Only Spielberg and Scorsese Can Override a 20 Test Screening Score
Adam McKay · Adam McKay on how to make a movie about climate change · Jan 20, 2022 · at 25:18
Director Adam McKay discusses studio reactions to poor audience test scores in Hollywood with host David Roberts.
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“Maybe Spielberg and Scorsese are two people that could score a 20 on a movie and say, I don't care, put it in 3000 theaters anyway. David Roberts: Right. Adam McKay: No one else on the planet has the clout to tell a studio, I know we got a 20, but go with it.”
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