Judd Apatow Says R-Rated Comedies Can Come Back to Theaters: ‘Something as Funny’ as ‘The Hangover’ Would ‘Make a Billion Dollars’ Today
The leader behind the screenplay, direction, and production shared with EbMaster on the “SNL50” red carpet that just one individual with a brilliant concept can rejuvenate the genre in box office success. Apatow explained that once another comedy smash is released, there will be a surge of interest to recreate it. “These trends tend to oscillate,” Apatow said. “If someone were to create something as amusing as ‘The Hangover’ today, it would rake in billions, and everyone would strive to replicate it. It goes through periods of highs and lows, and I hope it picks up soon.