Ep584 - Jac Schaeffer Returns, Showrunner ‘Agatha All Along,’ ‘WandaVision’

Jac Schaeffer is an accomplished screenwriter best known for her groundbreaking work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She served as the head writer and executive producer for WANDAVISION, Marvel's first TV series on Disney+, starring Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany. Schaeffer's background includes THE HUSTLE which starred Anne Hathaway and Rebel Wilson, and Marvel Studios’ feature film BLACK WIDOW, starring Scarlett Johansson. In Schaeffer's latest show, AGATHA ALL ALONG, a spell-bound Agatha Harkness regains freedom thanks to a teen's help. Intrigued by his plea, she embarks on the Witches' Road trials to reclaim her powers and discover the teen's motivations. In this interview, we talk about the role of IP in storytelling, her show AGATHA ALL ALONG, the creative process and collaboration, working with Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza, and much more. You can also listen to our first conversation back in Episode 305 of the podcast. Want more? Steal my first book, INK BY THE BARREL - SECRETS FROM PROLIFIC WRITERS right now for free. Simply head over to www.brockswinson.com to get your free digital download and audiobook. If you find value in the book, please share it with a friend as we’re giving away 100,000 copies this year. It’s based on over 400 interviews here at Creative Principles. Enjoy! If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It only takes about 60 seconds and it really helps convince some of the hard-to-get guests to sit down and have a chat (simply scroll to the bottom of your iTunes Podcast app and click “Write Review"). Enjoy the show!