Opening up worlds: Paul Reiser on ‘Aliens: What If…?’ and the surreal and serendipitous

from AIPT Comics · host David Brooke

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This week, we host special guest Paul Reiser to talk about Aliens: What If...? out this week. We discuss how this unique comic series came about, how he works with his son on the project, how he views his career in movies, comedy, writing, and more!

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