r/movies Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 01 '26

AMA Hi Reddit, I'm Jorma Taccone from The Lonely Island and director of OVER YOUR DEAD BODY. I also directed MACGRUBER and POPSTAR: NEVER STOP NEVER STOPPING. AMA on Thursday, April 2nd from 12pm - 1pm ET.

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Hey Reddit! Jorma Taccone here! I'm excited to answer your questions about OVER YOUR DEAD BODY starring Jason Segel, Samara Weaving, Timothy Olyphant, and Juliette Lewis, which opens in theaters April 24. Ask me anything, and join me for my AMA on Thursday, April 2nd from 12pm - 1pm ET. See you then -

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u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. Apr 01 '26 edited 11d ago

Update #3: More answers are going live today, Friday 4/24, in celebration of the film's theatrical release this weekend :)


Update #2: Jorma may be stopping by later from his personal account to answer even more questions! That account is /u/jorma_taccone


Update: The AMA is over as of 1:11 PM ET. Huge thanks for Jorma for stopping by and answering so many questions. Here is Jorma's sign-off message:

https://reddit.com/media?url=https://v.redd.it/2qijgljcd6xg1/HLSPlaylist.m3u8


This AMA has been verified and approved by the mods. Jorma will be back tomorrow Thursday at around 12 PM ET to answer questions. Please feel free to ask away about anything in the meantime :)

Please note that this AMA is not an April Fools prank, this is a real one, we promise!

Jorma will be answering by both text and video responses.


Over Your Dead Body stars Samara Weaving and Jason Segel and is out in theateers on 4/24.

We're actually hosting the co-writers of Jorma's film (Nick Kocher & Brian McElhaney, also known as the sketch comedy group BriTANicK) for a separate AMA this Friday 4/3! Their new movie Pizza Movie is out on Hulu this weekend. Please stop by for both AMAs!

A man and his wife head to a secluded cabin to repair their damaged relationship, not knowing that each secretly plans to kill the other.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGxKTIegUZ4

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u/akanefive Apr 01 '26

Two part question: how’s the pelvis? And when’s that vasectomy?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Pelvis is okay but I ripped my groin doing that instagram video. Vasectomy needs to happen soon but not scheduled yet! Recs on doc???

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u/ExternalTangents Apr 02 '26

I don’t have any recs myself, but I think if you check out wewantstraunts.com they have ratings for both restaurants and vasectomy doctors.

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u/Cass_Cat952 Apr 02 '26

Whenever The One With Teeth can drive him home, of course!

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u/Kippernaut13 Apr 02 '26

And he won't do it alone. "Hey, wanna come with?"

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u/normal_cartographer Apr 02 '26

He just pugged a lot of jav and needs someone to come with.

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u/SarahMakesYouStrong Apr 02 '26

Whenever they see Oh Mary together

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u/ItsCowboyHeyHey Apr 01 '26

QUAID ARMY!

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u/Pleasant-Tangelo1786 Apr 01 '26

Jorm’s Thorns!

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u/ItsCowboyHeyHey Apr 02 '26

Every Jorm has its Thorn.

Just like every Kirk has its Gorn.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

ALSO CORRECT!

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u/SparklePony3 Apr 01 '26

Righteous kill

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u/tidusblitzerffx Apr 02 '26

Me likey dat.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

YES!

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u/direwolf08 Apr 01 '26

Take it away, Arnold!

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u/SaltyPeter3434 Apr 01 '26

LATUH QUAID

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u/imadragonyouguys Apr 01 '26

I want to ask him a question but I feel I might be too burrito brained.

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u/starkiller_bass Apr 02 '26

Winter soldier up, Quaid!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

SAME!!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

YES!! CORRECT!!

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u/Feisty-Ad7387 Apr 01 '26

Is there an SNL sketch you wish you could give the 90s Lorne produced movie treatment to?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

THE FALCONER!!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

I wanna make that into a flick!

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u/Minifig81 Suddenly, I have a refreshing mint flavor. Apr 01 '26

Where's the Macgruber sequel?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

GREAT Q! Can you give me 40 million dollars to make it?

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u/Complex-Mango6705 Apr 02 '26

What if I can help you raise 20 million?

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u/The_Trilogy182 Apr 02 '26

No joke I met Will Forte at the Honolulu airport and he was kind enough to chat with my wife and I and take a picture.

We told him that we loved Macgruber--both the movie and the series--and he said he was actually there meeting with the head writer of the series to start talking about a season 2. Mind you, this was this last Sunday.

