Chuck Hayward on Remaking “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

I want to do projects that are actually saying something that people can connect to. - Chuck Hayward

Welcome Chuck :

We’re joined on the Starline by producer, writer and executive producer. You’ve seen his work on Ted Lasso & Wandavision. His next project is the remake of “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead”. We welcome Chuck Hayward.

Chuck, let’s take a Beyond the Mic Mini. “The doctor said to avoid stress at all times, if you keep this up I swear to god, I’m gonna slap you to Spain”. 33 years later and you’ve reloaded this story for a new generation. Why was it important for you to retell this tale?

Were there any moments that you thought were questionable in the 1st read, but the cast delivered it better than you first thought?

How many Easter eggs did you throw into the movie that people can find like references to funeral homes, Syracuse University etc?

How did the final cut of the movie make you feel especially when you showed it to your friends and family in Delaware?

The Fast Four:

It’s time for the Fast 4, 4 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. Best Eagles game you’ve ever attended and did they win?

2. Favorite scotch is what?

3. Best place in Wilmington?

4. Which show that you have worked on didn’t get the love that you thought it deserved?

Two Big Questions:

Chuck, you’ve had great successes and some failure to launch. What’s your next project and how do you want to attack your future?

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve overcome in Hollywood?

The Wrap:

He loves Rodney Square, drinking McAllen Terra and wants you to watch “Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead” Chuck Hayward thank for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is a Beyond the Mic Mini.

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