Cinco Paul on Despicable Me, Schmigadoon & Making It as a Screenwriter

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Opublikowano: 2026-08-20

What does it actually take to build a lasting creative career in Hollywood? I sit down with Cinco Paul, the writer behind Despicable Me, The Lorax, Horton Hears a Who, and Schmigadoon, to talk about the career highs, failures, big breaks, and creative risks that shaped his path from aspiring songwriter to successful screenwriter and showrunner. In this episode, Cinco Paul and I talk about: how Despicable Me became a massive success—and why you can never predict what audiences will love why chasing trends can make your work less impactful taking Schmigadoon from an idea he held on...