In conversation with Paul Feig - The Housemaid, Bridesmaids at the Oscars, Ghostbusters and more

About this episode

Paul Feig returns to discuss various film projects and experiences with Simon Brew.

Paul Feig returns to the Film Stories podcast, to chat with Simon about a whole bunch of stuff. There's The Housemaid - with a clearly marked spoiler! - and The Housemaid 2. There's also Bridesmaids at the Oscars, an attempt get Spy 2 moving, the long-lost idea of a Play-doh movie, and a whole lot more. Bit sweary this one. Please like and subscribe and stuff! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Simon Brew

Guest: Paul Feig

Topics covered

• film
• Oscars
• interview
• comedy
• movie production
• spoilers

Keywords

• Paul Feig
• Bridesmaids
• The Housemaid
• Spy 2
• Play-doh movie
• Oscars
• film industry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Housemaid, The Housemaid 2, Bridesmaids, Spy 2, Play-doh movie

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