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Making the film was a form of escape for Allen because the " past year was so exhausting that I wanted to just indulge myself in something I could relax and enjoy ".

He also found it very therapeutic working with Keaton again.

After getting over her initial panic in her first scene with Alan Alda, Keaton and Allen slipped back into their old rhythm.

After she had trouble with that scene, Allen decided to re-shoot it.

In the meantime, she worked with her acting coach and did other scenes that went well.

According to Allen, Keaton changed the dynamic of the film because he " always look ( s ) sober and normal compared to Keaton.

I turn into the straight man ".

Huston said that the set was " oddly free of anxiety, introspection and pain ", and this was due to Keaton's presence.