How To Write A Great Buddy Comedy - Steve Kaplan

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In this Film Courage video interview, Author/Writer/Instructor Steve Kaplan talks about writing buddy comedy movies where characters develop intimate connections and transform through their interactions, distinct from romantic comedies. The essence lies in characters breaking down barriers to build deep ties, exemplified by films like "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" and "Wedding Crashers." The genre contrasts with the Hero's Journey, focusing on personal growth rather than saving the world.
Steve Kaplan is the author of The Hidden Tools of Comedy and The Comic Hero's Journey, best-sellers in their field. He's working on a third book about writing comedy for television.
In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale and other universities, Steve created the HBO Workspace, the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and Artistic Director of Manhattan Punch Line Theatre. In addition to development projects for HBO, he has taught workshops online and around the globe and at companies such as DreamWorks, Disney Animation, Aardman Animation, and NBC's Writers on the Verge. Steve has worked as a script consultant and script editor for productions companies, studios, directors and individual writers.
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[@marton_dobo]

One of the best buddy comedies are the ones starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill. They play the same characters in every movie but they are the most loveable duo in cinema history.

[@autobot622]

I think the best buddy comedies involve one character with a change arc and another with a flat arc.

[@TimucinLeflef]

Good ole Steve! Did his course many years ago. Highly recommend it. His books are a necessity for every comedy writer.

[@pauldarrigo4395]

The Other Guys was a rip off of my show FBI GUYS. So much so, they cast my lead in their film.

[@beebuzz959]

I HATE it when that happens! 😂 Hang in there and keep writing.

[@filmcourage]

What is your favorite buddy comedy? What makes it so great?

[@ugochukwunwakeze3311]

The Hangover trilogy

[@HaleyMary]

Dumb And Dumber with Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels. I loved how the characters always tried to pull pranks on each other, but in the end, they were still best friends.

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

Bullet Train. The Other Guys. The Nice Guys.

[@Madbandit77]

The Clerks trilogy.

[@lonewolfgamingplus379]

I definitely write a buddy comedy like Bullet Train.

[@Goatythemeow]

Good movie

[@belisariussmith9095]

Rush Hour, 48 Hours, Tango & Cash, Pineapple Express, Twins

[@upgrade1015]

It’s about great dialogue getting actors that can banter

[@BuckRider17]

Lethal Weapon