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The Writing Process for Pineapple Express and Superbad
35:05 - 40:42 (05:37)
The creators of Pineapple Express and Superbad wrote their scripts in about six weeks but struggled to find someone to produce them. They eventually received help from Judd Apatow, who hired them as writers for his show and provided notes on their scripts.
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Judd Apatow and Paul Feig had a clear idea that realistic characters for Freaks and Geeks couldn't be found in LA, leading them to search elsewhere for auditions.
35:05 - 36:45 (01:39)
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Judd Apatow and Paul Feig had a clear idea that realistic characters for Freaks and Geeks couldn't be found in LA, leading them to search elsewhere for auditions. A majority of the cast ended up being from outside LA, with some members like Martin Starr being lucky to have landed the role while residing in LA, where he recognized creator Paul Feig from the movie Ski Patrol.
ChapterThe Writing Process for Pineapple Express and Superbad
Episode#108: Comedy's Dynamic Duo, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Rogen shares how Judd Apatow helped him in his career, from being hired as a writer to giving notes on their film Superbad and encouraging him to continue his work.
36:45 - 39:11 (02:26)
Summary
Seth Rogen shares how Judd Apatow helped him in his career, from being hired as a writer to giving notes on their film Superbad and encouraging him to continue his work.
ChapterThe Writing Process for Pineapple Express and Superbad
Episode#108: Comedy's Dynamic Duo, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg wrote Pineapple Express and Superbad in just six weeks but struggled to find someone who wanted to produce them.
39:11 - 40:42 (01:31)
Summary
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg wrote Pineapple Express and Superbad in just six weeks but struggled to find someone who wanted to produce them. Instead of making another stoner comedy, they decided to create a modern action movie based on their love for 90s action films.