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Kevin Smith: "To still be enchanted by movies is a gift."

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 17: Writer/Direector Kevin Smith hosts the Socially Distanced Exclusive Preview Of
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA - JUNE 17: Writer/Direector Kevin Smith hosts the Socially Distanced Exclusive Preview Of

Kevin Smith on 80s nostalgia, Henry Rollins, Marvel superfandom, and Masters of the Universe

Kevin Smith sits down with Kyle Meredith to talk about Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revelation. The Dogma writer/director shares his experience creating the continuation of He-Man and the Eternia crew, meeting fan expectations, and working with people’s nostalgia. Smith draws on his own experiences, from seeing Raiders of the Lost Ark with his dad to his own Marvel superfandom.

Packed with a huge cast of voice actors, Smith discusses having Henry Rollins and Lena Heady on board, and drawing comparisons between Game of Thrones and Masters of the Universe. He also gives a small glimpse of the second half of the series, highlighting Bear McCreary’s epic score.

Watch the interview above and then check out the videos below.

Kyle is the WFPK Music Director. Email Kyle at kmeredith@lpm.org

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