Kings Fake It: TV Show Set Tours Via FaceTime

Showrunners Robert and Michelle King are debuting their new series, "Cupertino," which is set in Silicon Valley and filmed in Kearny, New Jersey. The creators even conducted a remote set tour for reporters via a tablet from Southern California, a method described as "Mom and Dad on FaceTime." The show aims to blend long-form storytelling with a contemporary focus, examining how new technologies, particularly AI, influence individual lives.

"Cupertino" features two contrasting attorneys who represent individuals harmed by digital companies and their products. The series frequently explores different forms of technology, including AI, often presenting them with a unique blend of irony and genuine oddness. The Kings are particularly interested in the law firm's struggle against powerful tech entities, rather than focusing on the tech entrepreneurs themselves.

This new series is a revival of a concept pitched during "The Good Wife." The Kings are embracing technology that makes their jobs easier, like Zoom and tablets for remote tours, but express concerns about AI in entertainment. They advocate for human creativity and highlight the value of human intelligence and sympathy, contrasting it with artificial capabilities, ensuring that even AI characters are played by humans with a focus on the human element.