He's Ben Writing & Directing Hollywood Blockbusters (ft. Rawson Marshall Thurber)

This week on It’s Ben A Week, I’m joined by Rawson Marshall Thurber — the writer and director behind blockbuster hits like Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, Central Intelligence, Skyscraper, Red Notice, and the upcoming Voltron film. He’s worked with everyone from Ben Stiller to Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, Jennifer Aniston, and Gal Gadot — and now… me.Then Rawson and I get into:How Dodgeball came to beWhat it’s really like working with The Rock, Ryan Reynolds, and Jennifer AnistonThe pressures of directing mega-budget films vs. the joy of smaller comediesDirecting action vs. comedy — and why timing is everythingBehind-the-scenes stories from We’re the Millers and SkyscraperHis thoughts on casting, improvisation, and how actors can stand out in auditionsBalancing massive budgets with creative risk-takingHis best advice for actors trying to break in — including the one thing you must do And what it feels like to have Netflix’s most-watched movie on your résuméIt’s equal parts filmmaking masterclass, Hollywood tea, and unfiltered banter.🎧 Subscribe to It’s Ben a Week New episodes every week filled with unfiltered stories, wild guests, and brutally honest laughs. Hosted by photographer and professional barrel racer Ben McDonnell.📍 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon | Wherever you get your podcasts🔗 Connect with Ben: Instagram: @itsbenaweek TikTok: @itsbenaweek Website: itsbenaweek.com💬 Want to be on the show? Submit your story or pitch at itsbenaweek.com