Is HBO's The Rehearsal Real? Why That Question Misses The Point

Questions continue to swirl about whether HBO's The Rehearsal is real, but that question could be missing out on what the show is trying to accomplish. The premise is that Fielder helps participants practice real-life confrontations they're nervous about, but that setup doesn't last long. The Rehearsal introduces Angela, a devout Christian who wants to rehearse being a parent with the right father. After failing to find a match for her, Fielder offers to help be the "pretend dad" in Angela's practice. The show brings in a rotating group of child actors to help immerse Angela in the experience.