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Things were bleak as hell on the set of HBOs upcoming psychological thriller,Sharp Objects.

That is, until someone or something ripped a big one.
To break the ice, she brought on a fart machine.
Its hard to imagine such a thing existing in theSharp Objectsuniverse the show isdark.
She hid it inside the set unbeknownst to Jean-Marc [Vallee], Smith continues.
The director, who also helmedBig Little Lies, wasnt so keen on the anonymous farter.
First couple takes, shed press the button and Jean-Marc freaked out.
He was like, Who was that?
It was great, Smith laughs.