From “Spaced” to “Shaun of The Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” the three British mates discuss their latest collaboration, “The World’s End.”
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Video Content: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright (2013):
In the TV version hosted by Veronica Castro, the actors and director talk about “The World’s End,” the latest chapter of Three Flavours Cornetto trilogy, which started with “Shaun of the Dead” (2004) and “Hot Fuzz” (2007). The three also discuss meeting each other.
Mini-Biographies:
The three friends have collaborated together in a number of projects, starting with the TV series “Spaced.” Then, of course, films “Shaun of the Dead,” “Hot Fuzz,” “The World’s End,” and the Steven Spielberg-directed “The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn.”
Born in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England, Simon Pegg is an actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director. Pegg co-wrote “Paul” and “Run Fatboy Run.” He has been in the film franchises for “Star Trek” (playing Scotty) and “Mission: Impossible” (as Benji Dunn).
Born in Dagenham, East London, Nick Frost gained fame by playing Tim’s army-obsessed best friend Mike in the comedy series “Spaced.” He wrote and presented “Danger! 50,000 Volts!,” co-wrote and starred in “The Sofa of Time,” starred in the sketch show “Man Stroke Woman,” starred as Commander Henderson in sci-fi sitcom “Hyperdrive,” and co-starred as Don in “Kinky Boots,” Clive in “ Paul,” and Thomson in “The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn.”
Born in Poole, Dorset, Edgar Wright is a director and writer. He co-wrote and directed “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World,” and co-wrote “The Adventures of Tintin.” Along with early BBC programs, Wright also directed music videos and the fake trailer insert for Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s ”Grindhouse.”
Interview Credits:
Recorded: July 23, 2013
Host/Segment Producer: Veronica Castro
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Focus Features, Allied-THA