John Wilson has a deep appreciation for trilogies, as he mentioned in a recent interview from his residence in Queens. During the interview, the 36-year-old filmmaker, known for his HBO documentary series “How To With John Wilson,” sported his signature white T-shirt. The highly-anticipated third and final season of the series is set to premiere on July 28.
Described as a comical portrayal of New York, Wilson’s show takes a unique perspective and explores the resilience and delusions of being a New Yorker. Initially a Vimeo series, it served as a side gig for Wilson, who worked on infomercials and as a production assistant for a reality TV show. Even after being picked up by HBO, the series maintained its focus on intriguing characters. In the upcoming season, viewers will be introduced to a woman who hangs inspiring posters in a public restroom in Brighton Beach. Wilson himself appears sporadically throughout the series, briefly captured in the mirror of a party bus, camera in hand.
The show’s personal moments have occasionally brought discomfort to both the filmmaker and the individuals involved. In the following edited interview, Wilson discusses the reasons behind concluding the series and the other interests that will occupy his time.
In the first episode of the upcoming season, titled “How To Find a Public Restroom,” Wilson finds himself trapped in a self-cleaning bathroom while filming the rinsing process. When asked how he knew to do that, Wilson revealed that he had previously attempted it in Boston back in 2010. He stumbled upon the technique while spending time in the restroom. By sitting on the sink, which triggers a button on the floor, the system is fooled into thinking the restroom is unoccupied. Wilson confirms that he ended up getting drenched during the process.
Wilson has referred to the success of his show as a miracle. One reason he believes it resonates with viewers is expressed through a comment made by executive producer and comedian Nathan Fielder in an HBO meeting. Fielder said that watching Wilson’s content allowed him to see the world through a similar lens. Wilson’s unique perspective has been honed over a lifetime of observing films, people, and embracing boredom as a form of inspiration.
The decision to end the show was formulated during the premiere of Season 2 and as Wilson began conceptualizing Season 3. He desired to conclude the series on a high note, considering the emotionally and psychologically draining experiences encountered in the previous seasons.
When asked if there are any parts of the upcoming season that make him nervous for viewers to witness, Wilson expressed that it is not anonymous viewers that concern him, but rather the people close to him. Many individuals on the show expose themselves and provide candid interviews, which compels Wilson to match their vulnerability, if not surpass it. The demands of the show began to exceed what he felt comfortable revealing about his own life. Therefore, he wanted to ensure that he was driven by the right motives, using a phrase typically associated with “The Bachelor.”
Interestingly, “The Bachelor” is mentioned multiple times in the upcoming season. Although Wilson admitted to regularly watching the show in the past, he now finds himself watching alone, which diminishes his enjoyment. He likens the experience to sitting in traffic and overhearing conversations. However, he finds the last two minutes during the credits to be the most intriguing, as they offer an unfiltered look into what truly happens behind the scenes. When asked if he would accept the position of creating a season of “The Bachelor,” Wilson replied affirmatively. However, he believes his version would be a stark departure from the show’s attempts to hide certain aspects.
During the first season of Wilson’s show, viewers became enamored with his former landlord, Mama. Wilson remains in contact with her and often receives her mail, including a senior citizens’ MetroCard with her face on it, which he intends to send her. As for Wilson personally, his experience as a landlord has been enjoyable. While he doesn’t perceive himself as a traditional landlord, as his close friends reside in the units below, he has encountered some challenges, such as constant flooding in the basement since purchasing the building.
Contrary to what one might expect, creating the show has instilled more optimism in Wilson about New York. Each episode focuses on a seemingly insurmountable problem within the city, yet by the end, there is always a peculiar and inventive solution, even if it doesn’t originate from the city’s bureaucracy.
Regarding his future plans, Wilson stresses that he will continue making personal projects in the future. However, the nature of his work will evolve and mutate over time. He aspires to create content that he longs to see but that doesn’t yet exist in the world. For instance, he has already produced one book featuring items found on Craigslist and is in the process of making a second volume. One noteworthy listing he recently observed on Craigslist was for two sets of closet doors supposedly taken from a Kips Bay apartment once inhabited by a pre-fame Heidi Klum. The doors were being offered for free.
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