#JOHN PHILLIPS IMDB DIRTY GRANDPA FREE#

I especially related to skipping a generation, where perhaps your grandparent has more influence, and more pure love, than that of a parent.вЂќ HeвЂ™s not afraid to really go there, and then allow the characters to recover from going there! But on second read I realized that the story really was about an emotional journey, and that the relationship between Dick and Jason felt unique. вЂњWhat struck me was John PhillipsвЂ™ original comedy voice. вЂњI read Dirty Grandpa as a spec script and couldnвЂ™t stop laughing,вЂќ recalls Josephson. The script eventually made its way to the desk of producer Barry Josephson, who immediately recognized the universal appeal of the story and its comedic brilliance.

#JOHN PHILLIPS IMDB DIRTY GRANDPA FREE#

The resulting script was an uproarious comedy with heart that offered an uncensored perspective on adulthood, aging and sexuality, all within a story that ultimately celebrates our need to break free occasionally and live life to the fullest.

That experience mixed with some ideas I held on to from my Upright Citizens Brigade days spawned this story and some of the characters,вЂќ he explains. He made a passing joke that he would get back out there pretty quickly should my mother pass away and I was shocked to see that side of him. вЂњWe began talking to some women and my dad was charming, funny and just crushed it, I couldnвЂ™t believe it.

Phillips, the storyline for Dirty Grandpa came after an eye-opening night on the town with his father where he witnessed his dadвЂ™s surprisingly stellar skills with the ladies. An uproarious comedy with heart that offered an uncensored perspective on adulthood, aging and sexualityДЇor screenwriter John M.

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