Christine Tobin Interview: Julia
HBO Max's new 8-part series Julia premiered this week, detailing Julia Child's life as she crafts the first season of her iconic cooking show on Boston public television. Though series creator Daniel Goldfarb (who also serves as a producer on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) takes the opportunity to dive deep into her marriage and friendships, not to mention taking viewers behind the scenes of The French Chef's set, he also never forgets the delicious French cuisine that was so near and dear to her heart.
Without a doubt, delectable dishes are an essential ingredient to making the series work, which is why the role of a food stylist is equally essential for the production. Christine Tobin, who has previously worked on Don't Look Up and Little Women, was tasked with recreating Julia Child's recipes for both home and work as well as other meals from the period for restaurant scenes and more.
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Tobin spoke with Screen Rant about her personal experience with America's favorite chef, the preparation she underwent for the series, and the importance of letting food speak to the audience through the screen.
How did the union between you and Julia happen, and what excited you most about being part of this project?
Christine Tobin: I'm a Boston native, so she's part of our fabric as not only a national treasure, but a local icon. To be trusted to work as a food stylist and bring Julia Child's food to life, for Sarah to then just work her magic with, was a huge honor.
I grew up with Julia Child, being a native of Massachusetts outside of Boston, so it was always on. Usually, by the time it reached my age, I was on the weekends. My father would sit there with his newspaper
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