EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 47 MIN
Adam Shankman Spills on 'Hairspray,' RuPaul, 'Buffy,' Tom Cruise and More
from Obsessed: The Podcast · host The Daily Beast
Director, producer, choreographer, and Hollywood hitmaker Adam Shankman joins Kevin Fallon to discuss his outrageous new comedy Stop! That! Train!, starring RuPaul as the President of the United States. Adam shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hairspray, including how Zac Efron landed his breakout role, reveals what it was like directing Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages, and reflects on working with icons from RuPaul to Sarah Michelle Gellar. Plus, he opens up about producing the Oscars and the career moments that still surprise him. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Director, producer, choreographer, and Hollywood hitmaker Adam Shankman joins Kevin Fallon to discuss his outrageous new comedy Stop! That! Train!, starring RuPaul as the President of the United States. Adam shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hairspray, including how Zac Efron landed his breakout role, reveals what it was like directing Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages, and reflects on working with icons from RuPaul to Sarah Michelle Gellar. Plus, he opens up about producing the Oscars and the career moments that still surprise him. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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