Kismet DP Chevy Tyler Shoots Natasha Lyonne for Entertainment Weekly
When DP Chevy Tyler shoots Natasha Lyonne for Entertainment Weekly’s Poker Face Season 2 feature, the tone on set is casual, unfussy, and full of unscripted moments including several scene-stealing cameos from Lyonne’s longtime dog, Rootbeer.
The shoot, held in Los Angeles earlier this spring, was designed to give a closer look at Lyonne’s personality behind the scenes as she steps into her second season as creator and star of the hit series.
Tyler, represented by Kismet Artists, was brought on to shoot the video portion of the cover package. Her style leans into a documentary feel—letting the camera observe rather than over-direct. That approach worked well for a shoot that involved improvisation, dogs, and a subject like Lyonne, whose offbeat energy drives the day’s tone.
In the footage, Lyonne jokes with the crew, wrangles multiple canine cast members, and playfully mocks the idea of trying to pose. “RootBeer is what you call a nepo baby,” she says, holding the small dog like an overqualified co-star. “She does a real good job, RootBeer.” Tyler’s camera stays with her through the spontaneous moments, capturing those bits of interaction without adding unnecessary layers of polish.
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The visual style is clean and understated. There’s no flashy editing or stylized lighting tricks—just steady, thoughtful coverage that matches the day’s laid-back atmosphere. At one point, Lyonne holds up a prop cigar and deadpans, “Ta-da, motherf—ers.” It’s the kind of moment that might not land in a scripted promo, but here, it sticks—because the energy is loose and real.
This tone fits well with the direction Poker Face is heading. Season 2 promises darker storylines, new guest stars, and more of the case-of-the-week structure that defined its debut run. Lyonne’s Charlie Cale remains a compelling lead—scrappy, intuitive, and constantly on the move. In the EW shoot, those same qualities come through, only now it’s Lyonne, not Charlie, at the center.
The behind-the-scenes video complements the cover story, which dives into Lyonne’s growing role as producer, director, and creative driver of the series. On set, there’s a sense that everyone is there to support that vision—including Tyler, who focused on capturing the cast and crew as they naturally interacted. There’s not much fuss. And that’s the point.
Kismet Artists, who represent Tyler, specialize in visual storytellers working across film, commercial, and branded content. Tyler’s work on this piece is a good example of how a DP can shape tone without overwhelming it—making space for spontaneity, especially when the subject already has a strong voice of her own.
While Rootbeer may have been the unofficial star of the day, the shoot ultimately centers on Lyonne’s mix of sarcasm, confidence, and creative control. And in the final video, those traits come through clearly—not because the camera tries to amplify them, but because it simply lets them be.
When DP Chevy Tyler shoots Natasha Lyonne, what gets delivered is more than a promo piece. It’s a portrait. Loose, funny, real.
