Dan Harmon on ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Rick and Morty’ Drama and More
Summary
Dan Harmon discusses his career, from writing for Hugh Jackman’s Oscars to creating Community and Rick and Morty. He explains declining a Chevy Chase documentary role due to past workplace tensions and the challenges of scheduling a Community movie. Harmon also details the transition after Justin Roiland’s departure and the launch of the spinoff President Curtis.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: USAA, Toyota, and HBO Max
Early career, awards, and the start of Community
Working with Chevy Chase and the documentary controversy
Accountability, cancel culture, and cast dynamics
The Community movie: scheduling challenges and fan expectations
Transition to animation and improving work-life balance
Justin Roiland's exit and the future of Rick and Morty
Fandom reactions and the new spinoff President Curtis
Regrets, Marvel rewrites, and Jenga movie ideas
Meeting Christian Bale and closing remarks
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