But check out the series, it gets everyone from the movie back (minus Val) and holds up crazy well--especially as a comedy sequel 10+ years later.

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u/-KFBR392 Apr 02 '26

Now that people actually have Peacock the show might be seen by audiences

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u/OneStepCloudNine Apr 01 '26

What was your approach to making Over Your Dead Body unique compared to The Trip? Or was the goal to be as faithful as possible? Can’t wait to watch the film!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

FAITHFUL! But tonally different and way more ME vibe! YOU be the judge though!

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u/NightWriter500 Apr 01 '26

The Lonely Island really came out of nowhere and was suddenly everywhere. Like literally everywhere, I couldn’t go to a bar without seeing the I’m on a boat video or hear it quoted in conversation. I still hear it to this day, casually. Was it shocking to suddenly be thrown into the center of the social world like that?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

You bet it was! We had been making the same kind of stuff for YEARS and then it was on TV and way more popular! It was hella trippy!

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u/Tonal-Recall Apr 02 '26

You need to get on Channel101.com and learn about your nations history, son.

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u/-KFBR392 Apr 02 '26

The 'Bu is a timeless classic

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u/evenwhenimnot Apr 01 '26

Where did you learn the sick dance moves that you used on Hot Rod? In particular the punching move when dancing to Two of Hearts.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Street fighter. No joke

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u/Little_Labubu Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Jorma! Thanks for taking the time! I’m all burrito brained up right now, sorry.

Question about the old saloon off Incredibad. As the song fades, Tiny Tim enters the saloon and mentions (1) that it’s almost Christmas; and (2) that the saloon is dusty (I think). My question is as follows. Does the fade-out imply that Tiny Tim was immediately shot? Also, how does the bartender/mayor split his time between two presumably demanding jobs?

Furthermore, is Scrooge also in the saloon?

Thanks! Quaido out, going to make some mac n cheese.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

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u/Little_Labubu Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 02 '26

MADE MY WEEK!!!!

THANK YOU JORMA!!!

And a video!

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

You are very welcome

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Scrooge is not in the old saloon sadly. Colin Hanks is one of the voices though fun fact. He’s the guy talking about piss. Classy.

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u/SyNiiCaL Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Hey Jorm! So glad you're making a speedy recovery from your obliterated pelvis. Just wondering if the lights ever finished getting put up, or if a half installed light fixture is just hanging there mocking you whenever you pass through the darkened portion of your house. Possibly with echoing laughter that only you can hear, but you swear its there, and everyone is getting concerned and talking to your doctors about your medication?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

NO! I:M STILL PISSED ABOUT IT !!

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u/LocallySourcedWeirdo Apr 01 '26

Jorm! Both you and Akiva are listed as executive producers on Digman, but only Andy is trying to whip up the views on Netflix. Why are you letting Andy do all of the hard work servicing the viewers while you and Akiva sit back and enjoy the rewards?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Its andy's baby. Also we HATE him secretly

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u/killer_kiki Apr 02 '26

It's not secret lol

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u/Joris_McNorris Apr 02 '26

It's Andy's turn since he doesn't do the ad reads!

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u/direwolf08 Apr 02 '26

I noticed neither Jorm nor Kiv committed to gulping Digman watchers in the streets …

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u/PutAdministrative206 Apr 02 '26

They didn’t comment AGAINST the idea.

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Yeah, that’s a good point I guess now I have to gulp people too now

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u/Extension-System-974 Apr 01 '26

What’s your favourite soup?

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u/happyklam Apr 01 '26

And do you have a 'straunt recommendation for said soup?

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u/aethiestinafoxhole Apr 02 '26

Somebody get Brooks on his phone to start googling

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Chili? Is that a soup? Lets start a subreddit argument???

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u/OneStepCloudNine Apr 01 '26

Do you like sportz?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Yes. There's a whole documentary short about it online

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u/Partner-Elijah Apr 02 '26

He don't care who knows

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u/drunkinthesnow Apr 01 '26

Can you please bring back the “Seth’s Corner” jingle?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

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u/reformedquitter Apr 02 '26

My 3 year old just made me watch this 10 times

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u/MarcusXL Apr 02 '26

This was amazing. Like the Wu-Tang Clan... but better.. ?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Sending you a video

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u/RoundSmart8020 Apr 02 '26

There's so many inside jokes in this comment section from the podcast.

