Show notes
On the August 12, 2026 episode of /Film Weekly, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by multiple people to talk about the latest film and TV news, have a discussion about One Night Only, play an interview with director Will Gluck, talk about Super Troopers 3 and present a conversation with two of that movie’s stars, celebrate Wet Hot American Summer’s 25th anniversary by playing a quick chat with director David Wain, and talk a bit about Jackass: Best and Last and play a interview with the one and only Steve-O.(~00:18) Newshttps://www.slashfilm.com/2231754/kit-connor-cyclops-marvel-x-men-reboot-casting/https://www.slashfilm.com/2232100/jurassic-world-rebirth-sequel-gareth-edwards-exits/https://deadline.com/2026/08/joe-dirt-sequel-fox-animated-series-david-spade-development-1237027450/https://www.slashfilm.com/2232069/sam-neill-final-role-the-legend-of-zelda-movie/https://deadline.com/2026/08/leprechaun-new-horror-movie-lionsgate-1237028578/https://deadline.com/2026/08/jacob-elordi-ari-aster-scapegoat-scarlett-johansson-a24-1237030322/https://deadline.com/2026/08/nicholas-hoult-harry-potter-season-2-gilderoy-lockhart-1237001668/(~01:48) One Night Only Review: A Wild, Weird, Totally Unexpected Rom Com Pleasure(~28:42) Will Gluck interview(~42:20) Super Troopers 3(~51:20) Kevin Heffernan and Jay Chandrasekhar interview(~01:05:19) Wet Hot American Summer turns 25 (Theatrical tickets can be purchased here!)(~01:11:14) David Wain interview(~01:18:24) Jackass: Best and Last(~01:26:08) Steve-O interviewAll the other stuff you need to know:You can find more about some of the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked in the show notes.You can subscribe to /Film Weekly on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Check out patreon.com/popcultured to hear more from many of the folks you heard on this episode!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at [email protected]. Make sure to leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Don’t forget to take a minute to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - that helps us out a lot. And tell your friends about the show!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy