What started as a discussion over steak frites about detective shows and what made them such a reliable pleasure - the exploration of little worlds within each new setting, the guest stars playing killers and victims, and most importantly, a scrappy protagonist you were always ready to kick back with and see win - ultimately resulted in the creation of Charlie, the driving force behind P oker Face.” In a note from Johnson and Lyonne, who also executive produces with her and Maya Rudolph’s Animal Pictures banner, the pair say: “Never underestimate the power of a good dinner conversation between friends.