“What you never want to do is have a story that doesn't track emotionally, because then you're going joke to joke and you're going to fatigue the audience. The only thing that's going to string them to the next joke is how successful the previous joke is.”

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.