Josh Gordon and Will Speck are the directing duo behind the film, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. This duo explains the complex process of adapting a well-loved, children’s book to the big screen.

In this episode, we talk about…

How Josh and Will first met and what inspired them to direct projects together

Dividing the directing responsibilities between them

Their unique approach to producing such a complex film

Why they chose to adapt this particular story into a performance-based musical

How they convinced the IP owners to give them permission for the project

Honoring the artwork from the book in the making of the film





Memorable Quotes

“Something about otherness and about acceptance of things that don’t appear the way that you want them to.” [15:30]

“There’s something about what you have to impose on these characters, or creatures, in the absence of them speaking...and it also makes them more soulful.” [23:42]

“There’s nothing more complicated than a human-being. A human being is unpredictable.” [27:59]



Mentioned in the episode:
Lyle Lyle Crocodile is in theaters


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