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Mindy Kaling: BJ Novak advised letting 'Mindy Project' die
18 Jun
Summary
- BJ Novak suggested letting 'The Mindy Project' end after its Fox cancellation.
- Kaling chose to move the show to Hulu for more creative freedom.
- She felt the show faced constant scrutiny over representation and casting.
Mindy Kaling disclosed that B.J. Novak, her former "The Office" co-star and "The Mindy Project" collaborator, advised her to let the sitcom end when Fox canceled it after three seasons. Novak suggested that allowing the show to die on network television would have been the "classier" move.
Kaling, however, opted to move "The Mindy Project" to Hulu, a decision she described as a significant risk that felt like a "slog" but was driven by her unwillingness to let the show be canceled without continuing. She also reflected on the immense scrutiny the series faced, particularly concerning representation and casting, noting that some critiques were valid while others felt like unfair targeting.
She explained that the pivot to Hulu in 2016 offered a crucial opportunity for increased creative freedom, enabling her to explore storytelling avenues not possible within the constraints of a traditional network sitcom. This move allowed her to pursue her vision more independently.
