Jun 8, 2026 · 47 min · 12 segments
We’re going back into the archives to rerun this insightful and hilarious conversation with Ryan Coogler and Jordan Peele. From GET OUT to US to NOPE, Jordan has delighted – and frighten – audiences…
Jordan PeeleGuest
Ryan CooglerHost
Paola MardoHost
And you know, the reason was w- because you refused to allow the character to be treated like a villain in the way you portrayed him, and you a- and, and Michael did.
You, um, treated him with the respect that you give a protagonist, even though his scenes are cut different.
And so I think that is the secret, is that the compassion is put and the humanity is there.
You know what I'm saying? Like, like, the family in Get Out, and is that named Adelaide? That-
And you know, the reason was w- because you refused to allow the character to be treated like a villain in the way you portrayed him, and you a- and, and Michael did.
You, um, treated him with the respect that you give a protagonist, even though his scenes are cut different.
And so I think that is the secret, is that the compassion is put and the humanity is there.
You know what I'm saying? Like, like, the family in Get Out, and is that named Adelaide? That-
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