And it sounds like it was truly elevated by Jon Bernthal’s expected interpretation of the material. This sequence is cringe-worthy, hilarious, and emotional in a way that is signature Lena Dunham.

And he’s acting oppressed so he doesn’t feel like the oppressor. And he said to me ‘I think this is the guy who, without even knowing he’s manipulating people, starts to cry when he’s caught making a mess.’ And he showed these amazing layers which is a character that’s scared and hurt but is also using that to show dominance. It was not in the script that he was going to start to weep hysterically.

He wouldn’t be Dunham’s first famous collaborator: Taylor Swift also got to offer her perspective on Sharp Stick. And she clearly never felt that he was standing her way it sounds like this might be the start of an epic professional relationship. Because while Lena Dunham was still very much at the head of the ship as Sharp Stick’s director/writer and cast member, she had Jon Bernthal to offer notes and to be a sounding board. But what was so beautiful about it was with the caveat that he was always there to give to the vision and not take from it. I’m here to support you.’ He offered his guidance, he offered his notes. And he literally from Day 1 said ‘I’m in for this. And it may not be his bag to show up for a week and play this guy. I sent it to him knowing he’s incredibly busy and has a million offers. I knew I wanted desperately to make something with him, and wrote this part with him in mind. I had the privilege of speaking with Dunham ahead of the movie’s release, where she spoke to her collaboration with Bernthal. The King Richard contributed to Lena Dunham’s vision for the project as both a producer and a scene partner, as she played his onscreen wife Heather. Sharp Stick follows the story of a 26 year-old babysitter Sarah Jo (Kristine Froseth), who begins an affair with her married employer Josh, played by Jon Bernthal.

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