High Fidelity

About High Fidelity

High Fidelity is a 2020 American romantic comedy TV series on Hulu. In this series, a record store owner named Rob Brooks revisits past relationships through music and pop culture while trying to get over her true love. The series takes a new perspective on the original narrative by gender swapping the main character from male (in the original 1995 novel and 2000 movie) to female.

Making / Production

The TV series High Fidelity is a remake of Stephen Frears's 2000 film, which was based on Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel of the same name. It was developed by Veronica West and Sarah Kucserka. The setting for the series moves from Chicago to Crown Heights in Brooklyn, New York City.

Actors

• Zoe Kravitz as Rob Brooks - Kravtiz played a fantastic role as the pop culture-obsessed and music-loving lead character grappling with her failed relationships.
• Jake Lacy as Clyde - Lacy portrays Clyde, an endearing and sometimes frustrating love interest who is drawn to Rob's world of music and chaos.
• Da’Vine Joy Randolph as Cherise - Randolph delivers a spirited performance as the aspirational musician and Rob's best friend, who's always ready with advice or a quip.
• David H. Holmes as Simon - Holmes plays Simon, Rob's other best friend, an insightful barista with his own relationship woes.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Zoe Kravitz's mother, Lisa Bonet, appeared in the 2000 film adaptation of High Fidelity.
• The show's designs and sets are full of pop culture references, including posters and records of popular artists.
• The series was shot in the same neighborhood where Kravitz herself lives.

Quotes

• "The making of a great compilation tape, like breaking up, is hard to do and takes ages longer than it might seem." - Rob
• "People's tastes are not merely incidental, they give you a window into that person's soul." - Simon
• "I can't be friends with someone if I don't like their playlist." - Cherise

Music, Soundtrack

• The series revels in the exploration of a wide range of music, from vintage classics to fresh contemporary sounds.
• The Season One soundtrack is composed of 90 well-curated songs that range from Bruce Springsteen to Frank Ocean.
• Zoe Kravitz herself has shown great interest in the musical aspects of the show, contributing to the authenticity of her character's love for music.