Sharon Horgan finds the comedy in 'Youth'
Summary
Sharon Horgan discusses her new HBO series Youth, explaining how she co-founded Merman to gain creative control after years of acting. She reflects on her career trajectory from broadcast networks to streamers, noting her preference for weekly releases over binge-watching. Horgan also shares her approach to showrunning, emphasizing that she avoids budget spreadsheets to focus on creative storytelling.
Topics discussed
Show intro and Sharon Horgan teaser
Analysis of the Paramount-Skydance merger and Rob Bonta's settlement
Debt concerns and potential Elon Musk investment
Trump pressure on CNN and the fate of Caitlin Collins
Discussion of Bob Chapek's memoir and Disney leadership
Sharon Horgan interview introduction and career overview
Transition from actor to writer and founding Merman
Navigating different platforms: broadcast, Amazon, and Apple TV
Balancing creative control with business and budget responsibilities
Sponsor break and podcast promotion
Origins of Youth and the delay caused by Bad Sisters
Pitching Youth to HBO and the rapid greenlight process
Production pace, on-set rewriting, and working with actors
Closing remarks and credits
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