Here's Why Neil Patrick Harris Didn't Want Britney Spears On 'How I Met Your Mother'
During quarantine, lovers are getting to revel in some of their favourite presentations from the past. High up on that list is 'How I Met Your Mother'. Of path, enthusiasts would really like additional episodes of the show, alternatively, a reboot doesn't appear likely. According to Neil Patrick Harris, he's content with how the show played out, "I really just look back on that chapter with great fondness. I just don't feel like there's anything left to do, really. I miss the players within it. I miss the writing staff and Pam Fryman, who directed all of those shows. It was fun to get to play with the same actors every week, but right now I'm knee-deep in Snicket and those are some bony knees."
Neil took nice pride in the show and actually, he wasn't partial to cameos, even supposing it used to be by means of anyone as standard as Britney Spears. He defined why.
"Viewership Is Not Our Game"
Ultimately, he didn't really feel as though the display mandatory any cameos and on the opposite, he felt as regardless that celebs making appearances would harm the story. He additionally didn't want to turn into a series like Will & Grace, "I’m in the minority that our show does not need stunt casting in order to succeed. I worry that if they start ‘Will and Grace'-ing us too much, that the show will suffer. And we’re all really proud of the content of the show. I mean, viewership is not our game. It’s the network and the studio’s game, you know. It’s the promotion department’s game."
Going up towards 'Dancing with the Stars' was any other large reason for Britney's much-needed cameo. Despite Harris' emotions, her look reinforced the viewership to an additional million! Without a doubt, it used to be a perfect call.
Britney's Team Called
Interestingly enough, it was Spears' group that known as executive producer Carter Bays with hobby, "The pop stars camp approached the show, we had no illusions about what the stakes were. And if it was classic stunt casting, like, ‘Oh, my tour bus broke down outside’ and I just go, ‘Wow, Britney Spears, what are you doing here?’ then, like, we’re just flying over that shark real fast. It was a great character and I think she played it well. ... I’m glad that we didn’t sensationalize the character in any way.”
As the Los Angeles Times noted, it was an excellent decision. Not only did it spark the ratings to record highs but it also became a memorable episode. The show loved her cameo and was open to another in the future. We have no doubt, that Neil Patrick Harris felt differently once it was all done with.
Sources: Los Angeles Times & Cinema Blend
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