From ‘Friends: The Reunion’ to ‘Hamilton,’ Directors Reimagined Popular Properties for the 2021 Emmy Season
Marisa Roffman When Ben Winston set out to helm HBO Max’s “Friends: The Reunion,” he had some of the most iconic television sets at his disposal. But rather than showcasing them the way fans had watched for decades, he opted to flip things around — literally.“When they were doing the documentary element of [the special] — the cast coming back together and reuniting — I purposely wanted the camera to shoot off set,” Winston explains.