Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso Dan Levy (‘Schitt’s Creek’) Goes His Own Way
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Jan 21, 2024 Dan Levy, the talented actor and creator of Schitt’s Creek, joins to discuss his directorial debut, Good Grief. He shares how a snowy walk and the loss of his grandmother inspired the film's heartwarming narrative. Friendship takes center stage, particularly the depth of chosen family in our 30s. Levy reflects on his awkward early days at MTV Canada and how red carpet pressures nudged him toward his true creative path. He also reveals how audience reactions to Good Grief motivate him to continue his heartfelt storytelling.
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Snow-Walk Sparked The Movie
- Dan Levy wrote a stream-of-consciousness note while walking in falling snow after his grandmother's death.
- That late-night moment sparked the emotional core and origin story for Good Grief.
Grief Can Change After New Truths
- Good Grief explores grieving a person you thought you knew after discovering a betrayal.
- The film asks whether you can grieve the person you loved and the different person you later discover.
Friendship As Chosen Family
- Dan describes friendships in your 30s as deeper and treated like relationships.
- He wrote Good Grief as a love story about friendship drawn from his own experience.