Thousands of families in Los Angeles lost their homes, prized possessions, and priceless memorabilia this week. The devastating wildfires have also wiped out parts of Hollywood's history, with a number of historic homes used in popular films and TV series being threatened or destroyed. This includes the Altadena mansion seen in Max's award-winning comedy series Hacks.
According to one eyewitness, the Spanish Colonial Revival mansion burned down in 1915 in the Eaton Fire, with only its facade remaining. (Because mandatory evacuation orders for the area are still in effect, Deadline was unable to visually verify the devastation.)
There is also serious concern about the nearby Crank House where Matilda, Scream 2and Catch me if you can The house was photographed Step brothers It was shot in addition to the famous Rubio Street whose mansions have been used in many films and TV series, including Risky business and this is us. Meanwhile, actor Will Rogers' historic ranch home was among thousands of buildings destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
the Hacks The house was introduced in Season 2 as Deborah Vance's (Jean Smart) “side mansion” in Los Angeles. The set was written for the set of the iconic “Pink Princess Mansion Estate,” but due to a new owner and a complete redesign, the production team for the global TV series changed, with location manager Kyle Sucher suggesting the five-bedroom Altadena mansion, according to award-nominated production designer Alec Contestabile. Emmy about his work on the show.
“It was a recurring location,” Scott Cradolfer said, appearing in 2-3 episodes each season. Hacks'Principal Assistant Site Manager.
Carl Clemons Hopkins, Hannah Einbender, Rose Abdo, Jean Smart
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This includes the upcoming fourth season, which is still filming, with production currently on hold due to the fires.
We actually shot it earlier in the season; “It was one of the first locations for Season 4,” Cradolfer said. “Fortunately, we were able to go at the beginning of the season, but it was up in the air whether or not we would see Deborah Vance’s character under that roof again.”
Mark Indelicato, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Hannah Ebinder, Rose Abdo, Jean Smart
The show depicted the interiors and exteriors of the house. “We filmed in the street, in the front yard, and we filmed around the house and in the backyard as well; “I got to know the property well,” Cradolfer said.
This includes the most unique feature.
“The most distinctive feature — whether you loved it or hated it — was the color, and the architecture was that kind of pink Spanish Colonial Revival. Some might think it was an eyesore, but I thought it had natural beauty. And lots and lots of great history.”
The palace has been used as a film location for more than a century, starting with Max Linder's 1921 film. Seven years of bad luck. Includes TV series filmed there Downward knot, ascended And only recently Palm Royale. A viral Target commercial, which you can watch below, also used the mansion's backyard.
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During the past three seasons Hacks“They got to know the neighborhood very well,” Kradolpher and his team said, recalling sitting with the homeowners in their kitchens. After the Eaton Fire, Cradolfer reached out to six families living in that building; Three of them confirmed that they lost their homes. (The three confirmed destructions do not include Hacks Although Cradulfer checked on the homeowners to make sure they were okay.)
“It's devastating, because there's so much history there,” Cradolfer said.
