Only Murders in the Building Podcast Adaptation (Part 2) w/ actors Molly Shannon and Michael Cyril Creighton, and John Hoffman
Sep 27, 2024
Join Molly Shannon, the comedy legend known for her role as Bev Melon, along with actor Michael Cyril Creighton, who plays Howard, and showrunner John Hoffman. They dive into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of adapting the podcast into a show, sharing personal anecdotes that reveal the collaborative spirit on set. They also explore the hilarious use of physical comedy, like Bev's oversized water bottle, and reflect on deeper themes of self-reflection through doubles and doppelgangers, adding layers to the narrative.
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Longtime Creative Friendship Sparked Role
- Molly Shannon and John Hoffman have been friends for decades after meeting at Molly's LA stage show and started trading shows and ideas.
- Molly describes Bev Mellon as a hard-working Hollywood producer who 'shows up' and gets the job done.
Showrunner's Hands-On Leadership
- Molly Shannon praises John Hoffman's hands-on leadership and attention to detail across cast and production.
- She credits his care for making the show brilliant and giving actors strong character arcs.
Balancing Mystery, Emotion, And Comedy
- Molly notes that writing this show requires balancing emotional baseline, mystery plotting, and comedy from character.
- She highlights that the mystery and emotional story are separate writing tasks that must both land.