Creator Shonda Rhimes and journalist Jessica Pressler chat about their collaboration and deep investment in Anna’s story. Jessica shares her perspective on Shonda’s adaptation and the depiction of the fictionalized version of herself as “Vivian Kent.” They both recount memorable moments of discovery and how each connects to key story points in the show.To catch up before you listen, make sure you binge Inventing Anna the series on Netflix now. Please rate, review, subscribe and share Inventing Anna: The Official Podcast with everyone you know. Check out Jessica’s new book, Bad Influence (money, lies, power, and the world that created Anna Delvey), out now. Follow host Stacey Wilson Hunt @galinhollywood on Instagram and Twitter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.