Recently, Bridesmaids director Paul Feig stopped by and showed us how much he loves vaginas. Or at least, making movies with people who have them, and endorsing blankets that claim to be as soft as them. (Yes, we know the proper term is vulva).
Bridesmaids showed exceptional momentum at the box office in its second weekend, dropping only 20 percent from its opening on the strength of good word of mouth. Itâs on track to be one of the most successful Judd Apatow-produced movies ever, and thatâs despite the studio presumption that no one wants to see a funny movie with chicks in it.
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That, quite simply, means we get to see more funny movies with chicks in them. Among them, Feigâs next project, writing and directing a romantic comedy starring the wonderful Melissa McCarthy, with Apatow producing again. He told us that itâs about âhow the strongest relationship in the world builds,â adding that he was inspired by the fact that he has âa great relationship with my wife. Weâve been married for 17 years.â Theyâre negotiating with a male lead now.
Happily, it does not sound like the movie will be all about how even big girls can find love (likely with a makeover). Feig also responded to criticism that McCarthyâs character, as well as the roommate played by Rebel Wilson, were mocked in the film for their size. He said the parts were written without particular physical descriptors, and then that the actresses improvised much of the physical comedies. â[McCarthy] was the one who came up with the whole look for the character â the pearl and the action sandals,â he said. âI would feel more bad saying, Oh no, we canât do that because sheâs a certain body type.â