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Rachel Sennott’s ‘I Love LA’ Gains Momentum as HBO’s Gen Z Hangout

A fresh interview highlights her all-in creative control, reflecting a run that has stirred divided reactions.

Overview

  • The HBO series, created, written by and co-starring Rachel Sennott, follows four late‑twentysomethings navigating work, relationships and Los Angeles’ influencer economy.
  • In a new Hollywood Reporter interview, Sennott says she wrote, acted, edited and directed on the show, describing it as deeply personal and her first experience directing.
  • She details a deliberate, seamless portrayal of phones and social media to mirror how her characters live online.
  • Sennott and collaborator Ayo Edebiri developed a guest appearance together, with Edebiri contributing in the writers’ room for the bit.
  • Rolling Stone’s latest feature hails the show’s distinctive Gen Z voice and cast performances, while noting explicit language, drug use and a polarized online response.