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Take 63 - Showrunner and creator Christopher Silber, NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii

Take 63 - Showrunner and creator Christopher Silber, NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss


Take 63 - Showrunner and creator Christopher Silber, NCIS, NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Hawaii

FromScreaming into the Hollywood Abyss

ratings:
Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

We talk to NCIS legend Christopher Silber.He talks about his first time working on the franchise, the difficult work environment at the time and getting fired.But then also his return to the franchise, his continued love for the work and the creation of the Hawaiian iteration of the show.Christopher discusses the pressure to succeed, the difficulties of being a showrunner - and why he shares the workload with others - and the importance of understanding the toughness of the path of a writer before one sets out.We talk about learning from bad bosses, how to run a room well and the rare feeling of having a first season of show going smoothly.A fascinating discussion with a leading showrunner.
Released:
Apr 20, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.