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Chris Rock credits Scott Rudin for improving his filmmaking skills

Chris Rock told a Toronto International Film Festival audience that former producer Scott Rudin helped him become a better filmmaker.

Chris Rock Says Scott Rudin’s ‘Hard Coaching’ Made Him a Better Filmmaker: Some Creatives Don’t ‘Respond to a Hug’
File photo Chris Rock Says Scott Rudin’s ‘Hard Coaching’ Made Him a Better Filmmaker: Some Creatives Don’t ‘Respond to a Hug’ Photo: Variety

Rock discusses past directing work

The comedian spoke about his 2014 film Top Five during a keynote chat. He wrote the script in 2012 while working on the production of Grown Ups 2.

Rudin produced the comedy project

Scott Rudin served as the producer for that specific movie. Rock stated that Rudin pushed him in a way that improved his craft.

Comedian explains need for tough love

Rock told the crowd that not everyone responds to a hug when facing challenges. He believes some creatives require hard coaching to reach excellence.

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