In this captivating podcast episode, Kevin Goetz sits down with Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, the dynamic duo and powerhouse producers behind Temple Hill Productions. With an impressive track record of successful films and television shows, including The Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars, and Love, Victor, Wyck and Marty have left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry. Join them as they share their insights, experiences, and the story behind their remarkable partnership that has shaped the landscape of Hollywood.

Godfrey takes us back to his humble beginnings as an intern at New Line Cinema and recounts his journey to becoming an executive, including his first project, National Lampoon’s Spring Break. Meanwhile, Bowen shares his upbringing in a small Texas town, his international experiences, and the pivotal moment when he decided to pursue a career in film after watching Dances with Wolves.

Goetz brings up a memorable screening of The Fault in Our Stars, a film that took everyone by surprise with its overwhelming popularity. Godfrey reveals how he managed to track down author John Green at a book signing, and how their shared love for Liverpool football played a pivotal role in their collaboration on the project.

“You remember like when you were a kid, and you had a crush on someone, and you called them on the phone and that feeling of like being on the phone and neither of you speaking, but no one hanging up.” – Wyck Godfrey on The Fault in Our Stars

Goetz delves into Godfrey’s time at Paramount and the valuable lessons he learned there, which ultimately influenced their partnership when he returned to Temple Hill Productions. They discuss the marketing strategies employed for the film Smile and how their studio experience influenced distribution decisions.