Jay Duplass & Michael Strassner - “The Baltimorons” | The Daily Show
Michael Strassner and Jay Duplass Discuss Crafting "The Baltimorons" from DM to Theaters
Discover how a seemingly random Instagram direct message sparked a friendship and led to the creation of the deeply personal indie film, "The Baltimorons." The creators detail transforming personal trauma surrounding sobriety into cathartic art while navigating low-budget filmmaking.
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- Collaboration began after Jay Duplass noticed Michael Strassner's compelling comedy videos on Instagram.
- The film draws directly from Strassner’s journey through sobriety following a failed suicide attempt, making the performance profoundly cathartic.
- Despite being shot without stars during challenging industry periods, the movie secured a nationwide theatrical release after winning an audience award.
Hosts Desi Lydic interview Jay Duplass and Michael Strassner about their writing and directing partnership on "The Baltimorons." They explain the challenging yet rewarding process of integrating deeply personal history into an independent romantic caper comedy.
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Top Comments (10)
Wow, this is an incredible interview and I love the story of sobriety and incomplete suicide. I'm glad he's still here.
What a great line “I’m so happy I’m here because I would have missed it”
DESI is absolutely the best host of the show. Superb interviewing skills. Can’t wait to see this film!😎
I'm a native Baltimorean (Baltimoron) and I can't wait to see this film!
Desi is a top interviewer
Desi is the best daily show interviewer. She connects with the guests, is knowledgable about the projects, and asks amazing questions. Her reaching out to squeeze Michael's hand was a genuine human touch.
That was a great story, friend. I’m sorry you had that kind of grief in your life that you thought about doing that… I’m glad you’re here
Desi is the best. Go girl x
Native Baltimoron, saw this movie the second day it was available in Baltimore with family and friends, we loved it. A true gem of a movie, about true human emotions, no CGI, no action scenes, a May-December love story that tugs at your heart, set around Christmas, hope it becomes a seasonal classic, and shows what is best about Baltimore, the community bonds, real folks living real lives.
Liz and Michael are phenomenal in this film. Been missing Duplass brothers' movie for so long. Huge comeback for them. Such an endearing movie.
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Top Comments (10)
Wow, this is an incredible interview and I love the story of sobriety and incomplete suicide. I'm glad he's still here.
What a great line “I’m so happy I’m here because I would have missed it”
DESI is absolutely the best host of the show. Superb interviewing skills. Can’t wait to see this film!😎
I'm a native Baltimorean (Baltimoron) and I can't wait to see this film!
Desi is a top interviewer
Desi is the best daily show interviewer. She connects with the guests, is knowledgable about the projects, and asks amazing questions. Her reaching out to squeeze Michael's hand was a genuine human touch.
That was a great story, friend. I’m sorry you had that kind of grief in your life that you thought about doing that… I’m glad you’re here
Desi is the best. Go girl x
Native Baltimoron, saw this movie the second day it was available in Baltimore with family and friends, we loved it. A true gem of a movie, about true human emotions, no CGI, no action scenes, a May-December love story that tugs at your heart, set around Christmas, hope it becomes a seasonal classic, and shows what is best about Baltimore, the community bonds, real folks living real lives.
Liz and Michael are phenomenal in this film. Been missing Duplass brothers' movie for so long. Huge comeback for them. Such an endearing movie.