Christopher Mintz-Plasse Says Having His Mom on Set for His 'Superbad' Sex Scene Was 'Uncomfortable'

Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Jonah Hill inSuperbad(2007).Photo: Melissa Moseley/Columbia/Sony/Kobal/Shutterstock AlthoughSuperbadwas about finding independence, behind the scenes it was more of a family affair. With the cast being as young as they were, parents were required to be on set for some of the filming of the famously raunchy comedy. Now, to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the 2007 teen comedy, the cast and crew are opening up about the making ofSuperbadin aVanity Fairoral history.

Christopher Nolan Admits He Was 'Afraid' to Meet Robert Downey Jr. After Hearing 'Crazy' Stories About Him

Christopher Nolan and Robert Downey Jr. on July 13, 2023.Photo:Gareth Cattermole/GettyChristopher Nolanwas nervous to meetRobert Downey Jr.In a new interview forThe New York Timesrecorded the day afterOppenheimerreceived 13 Oscarnominationsin January, director Nolan, 53, and Downey, 58, recalled when they first met while Nolan wascasting roles for his 2005 movieBatman Begins.Downey recently made headlines for referencing a one-off meeting with Nolan about playing the Batman villain Scarecrow. At the time, he said he could tell during this meeting that Nolan was not going to offer him the role, which Nolan confirmed during theTimesdiscussion.

Christopher Nolan and Wife Emma Thomas to Receive Knighthood, Damehood in U.K. After Winning Oscars forOppenheimer

Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas attend the AFI Awards on January 12, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.Photo:Jesse Grant/GettyOppenheimerdirectorChristopher Nolanand producer Emma Thomas are receiving a royal honor.According to a statement on Thursday from the U.K. government toAP, the husband and wife directing and producing duo will be granted knighthood and damehood — which often goes to Brits who have made some contribution to arts, humanities or sports — for their work in the film industry.

Christopher Nolan Has 'No Guilt' About LovingFast & Furious: 'I Watch Those Movies All the Time'

Christopher Nolan, Vin Diesel.Photo:Pierre Suu/WireImage; Peter Mountain / Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Pierre Suu/WireImage; Peter Mountain / Universal Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection Christopher Nolanis aFast & Furiousfan! During a Wednesday visit toThe Late ShowwithStephen Colbert, theOppenheimerfilmmaker, 53, was surprised to learn that Colbert, 59, didn’t share the same level of enthusiasm as he did for the franchise. “I have no guilt about being a fan of theFast & Furiousfranchise,” Nolan said in response to Colbert confessing that he never saw any entry of the series, which started in 2001.

Christopher Nolan Honors Heath Ledger During Golden Globes Director Speech as Robert Downey Jr. Tears Up

Christopher Nolan at the 2024 Golden Globes on Jan. 7, 2024.Photo:CBS CBS The 2024Golden Globeshave selected their winner for best director of a motion picture:Christopher NolanforOppenheimer. Also in the running were filmmakersBradley CooperforMaestro,Greta GerwigforBarbie,Yorgos LanthimosforPoor Things,Martin ScorseseforKillers of the Flower MoonandCeline SongforPast Lives. In his acceptance speech, Nolan, 53, recalled of the year his 2008 filmThe Dark Knightwas up for awards, “The only time I’ve ever been on this stage before was accepting one of these on behalf of our dear friend, [the late]Heath Ledger, and that was complicated and challenging for me.