Duncan Trussell Family Hour 703: Keith Jardine & Tait Fletcher
Aug 9, 2025
Keith Jardine, an MMA legend turned actor and director, and Tait Fletcher, a multifaceted actor and director, dive into the creative process behind their new film, 'Kill Me Again.' They share insights on transitioning from sports to storytelling, tackling the struggles of creativity in the film industry. The conversation touches on the misconceptions of success and the importance of embracing mortality and authenticity. Stories of personal growth and redefining identity add depth, while humorous anecdotes about mining highlight the connections between family and bravery.
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Serial-Killer Time Loop Twist
- Kill Me Again reimagines Groundhog Day as a serial-killer time loop.
- Keith Jardine wrote it to explore repeating murder logic under constraints.
Time-Loop Logic Is A Puzzle
- The middle of a time-loop story is the hardest because every iteration must align.
- Keith Jardine warns one small mismatch can wreck the edit.
Treat Writing Like Training
- Put in long daily blocks like athletic training to improve craft.
- Keith Jardine wrote eight hours a day during COVID to build scripts.
