LMGI COMPASS
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Jansen started with a small team of scouts, all of whom had
worked with him on The OA and Barry: LM Alexander Georges/
LMGI, KALM/scout Brian Kinney/LMGI and KALM/scout Alex
Moreno/LMGI. Perry Mason co-executive producer Aida Rodgers,
who had worked closely with Jansen on The OA and Barry, was
quick to invite him onboard for Perry Mason.
"Jonathan was born in Los Angeles and grew up there and
knows the city inside and out," she says. "We've worked on many
of the same projects. He loves architecture and buildings and
loves a challenge. We have a great production designer in John
Goldsmith. John and Jonathan work really well together, and they
have a great time solving the riddle that is each show.
"Jonathan is not afraid of knocking on doors and connecting
with homeowners. He loves finding unique and different things,
as opposed to going through location services. He tends to go
the extra mile, and he often finds a real gem. He cares deeply
about the creative. What makes him unique is that he wants to
find something new. He doesn't get frustrated when a director
says, 'Oh, that's good, but give it another push.'
"I'm pretty big on vetting whom I hire. I like having people I enjoy
spending time with, and we all spend a lot of time together on a
show. On Perry Mason, we had a phenomenal director, Tim Van
Patten, who provides an inclusive environment. In Tim's world,
no idea is bad. Maybe it's off the wall but fun. The sky is the limit
when you're trying to recreate 1930s L.A. in 2019."
Rodgers admires Jansen's management style. "He manages his
team really well," she says. "He has a good eye for people. We have
amazing scouts. Everyone is part of the family and he takes care
