“And therefore they’re limited to only watching what this middle-aged couple next door watches.

Luckily, the filmmakers had an in.

And so began what Holm calls a “multiyear, many-layered process and journey with many steps.”

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Marcel the Shell and his Nana Connie.Gabrielle Russomango/A24

Sounds simple enough, but Holm says that again triggered a long series of emails and discussions.

From there, the struggle was making sure everything felt authentic.

The iconic ticking clock that has long symbolized the news program was fully approved for use in the film.

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Lesley Stahl in ‘Marcel the Shell With Shoes On’.A24

Rather than having theMarcelteam have a go at re-create Stahl’s in-studio intro, the60 Minutesteam shot it themselves.

The end result was special for all involved, including Stahl.

I see that about her.

I think that is true.

“I mean, she is such an incredible veteran journalist.