Ep228 - Megan Ganz, Screenwriter ‘It’s Always Sunny...’ & ‘Mythic Quest Raven’s Banquet'

Megan Ganz was introduced to comedy by her father, who would show her Marx Brothers movies and let her stay up late to watch David Letterman. Then, as she started to write as a teen, she fell in love with The Onion and the idea of satire. In college then did an internship with Mad Magazine, but then landed a job at The Onion soon after. Today, Ganz’s credits include ‘Community,’ ‘Modern Family,’ ‘The Last Man on Earth,’ ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,’ and Apple’s new series, ‘Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet.’ In this interview, we break down all of the shows mentioned above, and discuss writing character-driven, impactful jokes, the goal of good satire, what it means to have a strong comedic vision, why dialogue comes last, and why she’s always been obsessed with ‘Always Sunny.’ If you enjoyed this interview, look for the print version on Creative Screenwriting’s website, and join millions of viewers for the new YouTube video essay series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5