A quick Q&A with the creator and producer of “The Lab”.

By: Bryan Cargill

1. How would you describe “The Lab”?

“The Lab” is a show that you really have to watch in order to pick up little clues in order to fully understand the deeper meanings of the show. On the surface, the show is very science fictional in the sense that it deals with the human evolution process. At its core, it is about evolving as a person and how the human condition really works. It is a very personal and emotional show because the characters are what drive the story.

2. How long have you been making videos for?

I have been making videos since I was 8. Growing up I watched a lot of videos of Chris Farley and swore I was going to be on SNL one day. But as time went on, I realized more and more how much fun film was and the way it can impact people’s thoughts. I became infatuated with getting a reaction or emotional response out of people. I have been in love with film ever since.

3. What inspired you to make this particular series – The Lab?

I have been thinking about this idea about how humans have always been the same and how we have never truly evolve in to what we can really become. So I decided to play with the idea of making a leap forward in evolution to try and see what the outcome would be. The human condition is so complex that I wanted a story to match that complexity but at the same time explain why we do the things we do.

4. What movies/ shows out there would you compare this to?

I guess if there was one movie I could really compare it to it would have to be Limitless with Bradley Cooper. That really opened up a world of ideas for me and I wanted to explore the idea of what it would be like to artificially enhance your mind and see what happens.

5. What do viewers have to look forward to?

Hopefully a very exciting show that will keep them guessing and on the edge of their seat. The stakes get higher and higher each week, so by the end you will be wondering how they are going to get away with all of this.

6. What words of advice you would give to new viewers and even current fans of the show?

They should re-watch the previous episode to pick up on clues so they can see what is really going on in the story.

 

Come see the latest episode of “The Lab” at Duck TV’s screening on Wednesday, February 20th at 8 p.m. in Lawrence 177! You don’t want to miss it!