The subversive show about the reality of reality TV made quite the first impression.
Now, the cast and creator unveil the secrets of season 2
Strategically scattered rose petals?
Strands of twinkle lights draped over every banister?
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Crystal chandeliers all 28 of them turned on in every room?
Check, check, check.
Shes too distracted by her ex-lover and oustedEverlastingcreator Chet (Craig Bierko).
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In a characteristically dickish move, hes brought his newborn son to gasp!
meet Daddys former mistress.
Id put a pillow over its face right now when its still young enough to claim SIDS.
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As in, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
And no, Quinns not kidding when she says she wants Chets baby to die.
I know, I know, Zimmer says with a wince between takes.
Youre ruining my life with this baby.
It was really unexpected for me to both be pitching at and selling at Lifetime, she says.
I didnt understand how it would fit there.
My short was dark and gritty and just one strange 20-minute scene.
There were no expectations for this show to be successful, Appleby explains.
Nobody was watching what we were doing, so we could take a lot of risks.
Caught off guard, critics lauded the series to the tune of three Critics Choice Award nominations andone win.
The trick to pushing the envelope further?
Tackle the elephant in the hot tub: the issue of race in reality TV.
Britt) asEverlastings black suitor a moveThe Bacheloritself has yet to pull.
Yet, Zimmer points out thatUnREALdoesnt spend all season on the topic.
The show aims to provoke, not pander.
Were not trying to cram any ideals down anybodys throat, she says.
Were just shining a light on them.
Amid all that, however,UnREALremains built onRachel and Quinns relationship.
Theyre soul mates, Shapiro explains.
With each episode, we ask, Where are Quinn and Rachel?'
Quinn and Rachel are arguing over content.
She bursts into laughter.
Sorry, arguing over content just made me laugh.
Like thatll turn America on!
Look, we also have girls in bikinis a lot and scandalous football outfits.
Thats good, right?
Well take all of it.
For the full feature onUnREAL,pick upEntertainment Weeklys Summer Must List issue.
Season 2 begins June 6 at 10 p.m.