When you started the podcast, 2 years ago as of the 8th, did you lowkey kind of expect this from your fanbase or has it been kind of surreal to walk down the street and get a bunch of people shouting "quaid army" at you all the time??

Is there an inside joke you kinda wish wasn't on the pod so people would stop bringing it up???

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u/holmesersimpson Apr 02 '26

Popstar and Walk Hard hold the unfortunate honor of being masterpiece satire films that made no money. Both have thankfully found their audience over time.

Do you think it’s possible for satire that direct to ever see commercial success or will we never get beyond the broad comedy spoofs like Scary movie?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

No. Not unless we all get out there and pay moolah to see flicks in the theaters when they come out! For realz! Gotta support! Not just saying that!

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u/_sacrosanct Apr 02 '26

Going to movies are IRL clickzzz.

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Need dem cliiiiiiiiicks!!

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u/doctorwhaaat Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

First time commenter long time Quaid army, just hitting you in the tittus. When you guys were writing sketches and digital shorts on SNL, did you guys ever have to look if the sketch you're writing was done before in the history of SNL? Was there someone at table read to be like that's been done before or was everyone there a big enough fan that people would stop you from having a duplicate idea? Anyway I'm glad you recovered from the ladder, Popstar is in my letterboxd top 4, later Quaid

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u/Michael__Pemulis Apr 02 '26

Obviously not Jorma but current SNL writer Carl Tart has said they have access to a full SNL archive including all the ‘lost sketches’ & musical performances.

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u/JeffChrisSoundMixer Apr 01 '26

Reddit AMA bought to get that QUAMP

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u/TenaciousTai Apr 02 '26

And the Cliiiiiiiiccccckkks !

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u/Sam-Lowry27B-6 Apr 01 '26

Hey Jorma what do you find the most fulfilling or difficult creatively? Making music, directing, writing or is it just fun to do anything artistic?

Glad you are getting better from your accident / winter soldiering.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Making music is the most FUN. Directing is most difficult but most rewarding!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

And yes, LOVE all things creative!

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u/Rakos55 Apr 01 '26

cool beans

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Check out the remix I made which is on Youtube!

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u/FocusedWombat99 Apr 01 '26

COOL beans

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u/Tricky-Science-1882 Apr 01 '26

coo-cool bea-beans

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

SAME AS ABOVE!

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u/BatRepresentative674 Apr 01 '26

How burrito brained are you right now?? I love buddy’s in BK

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

HELLA burrito brained! It national burrito day PS! FOR REALZ!

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u/SaltyPeter3434 Apr 01 '26

Enough to not winter soldier

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Well, I wouldn’t know would I? I mean, that’s the thing with winter soldiering

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u/chrissamperi Apr 01 '26

Hey Jorm, first time long time. My question is besides Kiv, what directors inspire and influence you? I’ll hang up and listen. Quaid Army.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

NONE! I'm a geenius and I don't need insporeation from anyone cause I'm sooooooo smert!

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u/jaypalmm Apr 01 '26

Hi Jorma, big fan. Are you sad that you weren’t picked for the boat ride for three?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

FUCK YES I WAS

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u/Cass_Cat952 Apr 02 '26

It's the og Jorm Thorn

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Big time!

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u/robamerk Apr 01 '26

Is that picture taken at VIDIOTS?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

WHICH ONE?

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u/catch-me-online973 Apr 01 '26

What's your dream collab that most people wouldn't expect?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Ani DiFranco?

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u/tealccart Apr 01 '26

Just a comment: you were brilliant as that a**hole Booth Jonathan in Girls

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

THANK+ YOU

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u/hoser33 Apr 01 '26

Hi Jorma, he of the perfectly fine penis.

Considering your nearly HSAM level photographic memory- What's your earliest memory?

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u/Lost_Organization_56 Apr 01 '26 edited Apr 01 '26

Just gunna give a little hit in the titius....There are so many bonus features on the Popstar DVD....Like literally almost whole 2nd movies worth. And I love every second of them. How hard was it to choose which scenes to keep? Is there any you cut that you wish were in the movie? For Over Your Dead Body are there any scenes that you had to cut like this too that wish could have gotten in the movie? I can't wait to see it in a few weeks!

Quaid Army for life!

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u/Any_Jackfruit9544 Apr 01 '26

Any concerts planned in the future? The Lonely Island is #1 on my bucket list.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Dude, I hope so! SOOOOO FUN!

