“I always hated high-school shows and high-school movies, because they were always about the cool kids. It was always about dating and sex, and all the popular kids, and the good-looking kids. And the nerds were super-nerdy cartoons, with tape on their glasses. I never saw 'my people' portrayed accurately.”

American filmmaker and actor

Paul Feig is an American filmmaker and actor known for directing popular comedies and action comedies. His work spans the 2010s and 2020s, and he is widely associated with films such as Bridesmaids, The Heat, Spy, Ghostbusters, A Simple Favor, Last Christmas, and The Housemaid. He is especially known for his feature films, many of which blend sharp comedy with mainstream appeal. He has often worked with Melissa McCarthy, a collaboration that has become a recurring part of his film career.