Show Notes
Director Mark Waters (Freaky Friday, Mean Girls, The Spiderwick Chronicles, Mr. Popper’s Penguins) joins Jamie to talk about his journey into filmmaking, the making of his most iconic movies, and the lessons he’s learned from working with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
Mark reflects on his path from pre-med student to filmmaker, how his brother Daniel Waters inspired his career, and the challenges of reimagining Freaky Friday.
He shares the behind-the-scenes story of Mean Girls becoming a cultural phenomenon, directing Jim Carrey in Mr. Popper’s Penguins, and the creative process behind Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
He also offers advice to aspiring filmmakers, emphasizing the importance of creating content, embracing mistakes, and seizing opportunities in today’s film industry.
Host: Jamie Lovett Producers: Chris Lovett & Jamie Lovett Camera Operator: Carl Lovett Video Editor: Carl Lovett Sound: Carl Lovett Lighting & Grip: Carl Lovett
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