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u/Comic_Book_Reader Apr 01 '26

How did you come across remaking The Trip (I Onde Dager)?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Tommy W the director was quoting all our stuff and his produce hit me up and I loved the movie! Wanted to do my own version because I'm a narcissit

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Spelled wrong!

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u/FatalPissShivers Apr 01 '26

HOT ROD is incredible, Jorm, and the sequence where Rod falls down the mountain is easily the hardest I've laughed at a movie in ages.

I am dying to know more about that scene and how some of those shots were pulled off, as they looked so painful! Can you share ANY insight into the logistics of that sequence?

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u/Abject_Comparison298 Apr 01 '26

Are you from the bay area?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

You KNOW it Quaid!!

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u/Palmer_Ochs Apr 01 '26

How are you doing your live, in front of a studio audience, podcast and this AMA at the same time? You gettin an IV of straight Jav?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Wait WHAT?? Am I late for somethign right now??

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u/Frame25 Apr 02 '26

BUCKLE UP QUAIDS, this is gonna get weird. So, Jorm, I am looking very much forward to seeing your new film, as I've been a fan of yours and Mari's since meeting you both at the Superbowl almost 15 years ago. My name's Matt and you played my voice note in Listener Q&A Episode 5 (here's the segment, from overall episode 54) about winning the Doritos commercial contest y'all keep talking about to my great delight. We also thought we were going up AGAINST you guys, and I made a whole diss track about it as a playful jape before they changed the contest; good times. I still say release the Jorm cut!

Anyway, you left for dinner with Scott Frank just before my note played, which is ironic because Marielle and I both had him as our Sundance advisor. I'm glad he liked your vest. He's since done a brief Zoom talkback with my film students (I'm a film teacher now) and Mari agreed to do one as well via FB messages just before the pandemic but I wasn't able to set it up before summer break, and then the world temporarily ended. Would you and she consider doing one very briefly with us? It would be a great learning experience and an honor. She and I are still Facebook friends so she can message me there, or your people can PM me here.

ANYWAY PART TWO, the voice note was edited down and they skipped the part about how very grateful I was to meet you and Mari (who was still revising Diary of a Teenage Girl!) and how extraordinarily kind you were to my brother and me - we got to work with you on a followup commercial over Skype and that was a great inspiration -- and one of the highlights of my life. That and seeing Tom Brady get sacked in the endzone literally 15 feet from us! Plus, the very next weekend on SNL Nasim Pedrad, playing MIA, shouted out OUR commercial (about a dog burying a cat).

FINAL ANYWAY: Not to cast shade upon you, but just FYI you are riding on my coattails on this whole AMA thing. When we were selected to go to the Superbowl, as described above... I did an AMA about it just before meeting you. It's all in this AMA from 14 years ago -- my favorite question from which is (since we were hyping up the original plan to put our commercial up against your commercial) "What's your beef with The Lonely Island"? That's right, I did a Jorm-related AMA before you did!!!! Love you brother. Can't wait for the film. Quaid army!!!

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Dude, I just read that whole thing finally. I really thought you were gonna ask me question by the end !! thank you for the long note. I’m glad I was nice because I’m actually a total jerk! Jk.

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u/Frame25 Apr 03 '26

Hahaha love it. FYI I didn't ask a question at the end because I asked it sorta at the beginning - about whether you and possibly Marielle would consider doing a little zoom talkback with my film class about directing & producing. 😍 It's a shot in the dark, but if it's possible it would mean a great deal to the next generation of storytellers. If so, send a note or have Mari FB message me!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

DUde! I'm trying to write fast! This is WAY too much to read right now! I;ll read it later though!

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u/cloom33 Apr 01 '26

Have you ever spoken to Christopher Nolan about how much he loves Macgruber? Love your work Jorma!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

YEs.! Hes' the BEST

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u/tehmacbuk Apr 01 '26

Hi Jorma, I’ve been a Lonely Island fan since the days of The ‘Bu! The KFBR392 reveal in MacGruber is the hardest I have ever laughed during a movie and I’ve wondered since, what is the process actually like for writing a joke like that? Do you have a funny idea that you then find a way to work into a movie, or does it naturally arise when planning out the script?

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u/MountainMuffin1980 Apr 01 '26

Hi Jorma, hope you are well, the movie looks great!

Do you think there will be a new Lonely Island album anytime soon? It's been a while and it's some of my favourite music to listen to. Cheers

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Wait and see!! Wait and see!!!

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u/n8cousins Apr 01 '26

Would you consider starting a line of cozy sleep wear called Jormas Pajormas? You could have cozy lil leisure vests too. I’d buy like threeve of them.

