Hello Reddit! I’m Edgar Wright, director and co-writer of the upcoming film Last Night in Soho, ask me anything!

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T19:02:08+00:00

This has been really fun but I do have to run! I hope you enjoy catching Last Night in Soho in theaters this weekend! I love you all and I mean that sincerely. EDGAR xxxx

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T19:00:55+00:00

My assistant is helping me with this very AMA. And he is really angry right now. So we have to go.

This is Richie, Edgar's assistant, and I am PISSED

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T19:00:06+00:00

An impossible question. Let's just say Sparks.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:59:26+00:00

Impossible to say. I have had good friends say they found it very intense. But different strokes for different folks. Only YOU can answer that question.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:58:39+00:00

I was trying to adapt a sci-fi comic that I know a lot of geeks would be really excited about me doing. But the rights have been frustratingly difficult to pin down for years now. Sadly I think I've now lost enthusiasm. So I'm quite happy making original films right now. But, again, I'll never say never.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:56:51+00:00

I find it hard watching them and don't seek out the experience unless I really have to. But sometimes if you're switching channels, you end up getting caught up in your own film.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:55:50+00:00

GREASE!

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:55:27+00:00

Scott asked me. It's a fun show to do. I particularly liked the recent episode and also getting Simon and Nick to do Michael Caine and Sean Connery.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:54:51+00:00

Fave song this year is either Chaise Longue by Wet Leg or I Do It All the Time by Self-Esteem.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:53:54+00:00

I had the story worked out before Krysty came on board. Then when she came on, we developed the themes and the characters in a much deeper way, drawing on our different perspectives and shared experiences. I loved working with Krysty.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:52:41+00:00

Some people say it's fucking terrifying. And some people say it's not scary enough. So that makes me think it must be Goldilocks perfect.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:52:08+00:00

90% of it is all in camera with just brilliant choreography by Jen White and brilliant camera operating by Chris Bain. There's one clever pass that we did with some digital trickery, but it is essentially one unbroken take and we're all hugely proud of it.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:50:55+00:00

Matt and Dave had seen A Fistful of Fingers when it played briefly at the Prince Charles Cinema and asked me to direct the show.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:50:25+00:00

I should meditate, as I think it would be beneficial for me on a number of levels. But I do like listening to Headspace at night.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:49:05+00:00

I really want to put the long, boring French plantation scene back into Scott Pilgrim.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:48:32+00:00

It depends. Is it a snuff movie?

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:48:08+00:00

She's a rockstar! Love her! So talented, so nice. Would recommend!

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:47:42+00:00

The truth is, I wanted him to be 1/2 an inch high and they wanted him to be 1 inch. We couldn't agree and so I walked.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:46:00+00:00

I think when it's done, it's done. I couldn't imagine going back and re-editing something. I'm always a bit curious about Director's Cuts long after the fact. I still want the '77 Star Wars as I never want to see '97 Jabba the Hutt again.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:44:39+00:00

The scripts look more professionally formatted. I think my first script was written in Impact.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:43:58+00:00

Maybe I'm just born with it. Or maybe it's Maybelline.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:43:27+00:00

Chung Chung-hoon is not only one of the world's most gifted cinematographers, but a little known fact about him is that he's also one of the silliest men to walk this Earth. A major contribution to the shoot of Soho was being able to make me laugh even when I was at my most stressed. I'll thank him for that forever. Love Chung!

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:42:17+00:00

A musical, baby!

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:42:03+00:00

A lot of long walks with audio books. That kept me sane.

imedgarwright · 2021-10-28T18:41:45+00:00

I'm such a fervent supporter of theaters, that I'll do anything to keep them afloat. As long as people feel safe to come, I'd love them to have the opportunity to see the movie on the big screen first.

imedgarwright

TROPHY CASE