“What I don't like is when I see stuff that I know has had a lot of improv done or is playing around where there's no purpose to the scene other than to just be funny. What you don't want is funny scene, funny scene, funny scene, and now here's the epiphany scene and then the movie's over.”

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.