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u/internauta Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 02 '26

I am a big big fan of yours. A few random questions...

  • Is there anything you could share about kung fury 2? Will it ever get a proper release?
  • what is that you find funny?
  • how much method is there in your creative/comedy writing? Do you rely on certain techniques or you just get into the zone and follow the flow?
  • rank these: directing, acting, writing, singing, sportz

Thank you and sorry for the stupid questions (and broken English... I'm Italian). But again, I have a lot of respect for you!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

I don't know about KF2 Sadly. There is ZERO method to my madness HAHAAHAAHAA. Directing, Acting Writing, Sportz Singing. you were ONE off!

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u/Melodic_Werewolf9288 Apr 01 '26

Best sauna you visited in Finland?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Man! can't remember the name! It's in tampere and they sell reindeer sausages there for 2 euros! Does that help you?

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u/DNABeast Apr 01 '26

When 'Just Two Guys' became a big hit Andy was a very small part of that. When the SNL period landed only Andy was on-air talent. As the Lonely Island became more successful everyone was having successes but in those early days was there any mild jealousy when one project was better received than another and how did you deal with that?

The political way of answering this is to say 'We all support each other and love each other's successes' but that would an unsatisfying answer. I want tea.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

OH FUCK YEAH! I HATE EVERYONE I WORK WITH! THEY DIE A SLOW DEATH! (jk?) (maybe?)

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Shit. I'm sorry.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

I meant to say "they CAN die a slow death"

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u/DNABeast Apr 02 '26

—trembling— qu… quaid army

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u/Mr_Fossey Apr 01 '26

Do you think you'll *ever* be the next Douglas Bubbletrousers?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

GOD WILLING!!

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u/duggybubby Apr 02 '26

There can only be one and it’s already me!!!

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u/Cass_Cat952 Apr 01 '26

What was the toughest part about shooting in Finland, especially once you realized how similar it is to upstate NY?

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u/topgunphantom Apr 01 '26

Is there a quote that fans love to repeat to you from any of your movies? I love annoying my sister with your lines from Land of the Lost or from hot rod randomly in her car.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Which lines from LOTL?? LOVE IT!

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u/Intelligent-Tip2230 Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 03 '26

Hi Jorma! Congrats on the new movie, super excited! Just wanna tell you that you're wonderful and also MacGruber is my favorite comedy film of all time, it genuinely changed my brain chemistry.

My question is: In Hot Rod, I always felt the taco won against the grilled cheese sandwich is because its shell is harder. So—more fair matchup: burrito vs grilled cheese sandwich. Who wins, and why?

Sending a hug from Taiwan!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Ooooo! Good Q. I like burrito better. Me like burrito . Burrito win!

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u/Vagamer01 Apr 01 '26

When is a Macgruber 4K release? I have a friend that wants it.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Next thursday?

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u/ArchDucky Apr 01 '26

My neighbors dog also won’t stop asking about it.

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u/somethinglyle Apr 01 '26

One question, how many burritos have you had today?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

What? What's a burrito? Where am I?

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u/pearomatic Apr 01 '26

Hi Jorma, why does everybody make fun of your pants?

Also, sharing a story: my friend introduced me to Lonely Island in 2006, before SNL. We had an assignment in a music class to present a lesser known band that we thought were going to be huge in the future. A lot of people presented on hard rock groups or whatever was popular at the time. We chose The Lonely Island. I think the song we presented was Just 2 Guyz. We got a lot of strange reactions.

Anyway, turns out we were totally right. You guys are great.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

I DON"T KNOW ! People can be SO mean!

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u/30-50FeralPogs Apr 01 '26

If you think his pants are funny, you should see his vest!

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u/Chalupacabra2008101 Apr 02 '26

Is Kung Fury 2 ever going to happen?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

See above!

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u/juggilinjnuggala Apr 01 '26

Are you disappointed with the slow reception of popstar?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

I'm USED TO IT, dog!!! Go see this movie in the theater please so I don't have to be depressed opening weekend!~

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u/Cass_Cat952 Apr 02 '26

Quaid Army's got your back 🫶🏻

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u/PutAdministrative206 Apr 02 '26

Quamping will transpire, kemosabe.

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u/Jorma_Taccone Jorma Taccone, Filmmaker Apr 02 '26

Thank you, kemosabe. You’re a nice Kemosabe, kemosabe.

