Jonah Hill is a film actor, writer, and filmmaker. He broke out in comedy with Superbad in 2007, before earning critical acclaim in dramatic roles in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street. He transitioned into filmmaking with his directorial debut Mid90s, a raw and culturally resonant coming-of-age story that established his distinct, emotionally honest voice. Expanding across mediums, he has directed music videos, commercial campaigns, and television, while producing and developing projects through Strong Baby Productions, including the Netflix documentary Stutz. Now a multidisciplinary filmmaker, he continues to shape character-driven stories—most recently directing Outcome, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026.
0:00 Jonah Hill
7:52 Directors, Creative Freedom, and Learning from the Greats
9:42 Surfing, TM, and Leaving Social Media
12:28 Gratitude, Positive Action, and Rewiring the Mind
17:16 Loss, Family, and Becoming Responsible
20:20 “Not Everything Is One Thing” — Truth and Performance
24:07 Hollywood, Perception, and Finding Depth
27:22 Fatherhood and Redefining Success
29:35 Writing Process and Falling in Love with Ideas
34:25 Early Career, Comedy Influences, and Breakthrough
37:05 Superbad, Collaboration, and Lifelong Creative Partners
39:03 Acting, Emotion, and Working with Great Actors
42:01 Stutz, Vulnerability, and Making Work That Helps People
49:23 Creativity, Craft, and Channeling Ideas
51:53 The Seed of Outcome and Building a Film
55:42 Letting the Film Evolve Beyond Comedy
58:10 Relationships, Amends, and What Actually Matters
1:08:33 Fame, Identity, and the Future of Comedy
