Patteron tells EW.
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When Anne got on the wrecking ball, that was all her.
We dont really get in the way of the talents creative process.
We dont present people with a karaoke book.
We ask them what their favorite songs of all time are and who their favorite artists are.
Whatever song they want, we then go try and clear, Pattersons says.
Its a very difficult way to do the show but I think thats what pays off onscreen.
They love these songs; they know the songs and they own them.
It probably comes as no surprise that Beyonce is one of the shows most requested artists.
But it wasnt until Tatum got involved that it all came together.
Hes irresistible, Patterson says.
He was just so devoted to it.
He went method, she says with a laugh.
We all gathered around and we pitched it to her but Channing jumped in and asked her personally.
There was a moment where he forgot to dance, Patterson says, laughing.
In the end, it comes down to the fact that celebrities can be fans, too.
You get to play!
Lets do it.'
