Action Quote by Kevin Nealon
“Me and Conan O'Brien and Robert Smigel and Dana Carvey wrote a script called 'Hans and Franz: The Girlyman Dilemma,' and it was going to be co-produced with Arnold Schwarzenegger, and he was going to co-star in it. We had a deal with Sony, we got paid to write it, and it was a musical, but it never got made because...I think Arnold kind of backed out at the last minute because he was getting cold feet because ;The Last Action Hero' had come out, where he was parodying himself. But it was a really funny script, and I wish it could've seen the light, because I think it would've done really well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comedy Central, 2005
A comedic script featuring parody characters was planned with big-name talent, but was abandoned due to the lead’s hesitation after a similar film’s failure.
In simple terms: Big comedy projects can fall apart when stars back out.
Key Takeaway
Secure commitment before investing heavily.
Themes
comedy
parody
film production
collaboration
risk
Mood
reflective
hopeful
cautious
Type
industry
creative
business
When to use this quote
- script pitching
- budget planning
- talent negotiations
- project management
Key Concepts
industry dynamics
creative development
star power
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards can protect a project from sudden withdrawals?
- How does past failure influence future decisions?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on a single star can jeopardize a project.
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