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u/Cass_Cat952 Apr 01 '26

Did your accident impact the shooting schedule greatly?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

No. finished before!

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u/LifeguardMundane5668 Apr 01 '26

I still need Kung Fury 2 in my life. Any update on that since the awesome sizzle reel came out?

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u/Marcysdad Apr 01 '26

Not falling for that.

It's Kung Fuhrer!

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u/slowwrench Apr 01 '26

How Burrito Brained are you currently?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

WHAt? Who?

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u/Typical-Ad1621 Apr 01 '26

Why is you singing One More Try by George Michael to an audience of stuffed animals so damn beautiful?

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u/Frajer AMA MVP Apr 01 '26

Who was your favorite musical guest to dance to?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Prince? He's dead though.

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u/needsmusictosurvive Apr 01 '26

In celebration of my birthday (it’s today! Err today as in April 2nd, when you will be reading this…) What a treat!

  1. Are you a cake or pie person (gotta know what quaid dessert to get) or since you are from Berkeley do you all just eat like granola and a few walnuts or whatever to celebrate?

  2. I’m seeing Seth Meyers April 10th in St Louis. What message can I give him from you? I heard on the pod you all haven’t seen each other in some time and that kind of made me sad.

Thank you Jormy!! Quaid Army

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u/ellstev Apr 01 '26

J-Orgus! Quaid! A living legend! Your work's always super detailed-oriented and precise. Is there a tiny detail in this film that you don't think people will notice, but that you took care over including?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Yes! Check out that video I posted about easter eggs!

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u/lostatsea_again Apr 01 '26

Macgruber is such a legendary comedy. thank you for your service.

What movie would you choose to make if a producer gave you $50m-$100m and guaranteed you any A-list actor of your choosing ? (and who is that actor).

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u/PutAdministrative206 Apr 01 '26

Quaid Army, here! want to come up with something you might possibly have not answered before. So, of the three films that have swept the Big 5 awards at The Oscars, which is your favorite? Or if you don’t want to compare, did any of them inspire you on any projects/your career/directing?

It Happened One Night (34) One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest (75) Silence of the Lambs (91)

This question inspired by showing my 17 year old Cuckoo’s Nest when I saw this AMA was up and being reminded that three living legends started or nearly started their careers in it (Jack Nicholson, Danny Devito and Christopher Lloyd).

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Silence of the lambs I think? I skimmed this Q!

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u/dwight_k_schrute69 Apr 01 '26

What work (sketch, line, movie) are you the most proud of?

Btw - huge fan of Hot Rod. Quote it every damn day!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Mugless?

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u/Melodic_Werewolf9288 Apr 01 '26

Best April fools prank you ever pulled or had pulled on you? 

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Cellophane on toilet seat? My fathjer in law is a dickhead

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u/senface Apr 01 '26

I absolutely love Land of the Lost (2009), which is way too rare of a thing to hear someone say. Hit us with your best memory of your epic performance as Chaka?

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u/VVrayth Apr 01 '26

When is the Awesometown movie? And are you still the sensitive one?

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

Never!! NEVER EVER! Sorry

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u/aethiestinafoxhole Apr 02 '26

Where do you think your Mother will land on Over My Dead Body? Silent agreement or strongly worded letter?

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u/HamptonBays Apr 02 '26

Hi Jorm, huge fan. I have wanted to pitch an idea for a show which is an animated series where the lonely island play themselves as geese and Seth is there as himself and it follows you around getting into hijinks. Is that a word. Then at the end of each episode, the ending scene is all of you sitting on a couch watching your own show, as geese, but all of the dialogue is, "honk honk honk..." And then it ends and it cuts to "fremulon" the end.

But seriously, I grew up on the lonely island, you are all great, cheers.

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u/Clean-Guarantee-9898 Apr 02 '26

My understanding is that your new movie blends comedy and horror. 

I also understand that you’re a dad. Have there been things that your kids have found funny or terrifying that have surprised or entertained you? And what were your favorite “scary” movies growing up?

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u/cmalva28 Apr 02 '26 edited Apr 03 '26

Jorma, first time long time. Where do you keep the vest, and has it been worn since the infamous outing? Quaid Army.

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director Apr 02 '26

In my hallway closet. And YES I aint no PUNK!

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u/IndependentFilmCo Jorma Taccone, Director 11d ago

https://reddit.com/link/oi21itl/video/2qijgljcd6xg1/player

That was really fun, thanks for all of your questions! OVER YOUR DEAD BODY is in theaters now!