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Were you a “Blazing Saddles” fan? Were you familiar with all references and updates to this material in this one?
I grew up loving Mel Brooks and loved “Blazing Saddles” and loved “High Anxiety” and “Spaceballs” a lot. Those were the ones I watched over and over again. He meant so much to me. It was so cool that that happened and that he was a part of it, and that it was that semi-homage and kind of a continuation of his tone.
A few years ago I read so many 10th anniversary articles about Scott Pilgrim. Do you feel like this movie just keeps growing in terms of its influence and effect on people and has it become that massive sleeper or cult classic over the years?
I definitely think it was a sleeper as more and more people are becoming aware of what I’m thinking over time… I don’t know if that’s unusual. That is [what can happen], but it’s definitely… a really nice feeling. It’s really nice that people — because when we were making the film, we were all so excited and had so much fun making it. I was sure that would come through in the film and I think it does. I’m really glad that people are [still] connect with him and find him.
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank hits theaters on July 15.
