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Brad Falchuk on life, death, and ‘Famous Last Words’

Brad Falchuk on life, death, and ‘Famous Last Words’

The Business · KCRW

October 31, 202530m 2s

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<p dir="ltr">This week, Eric Deggans talks with Brad Falchuk about his Netflix series Famous Last Words. The longtime Ryan Murphy collaborator talks about <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jane-goodall-famous-last-words-netflix-1236392543/#:~:text=Jane%20Goodall%20'Famous%20Last%20Words'%20Doc%20Gets%20Posthumous%20Release%20on,heard%20only%20after%20their%20death.">adapting</a> a Danish format built around deeply personal conversations that air only after the guests have died. He also explains why working with streamers isn&rsquo;t so different from his days in cable television, and how living with dyslexia has made him a stronger writer and creative partner.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Plus, NBCUniversal has <a href="https://puck.news/taylor-sheridan-is-leaving-paramount-for/">snatched up</a> Taylor Sheridan from Paramount, marking the latest shift in Hollywood&rsquo;s talent landscape. The Yellowstone creator will start a film deal at NBCU in 2026, with his TV projects following in 2029. His departure comes as Paramount faces layoffs and budget tightening under CEO David Ellison, who has spent heavily on <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/paramount-ufc-rights-latin-america-australia-1236411520/">sports</a> and <a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/south-park-paramount-deal-5-years-1236324420/">South Park</a> rights since acquiring the media company. Kim Masters and Matt Belloni dig into how Sheridan&rsquo;s exit has amplified the growing tension between creative power and studio belt-tightening.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>