21 things you probably didn't know about Netflix's 'Dash and Lily'

Kirstie RenaeNov 18, 2020, 04:05 IST

Some of Lily's costume pieces were vintage.Netflix

Netflix's "Dash and Lily" is a festive and heartwarming series that has captured the attention of fans and critics alike.
Insider spoke with the series' showrunner Joe Tracz, executive producer Shawn Levy, costume designer Cristina Spiridakis, and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas to gather some fun facts.
The show was filmed in New York City and featured iconic landmarks like The Strand, and The Morgan Library and Museum.
The crew hand-painted 15 pairs of majorette boots for the series and had a "giant box" of red notebooks on set.

Netflix's latest holiday series, "Dash and Lily," is a romantic adventure through New York City.

Starring Austin Abrams and Midori Francis as the titular characters, the show follows teens Dash and Lily as they get to know each other via dares passed back and forth in a red notebook.

Insider spoke with creator, showrunner, and executive producer Joe Tracz as well as executive producer Shawn Levy, costume designer Cristina Spiridakis, and music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas to learn more about the new series.

Read on for some fun facts about "Dash and Lily."

Warning: This slideshow contains spoilers for "Dash and Lily."

The series was filmed on location in New York City during the fall and winter of 2019.

The show filmed on location in New York City. Netflix

Although the show was filmed in the winter, most of the snow seen on "Dash and Lily" is fake.

They had to make their own snow. Netflix

The band who played the Challah Back Boys featured real New York City musicians.

The real-life band that played on the show is called Golem. ALISON COHEN ROSA/NETFLIX

Dash's blue peacoat was actually a vintage Naval coat.

Dash's peacoat is very much a part of his character. Netflix

"Dash and Lily" got permission to film a scene at The Morgan Library and Museum, which reportedly hasn't happened in decades.

The show filmed a scene in The Morgan Library and Museum. Netflix

Many of the costumes for "Dash and Lily" were sourced from vintage shops.

Some of Lily's costume pieces were vintage or handmade. Netflix

While shooting at a coffee shop, real New Yorkers tried to order from the actor playing the barista.

The production crew had to ward off real customers. Netflix

Spiridakis handcrafted many of Lily's more unique costume pieces.

The costume designer made the festive Christmas-tree sweater. Netflix

Nick Jonas was an executive producer and had a hand in choosing the show's music.

Nick Jonas worked on "Dash and Lily." Netflix

Jonas also was hands-on in other aspects of production.

Nick Jonas also made a cameo on the show. Netflix

Although Dash's costume color palette was purposefully muted, it shifted a little throughout the series to mirror his feelings for Lily.

Dash's color palette shifted a little throughout the show. ALISON COHEN ROSA/NETFLIX

Crew members would line up to buy books at The Strand after filming.

A few scenes of "Dash and Lily" were shot at The Strand bookstore. Netflix

The most difficult costume to put together was Lily's first outfit of the series.

Lily's bright-green gloves gave viewers an early glimpse at her personality. Netflix

There was an entire box of red notebooks filled with handwritten journal entries.

There wasn't just one notebook on set. Netflix

The most extravagant costume to create was the Door Queen's gown.

Michael Cyril Creighton played the Door Queen on "Dash and Lily." ALISON COHEN ROSA/NETFLIX

Nick and the rest of the Jonas Brothers almost couldn't do their cameo.

The Jonas Brothers made a cameo on "Dash and Lily." ALISON COHEN ROSA/NETFLIX

The show's costume designer said the Santa suit was her favorite look from the series.

Dash saw a Macy's Santa on one of his dares. ALISON COHEN ROSA/NETFLIX

Different Christmas songs were handpicked to set the vibe for certain scenes.

Lily and Dash both sing "Fairytale of New York" on episode two. Netflix

"Father Christmas" by The Kinks was supposed to be a key song for Dash, but they couldn't get the rights to the music.

A lot of thought was put into the song-selection process. Netflix

There were 15 pairs of hand-painted red boots made for the series.

The boots were made especially for the show. Netflix

The show is based on a series of books — so a second season isn't out of the question.

There are three books in the "Dash and Lily" series so far. Netflix

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