Wheel of Fortune designer responds to viewers’ distaste for new set
The man responsible for designing Wheel of Fortune’s new set knew viewers would express reluctance.
A new set was designed for Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune.
James Pearse Connelly, an Emmy-award-winning set designer, created the vision for the upgraded set.
Fans of the show have been outspoken about the change, many of them griping about how “awful” it looks.
While Wheel watchers have been critical of the bolder, brighter design, James says he was prepared for the lack of enthusiasm for the layout upgrade.
Speaking with People, James admitted, “Everybody’s reluctant to change. That’s just normal.”
Wheel of Fortune’s Season 42 set designer says he’ll ‘earn’ viewers’ trust
“You kind of prepare for that in a way, and when it was brought up to me that this would happen and that the fanbase is so loyal to the show — that’s natural,” he added.
James continued,...
A new set was designed for Season 42 of Wheel of Fortune.
James Pearse Connelly, an Emmy-award-winning set designer, created the vision for the upgraded set.
Fans of the show have been outspoken about the change, many of them griping about how “awful” it looks.
While Wheel watchers have been critical of the bolder, brighter design, James says he was prepared for the lack of enthusiasm for the layout upgrade.
Speaking with People, James admitted, “Everybody’s reluctant to change. That’s just normal.”
Wheel of Fortune’s Season 42 set designer says he’ll ‘earn’ viewers’ trust
“You kind of prepare for that in a way, and when it was brought up to me that this would happen and that the fanbase is so loyal to the show — that’s natural,” he added.
James continued,...
- 9/19/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
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