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🚐 Bob Odenkirk Exclusive: The Origins of His Favorite SNL Creation
Bob Odenkirk reflects on his career and why creating Matt Foley for Chris Farley is the best time he ever had at work.
Michael Ahr
April 21, 2026
Tuesday Edition April 21, 2026
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The most memorable stories don’t happen overnight. They’re shaped over time and sometimes only click when the right people finally bring them to life. From comedy sketches that took years to find their moment, to long-game TV storytelling with a clear end in sight, to films digging into the past to tell something more personal and raw, the batch of exclusive interviews in today’s newsletter is all about how great moments are crafted, not just delivered.
But beyond the meticulous construction of the stories, none of these discussions go quite the way you expect them to either. Bob Odenkirk chooses an unusual moment as the highlight of his career. Harold Perrineau talks about a major twist in From season 4 while only teasing a potential payoff. And the makers of He Bled Neon share a shocking real life inspiration behind their noir Vegas thriller. How can something so carefully built still manage to be so surprising? I guess that’s the art of screenwriting!
— Michael Ahr, Newsletter Editor
IN THIS ISSUE
Our exclusive interview with Bob Odenkirk of Normal 💥
An exclusive interview with Harold Perrineau about From season 4 🤔
Our chat with the cast and creators of He Bled Neon 🎰
…and more!