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The Shameless set is just as wild as the Gallagher family, and that’s exactly how they want it. Emmy Rossum (Fiona Gallagher) describes the manic energy that binds the cast: ‘There’s no rehearsal, we just get there, bond, and somehow it magically works.’ Shanola Hampton (Veronica Fisher) explains how the cast is told to ‘go crazy, never pull anyone back,’ which leads to a constant ramping up of energy that even challenges the crew. Jeremy Allen White (Lip Gallagher) highlights the chaos: ‘In between takes, we’re so loud and obnoxious that it’s hard for the camera and sound guys to even get set!’ But the brilliance comes in what William H. Macy (Frank Gallagher) calls ‘orchestrated chaos.’ Shooting 11 ½ pages in a day with this spontaneous, fast-paced style creates raw, real moments on screen. Of course, Macy jokes that the crew must just be lazy, with directors like John Wells (an up and comer) calling the shots in two takes! 🎬🔥