Jorma Taccone on His Ten-Year Break from Filmmaking (INTERVIEW)
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Key Points:
- Jorma Taccone, known for co-directing "Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping" and "MacGruber," returns to feature film directing with "Over Your Dead Body," a comedic thriller that won the Audience Award at SXSW.
- "Over Your Dead Body" is a home invasion film based on the Norwegian movie "The Trip," starring Jason Segel and Samara Weaving as a couple entangled in a deadly and chaotic situation with escaped convicts.
- Taccone discusses the film's relatable themes about relationships, the challenges and benefits of streaming versus theatrical releases, and the creative process behind the movie’s title and promotional choices.
- The film is noted for its blend of comedy and thriller elements, and Taccone highlights the importance of audience reactions and the communal experience of watching movies in theaters.
- "Over Your Dead Body" is set for theatrical release on April 24 by The Independent Film Company, marking Taccone’s first feature film direction in a decade.
