Randal Kleiser

Did someone say Greased Lightning? On this episode of Living to Write, Hollywood legend and T-bird himself, Randal Kleiser, joins the show to chat about a career that spans Grease, The Blue Lagoon, White Fang, and so much more!We dig into his new book, Drawing Directors, his early days working with George Lucas, and the encounters with filmmakers who shaped his path. We also look at the lasting cultural impact of Grease, follow up on how directors choose projects, and ask what keeps a filmmaker inspired after decades in Hollywood.It’s a conversation about filmmaking, lessons learned, and how to survive Hollywood.For more information on Story Summit, visit Story Summit.This episode is produced by Brian Landwehr and Bailey Patterson.