Hugh Laurie Rehearses Finding the Pills

[Kim Welch]

Update, November 2026
Rehearsal photos like this show how much of a scene is worked out before cameras roll. Blocking rehearsals let the director, actors and DP set positions and movement, so lighting and camera can be planned around the performance.

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[Kim Welch]

Rehearsals like this one are where a scene really gets built. Even on a small film, a quick blocking rehearsal with actors before you set the lights saves time and leads to better performances.

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