'Friendship' Director Andrew DeYoung
'Friendship' Director Andrew DeYoung  
Podcast: IndieWire's Filmmaker Toolkit
Published On: Mon Sep 15 2025
Description: On this week’s IndieWire’s Filmmakers Toolkit, Chris O’Falt talks with writer-director Andrew DeYoung about his dark comedy Friendship—now streaming on HBO Max. He reveals how he shaped Tim Robinson’s offbeat energy, uncovered a vulnerable side of Paul Rudd, and crafted a breakup story that’s as funny as it is unsettling—proving comedy hits harder when rooted in truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices