Company Retreat star says Dougie Jr. and Anthony formed a genuine friendship.

Alex Bonifer says producers adjusted scripted scenarios on Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat to help foster a friendship between his Dougie Jr. character and Anthony Norman; Bonifer cites shared interests like sports and Anthony’s steady support during the season.

Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat is nearing its finale as remaining episodes lead toward a planned reveal to Anthony Norman. The series frames a work retreat Anthony helped organize as an elaborate setup meant to highlight his kindness. Actor Alex Bonifer, who plays Dougie Jr., says producers adjusted scripted scenarios to encourage a natural rapport between his character and Anthony. Bonifer notes shared interests, such as sports, and Anthony’s consistent support helped the two form a friendly bond on screen. Key points: - The show is largely scripted with multiple possible directions depending on Anthony’s reactions, according to Bonifer. - Bonifer says producers modified scenes to encourage a friendship between Dougie Jr. and Anthony Norman. - Bonifer mentions he made Dougie Jr. slightly more sporty and that both he and Anthony share an interest in sports. - Anthony’s willingness to stay close to Dougie Jr., even during odd or surprising moments, helped the relationship feel genuine on screen. - The season is moving toward a reveal that the retreat was an elaborate setup; remaining episodes air on Prime Video. Summary: The adjustments to scripting appear to have helped create a believable friendship that figures into the season’s emotional arc. Remaining episodes will move toward the planned reveal to Anthony Norman on Prime Video.