All Rise virtual episode: promo

A reminder that the unique All Rise lockdown episode screens tonight on FOX One.

Inspired by current events, the groundbreaking episodes was shot abiding by social distancing rules and using FaceTime, WebEx, Zoom and other technology.

Virtual footage was shot in cast member homes, and producers used VFX to create necessary backgrounds. In addition, a cinematographer captured exterior footage  on Los Angeles streets. Executive producer Michael Robin directed.

Throughout the episode, characters are shown managing their “new normal” of everyday reality at home, in order to continue their professional and personal lives, parallel to what America is currently confronting.

In the episode, after debating the merits of continuing their work during this time, Judge Benner (Marg Helgenberger) authorizes Lola to preside over a virtual trial that involves a dispute between brothers and a stolen car. Emily (Jessica Camacho) represents the defendant, a graffiti artist, and Mark (Wilson Bethel) prosecutes for the D.A.’s office, marking the first time he tries a case in Lola’s “court.” Also, Mark and Quinn (Lindsey Gort) continue to explore their romantic (and sexual) relationship while quarantined in separate homes; Judge Benner oversees court from afar and struggles to learn how to cook; and Sara (Lindsay Mendez) has to balance her day job with a new side hustle as a food delivery driver. Luke (J. Alex Brinson) and Emily’s relationship is taxed by separation, and germaphobe and type-A Sherri (Ruthie Ann Miles) contends with the new world (dis)order.

All Rise is produced by Warner Bros. Television and CBS Television Studios, and executive produced by Greg Spottiswood, Michael M. Robin, Len Goldstein, and Dee Harris-Lawrence.

Tuesday, May 5 at 8.30pm on FOX One.