The Secret Tools Behind 'Wednesday,' 'Beef,' and 'Stranger Things'
From scripts to sketchbooks, the creative geniuses behind Netflix's hottest shows are spilling on the one tool they simply can't live without.
Every great show starts with the people behind the scenes — and those people have their secrets. Variety sat down with the master artisans responsible for crafting the visual magic in Netflix hits 'Wednesday,' 'Beef,' and 'Stranger Things' to find out the single essential tool each one relies on to get the job done.
The revealing conversations were part of Variety's special series, 'For the Love of the Craft,' presented by Netflix. Senior artisans editor Jazz Tangcay led the intimate chats, digging into the creative processes of the talented minds shaping some of the streamer's most beloved productions. The result? A fascinating peek behind the curtain at what really powers Hollywood's best work.
Whether it's a worn-in paintbrush, a dog-eared notebook, or something far more unexpected, these artisans proved that great television is built on passion, precision, and the right tools in the right hands. According to Variety, the answers were as unique and surprising as the shows themselves — a reminder that the art of storytelling is deeply personal, no matter how big the production budget gets.