The real New York Times newsroom! One advantage of filming SHE SAID during the pandemic, is that this area could be available for the shoot. Set Decorator Philippa Culpepper SDSA reveals that people had just left their personal belongings and desks as if momentarily. They obviously expected to return quickly, which turned out to be a bonus for her team, as it gave them a direct look at the real-life newsroom detritus. Of course, all had to be photo documented and removed for the shoot, while every desk was re-dressed to details for each character and with accuracy to the time of the story, from papers to models of cell phones! Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

NYT Conference room...From left: Investigative reporters Jodi Kantor & Megan Twohey [Zoe Kazan & Carey Mulligan]; Matt Purdy [Frank Wood], Deputy Executive Editor at that time/now Editor at Large; NYT Lawyer/VP David McCraw [Gregg Edelman], Executive Editor Dean Baquet [Andre Braugher] and Investigations Editor Rebecca Corbett [Patricia Clarkson]. It was essential that every word be correct. Inset: The reporters with their leader, Corbett. Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Office of the NYT Executive Editor, Dean Baquet [Andre Braugher]... Philippa smiles, “We took forensic detailed photos of his office and put our spin on them. We sincerely tried to capture his outsized personality!” Photo by JoJo Whilden © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

NYT newsroom...Monitors were kept accurate to the day, to the moment. Here, Breaking news! Cast of SHE SAID, Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

NYT conference area, quiet amid the chaos. Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Linda Fairstein in her office...The mystery author had been a NYC prosecutor and head of sex crime unit for a couple of decades, but was responsible for the onerous prosecution of the Central Park Five. Marceline Hugot. Photo by JoJo Whilden © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Jodi’s apartment...Extra effort was made to encapsulate the home life of Jodi, her husband Ron Lieber, financial columnist for the NYT, and their two young daughters. The family life of two major print journalists. Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Jodi’s apartment...Life details include sippy cups and toys. Love the lego-like face of the bookcase and the alphabet segmented rug. Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Jodi’s apartment...Definitely a modern couple. While the subway map anchors the dining area, the sheers bring a note of romance and whimsy. Magical for two little girls! Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Jodi’s apartment...Despite the quiet sophistication of the master suite, life with children has encroached. Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Jodi & Ron’s apartment...Family time. From left: Jodi Kantor [Zoe Kazan], Talia [Dalya Knapp], Ron Lieber [Adam Shapiro] and Violet [Emery Ellis Harper]. Click on the video to learn so much more about the details behind this set! Image © 2022 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Megan & Vadim’s apartment...We only have this photo to give you a glimpse of Meghan’s home life. She and her husband, literary agent Vadim/Jim Rutman have recently moved into this pre-war brownstone. And have a wee one to share it with! Insider note: Philippa has wee twins, so has direct research on the NY life of a young working mother! Click on the video for much more!