The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points

Paul Feig: "The internet will eventually turn on you. I'm getting bullied by all these people. It really kinda knocked me sideways."

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Episode notes

In this episode of 'The Lulu Podcast: Turning Points' Lulu chats to director, producer, screenwriter and actor Paul Feig.

Paul talks to Lulu about the big turning points in his life - his TV show Freaks and Geeks being cancelled at the same time as losing his mum; directing hit movie Bridesmaids; and coming to terms with the backlash he received after he remade Ghostbusters.

He talks about his new film Another Simple Favour and working with Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick; what it was like to direct President Donald Trump back in 2010; and what advice he'd give to anyone wanting to get into the film industry. One word. Pivot.

Another Simple Favour launches globally on Prime Video from 1st May 2025.

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