Rick and Morty Writer: Ryan Ridley | Video Wiz

Summary

Ryan Ridley, a writer on the TV show Rick and Morty, shares his background before joining the show and discusses his journey into comedy and how he ended up working on the show. He talks about his early interest in comedy and his decision to pursue stand-up comedy in Chicago. Ridley mentions the people he met in the comedy scene, including Kumail Nanjiani and TJ Miller. He also reveals his desire to write an animated sci-fi comedy show, which eventually became Rick and Morty. Ridley discusses the challenges of creating unique and original content, avoiding unintentional plagiarism, and the show's approach to storytelling. He also mentions the creative process behind certain episodes and the challenges of designing characters and deciding their appearance. Ridley discusses the possibility of creating a virtual reality game based on the show and his involvement in various aspects of the show, including consulting on web content, DVD special features, and merchandise. He talks about his plans for the future, including developing his own show and creating content on YouTube. Ridley emphasizes the importance of creating content that you personally want to watch and encourages aspiring creators to make the stuff they are passionate about. He also discusses the unexpected success and impact of Rick and Morty and the show's appeal to a wide range of demographics.

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