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Chris McKenna on 'Community' and Writing for TV and Movies

Chris McKenna on 'Community' and Writing for TV and Movies

FromThe Bulwark Goes to Hollywood


Chris McKenna on 'Community' and Writing for TV and Movies

FromThe Bulwark Goes to Hollywood

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Jan 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week on The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood, Sonny is joined by Chris McKenna. Chris was the co-showrunner on NBC’s (and later Yahoo’s) Community, earning an Emmy nomination for his classic episode “Remedial Chaos Theory.” He’s also the co-writer of the most recent series of Spider-Man films, Ant-Man and the Wasp, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and Lego Batman. On this week’s podcast, he discusses the differences between writing for TV and movies, his winding path to screenwriting success, and what it’s like to work with the great Chevy Chase.


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Released:
Jan 14, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Sonny Bunch hosts The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood, a new podcast featuring interviews with folks who have their finger on the pulse of the entertainment industry during this dynamic—and difficult—time.