Uncover the Untold Secrets of Screenwriting with Jack Epps in This Exclusive Go Into The Story Interview
Scott: The Secret of My Success did huge business. $12 million budget, I think is what I read, and it grossed 110 million worldwide, which is a grand slam in terms of return on investment. Let’s jump to Turner & Hooch.
Jack: I’m in Hawaii with my kids, my family, we’re sitting there and Jim calls and says, “I want to do this dog movie.” I’m going, “Jim, no, I don’t want to do a dog movie. Let’s not do that.” He goes, “No, I love this, we can make this character a star.” And again, the passion. His passion was so deep. I said, “OK, you’re really into this. Let’s do it.” The original director in development was Henry Winkler. I met with Henry and Tom Hanks.
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