She is known for writing and producing the popular “Pitch Perfect” film series. She also crafted the hilarious words on “30 Rock” and “New Girl.” Now, Kay Cannon is getting an opportunity to be the director of a major Universal Pictures film. Host Sonia Lowe talks to her about the comedy “Blockers.”
Video Content: Kay Cannon (2018)
SIDEWALKS host Sonia Lowe talks to Kay Cannon about her directorial debut experience with the feature film comedy, “Blockers,” starring Ike Barinholtz and previous SIDEWALKS guests Leslie Mann, Kathryn Newton and John Cena.
Mini-Biography:
Raised in Custer Park, Illinois, Kay Cannon is multi-talented performer. She is more known for her work behind-the-scenes, where some of her TV and film credits include “Pitch Perfect” (writer), “Pitch Perfect” sequels (writer and co-producer), NBC’s “30 Rock” (staff writer / producer), ABC’s “Cristela” (writer), “Baby Mama” (co-producer) and FOX’s “New Girl” (co-executive producer / writer) . In 2017, Cannon created, executive produced and wrote Netflix’s “Girlboss.” As an actress, she was seen in “The Little Tin Man,” as well as guest-starred on series and movies she worked on. Cannon performed at The Second City, ImprovOlympic, and ComedySportz.
Interview Credits:
Recorded: March 30, 2018
Host / Producer: Sonia Lowe
Editor: Richard R. Lee
Special Thanks To: Universal Pictures