SPOILER ALERT: The following story contains details from the Season 3 finale of FXXsDave.
At the end of the day, its a characters quest for fulfillment and satisfaction.
DEADLINE: Theres a lot of touches of horror throughout the season.
Rachel McAdams and Dave Burd in ‘Dave’s Season 3 finaleByron Cohen/FX
What was the thinking behind that?
It allows for its own short film tone.
So unlike seasons prior, I felt very justified in going for [it].
Dave Burd and Drake inDave‘sseason finaleFX
So, Episode 2 in Philadelphia is like a chaotic, gritty vibe.
Episode 5 in Mississippi is like a comedy horror, and 6 is like a wandering desert saga.
I just love that we had the freedom to reinvent ourselves every episode.
Have you had any experiences of the sort?
BURD: The scariest moment I had with fans was in Detroit.
And were in this RV, very similar to this season.
Were swerving trying to lose this person, and our luggage has fallen off the top racks.
It was so chaotic.
Now, none of that really impacted any of the episodes this season.
But that is the scariest…Ive never been trapped in a hurricane with a conservative Christian.
Never have I been trapped with Brad Pitt and a stalker.
What inspired their inclusion, and how did you secure their involvement?
BURD: Those three people, their characters precede them.
Drake [is] obviously the manifestation of the top of the top of hip-hop.
Brad Pitt [is] one of the [biggest], if not the biggest movie star ever.
Now, I had my hopes.
I know he really watches every episode and loves the show.
With Rachel, I got on a phone call and explained it all to her.
So, every method was different.
But I really believed that the premises and the thing we were going for were so good.
Honestly, people hit me all the time and say, How did you get all these people?
And its really a testament to the show.
The were very willing because they loved the show.
It didnt take pulling anyones legs to make it happen; it just took me explaining the idea.
Theyre all just massive fans of the show, which is the biggest honor of my lifetime, truly.
DEADLINE: What would you have done if Pitt read your script and passed?
How much would that have changed the way the season plays out?
BURD: I thought about it, of course.
You know what I mean?
So, that was the core idea.
Now, obviously theres no better way to do it than to have Brad Pitt right by your side.
I mean, its kind of surreal when I watch it… How did you find the experience of working with him?
BURD: Best professional experience of my life.
First off, he is the coolest, nicest guy ever.
Off the rip, you dont have to worry about, Is he going to be challenging?
Do I have to worry about getting him out?
I just felt like the days he was there, there was such a spirit in the crew.
And hes willing to come in and play ball and be the main character of our season finale.
And he was amazing in it.
He killed this episode…
So to answer your question, it was a total dream come true.
DEADLINE: Is Daves relationship with Robyn officially over at this point?
Has he placed love on the back-burner for the foreseeable future?
BURD: I think with the writers strike, they cant even really talk about it.
But no, I have not thought about it.
Im fortunate enough to where I have one, a personal life… And I want to honor those things.
Mike went to visit his father, and now hes in love and has a whole partner.
DEADLINE:You mentionedSuccession.
Have you watched the finale, and if so, what did you think?
I was surprised to see the Shiv [backstab].
I thought it was weirdly simple in a cool way.
DEADLINE: Where are you at in the process with your next album?
But I cant put a timeline on it.
Im the main writer in the room every day.
Then, you shoot it; Im in every single scene, almost.
Im so part of the directing of everything, and then you edit it.
Im in the edit every single day.
Im in every color session, every mix.
I do all the scoring with the composers.
So, its really a lot.
