Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss
Behind the glitz and glamor, Hollywood can be brutal. For every success, there are many more rejections and failures. Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss explores that world and each week a new guest will talk about dealing with rejection, failure and adversity in the entertainment industry. Writer Noah Evslin and podcaster Dan Rutstein ask the questions.
Screaming into the Hollywood Abyss
Take 151 - Showrunner, Writer Courtney Lilly, Black-ish, Everyone Hates Chris
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Season 3
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Episode 151
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We have the impressive Courtney Lilly on the show.
He talks about the state of Hollywood, being in the same storm but a different boat and the luck it takes to succeed.
We hear about his start as a journalist, showrunning on a show created by someone else and the importance of Morpheus.
Why Black-ish was a success, talented actors over good writing and the importance and value of diversity.
A fascinating and insightful interview full of self-reflection, nuggets of wisdom and candour.