John Hoogenakker found himself trying to balance filming The Morning Show and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox while facing Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Hoogenakker, 48, praised his Morning Show costar Reese Witherspoon for her support at the time of the 2024 storm, saying, "We live outside of town when Hurricane Helene came through. That was obviously a very, very big deal for us and for the people in our area." Hoogenakker was determined to complete his professional obligations. "The show must go on.