Evan Goldberg Movies And Tv Shows
Alright, picture this: you're scrolling through Netflix, trying to find something that's not a documentary about frogs or a Korean drama where everyone cries for 12 hours stra...
Alright, picture this: you're scrolling through Netflix, trying to find something that's not a documentary about frogs or a Korean drama where everyone cries for 12 hours straight. Suddenly, you stumble upon a movie that looks like it was made by a bunch of kids who raided their dad's garage for props. That, my friends, is the magic of Evan Goldberg.
Who's This Evan Goldberg Guy?
Evan Goldberg is like the kid in school who always had the best ideas for pranks, but instead of whoopee cushions, he's making movies and TV shows that are so outrageous, you can't help but laugh. Born in Vancouver, Canada, Evan grew up with his best buddy Seth Rogen, and together, they've turned their shared love for dick jokes and sci-fi into a Hollywood career.
Now, you might be thinking, "How did these two go from smoking weed in their parents' basements to producing movies that gross over a hundred million dollars?" Well, it turns out, all you need is a time-traveling squirrel and a dash of luck.
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Superbad to This Is the End: The Goldberg-Rogen Journey
It all started with Superbad in 2007. Evan and Seth wrote the script when they were just 13, and it took over a decade for it to finally make it to the big screen. But when it did, it became an instant classic, launching the careers of Jonah Hill and Michael Cera, and proving that there's a market for movies where the main plot is just two guys trying to buy booze.
After Superbad, Evan and Seth went on to write and produce movies like Pineapple Express, This Is the End, and Sausage Party. Each one crazier than the last, with plotlines that range from apocalyptic ragers to animated food orgies. And let's not forget The Interview, the movie that had North Korea threatening to blow up America's movie theaters. Talk about a box office bomb, amirite?
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TV Shows: From Preacher to Future Man
But Evan didn't stop at movies. Oh no, he had to go and take over our TV screens too. First up was Preacher, a show about a vampire, a preacher, and a former assassin who travel the country looking for God. Because, you know, that's totally a normal thing to do. The show was so nuts, it even had a character called Cassidy who was a 100-year-old Irish vampire with a penchant for BDSM. I mean, come on, how can you not love that?
Then, just when you thought Evan couldn't get any weirder, he goes and creates Future Man. This show is about a janitor who gets recruited by two time-traveling soldiers from the future to prevent the extinction of humanity. And yes, it's as ridiculous as it sounds. But somehow, it works. Maybe it's the perfect blend of sci-fi and dick jokes, or maybe it's just that Evan knows how to make us laugh until our sides hurt.
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Evan Goldberg: The King of Weird
So there you have it, folks. Evan Goldberg is the king of weird, and we're all just lucky subjects in his crazy kingdom. From time-traveling squirrels to talking sausages, this guy has given us some of the most outrageous and hilarious movies and TV shows out there. And let's be real, after a long day of adulting, who doesn't need a little bit of that in their life?
So next time you're scrolling through Netflix, and you see a movie that looks like it was made by a bunch of kids on a sugar high, chances are, it's an Evan Goldberg production. And you know what? That's not a bad thing. In fact, it's pretty freaking awesome.