Edward Norton Talks Fight Club, Adam Sandler, and Seth Rogen!
- Jun 24, 2026
- 50:49
- Full Episode
Edward Norton joins Dana and David this week to talk about Adam Sandler, Seth Rogen’s improv, and his new movie The Invite. Also, getting stoned with Brad Pitt at the Venice Film Festival, why the Hulk’s pants always turned purple, and being directed by Olivia Wilde.
On Audacy’s Fly on the Wall, Saturday Night Live stars Dana Carvey and David Spade take listeners behind the scenes and reminisce about their favorite SNL moments, memories, and sketches with special guests.
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Brief Summary
Edward Norton discusses his career, "The Invite," and experiences with Brad Pitt and Adam Sandler.
Key points
- The Evolution of Film Reviews. Norton discusses how film reviews have changed over time, impacting audience perception.
- Fight Club's Surprising Premiere. Despite becoming a cult classic, Fight Club was initially a financial bomb, leaving its stars uncertain.
- Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems Praise. Edward Norton praises Adam Sandler's performance in Uncut Gems, calling it brilliant.
- The Power of Nostalgia. Reflecting on childhood shows and their themes, they evoke sweet memories.
- The Challenge of Modern Media. Navigating the overwhelming amount of content today feels psychologically challenging.
- Olivia Wilde's Unique Directing Style. Olivia's innovative approach to filmmaking involved shooting in page order, enhancing improvisation.
Episode highlights
- The Evolution of Film ReviewsNorton discusses how film reviews have changed over time, impacting audience perception.“It's kind of weird, isn't it?”3:46Jun 24, 2026
- Fight Club's Surprising PremiereDespite becoming a cult classic, Fight Club was initially a financial bomb, leaving its stars uncertain.“I don't think this is going to go well at all.”6:49Jun 24, 2026
- Adam Sandler's Uncut Gems PraiseEdward Norton praises Adam Sandler's performance in Uncut Gems, calling it brilliant.“I thought Uncut Gems was just brilliant, brilliant, brilliant.”10:00Jun 24, 2026
- The Power of NostalgiaReflecting on childhood shows and their themes, they evoke sweet memories.“It's funny how there's things that from when you were really young.”20:06Jun 24, 2026
- The Challenge of Modern MediaNavigating the overwhelming amount of content today feels psychologically challenging.“It's very very very very psychologically challenging to keep up.”22:54Jun 24, 2026
- Olivia Wilde's Unique Directing StyleOlivia's innovative approach to filmmaking involved shooting in page order, enhancing improvisation.“She shot it in page order, so we got to make it in the exact order of the scenes.”24:52Jun 24, 2026
- AI vs Human CreativityThe improvisational nature of filmmaking showcases the irreplaceable human touch in art.“AI is never gonna... I just can't imagine that kind of a process getting supplanted.”27:35Jun 24, 2026
- The Unpredictability of Film SuccessDespite a great process, the outcome of films remains uncertain, making success feel miraculous.“It's like a miracle to get to the finish line.”32:08Jun 24, 2026
Tension
45/ 100Some tension
