The co-writers and directors of Vacation on the film, Spider-Man, Statham and Freaks & Geeks…
So we couldnt pay too much homage to the original.
But yeah its a huge responsibility.
Were big fans of the original and we took it seriously.
We dont want to be the guys responsible for breaking this thing that everybody loves.
JD:Absolutely that statement was for you.
We knew we had to acknowledge it and get it out of the way early on in the movie.
JD:And we also knew that they were going to use it a lot in the trailer.
How far does your interest go would you make ten more or…?
Is comedy something youre drawn to writing-wise?
JG:I had a den in my house…
JD:I did too actually.
We can totally relate to what you guys are doing.
JG:Its definitely more intensive.
JG:It was great, it was very organic.
How was it waking up to that being all over the internet?
JG:Of Spider-Man?
Ive always enjoyed the Spider-Man comics and movies.
JD:Spider-Man was probably the first pair of themed underwear that I wore as a kid.
JG:But that in no way suggests that we are or we are not writing the movie… JG:No, I think that ones done, but hopefully therell be aVacationsequel.
JG:I would say why are you calling me?
Just finally, what are both of your favourite Jason Statham movies?
JD:I would sayTransporter.
He is an action god and I think that was what first introduced him to American audiences.
JG:Theres your closing quote!
JD:you’re able to use that one as the headline.
John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, thank you very much!
Vacationis in UK cinemas from Friday.
