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216 | Only Murders In The Building Showrunner John Hoffman: “Write What Delights You”

By The Screenwriting Life

10:42 AM EDT on October 3, 2024

JOIN TSL WORKSHOPS: https://tslworkshops.circle.soJohn Hoffman is the first to admit his surprise at just how comfortable he felt directing Meryl Streep on his set for Only Murders In The Building. She's not the only legend to have appeared on the show...Steve Martin, Martin Short, Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Nathan Lane: it's a murderers' row. And yet, it's been decades of hard work, ups and downs, passes, "almost-greenlights" and visits from Moetta...John's imaginary muse, that have earned him the confidence to showrun one of TVs most beloved comedies. Learn about how he built that confidence in today's lovely conversation.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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