Jennifer Phang Interview: The Flight Attendant & Disney's The Pocketwatch
Established indie director turned TV virtuoso Jennifer Phang (pronounced «Pong») speaks about her latest work on HBO Max's The Flight Attendant, and how her technical background will make for an exciting new vision in Disney's upcoming fourth installment in the Descendants universe, The Pocketwatch. As one of the busiest directors in television, Phang has a versatile skillset that has helped propel her career forward. Specifically, she tackles a unique production experience in The Flight Attendant, season 2.
In the second season of the stylish series, the lead character Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) frequently explores her own inner thoughts via her «mind palace,» in which she argues with different embodiments of her identity. There's «Gold Dress Cassie,» a temptress to «Regular Cassie's» darkest desires, and a new character whom Phang has coined «Future-Perfect Cassie.» Not only were there significant technical challenges, but also creative ones as well, as Phang supported Kaley in her transitions between these versions of herself.
Related: Everything We Know About The Flight Attendant Season 3
Screen Rant also dove into the recently announced project The Pocketwatch, which Phang is set to co-executive produce and direct for Disney. Phang's not-so-hidden love of musicals is palpable, which makes her the perfect fit for the franchise. Jennifer has some exciting ideas that she hopes will get fans pumped by taking the song and dance numbers to whole new levels.
Screen Rant: How did The Flight Attendant stand out for you creatively from some of the other major shows you’ve worked on?
Jennifer Phang: I came from independent film; I came from a very visual background. I approach filmmaking through story first… But my passion
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