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Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd Reflect on David Hyde Pierce's Call for Quiet During 'Wet Hot American Summer'

The actors shared memories of late-night revelry on set and Pierce's professional intervention during his first night on the 2001 cult classic film.

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Overview

  • Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler recalled their time filming 'Wet Hot American Summer' on Poehler’s 'Good Hang' podcast, highlighting the cast's party-like atmosphere.
  • David Hyde Pierce asked for quieter conditions on his first night after the cast spent nights drinking beer and playing loud music in their shared quarters.
  • The film, shot at a real summer camp in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, had a relaxed schedule, with the cast admitting they 'worked very little.'
  • Pierce’s professionalism and the cast’s camaraderie became a key memory from the production, which launched the careers of several prominent actors.
  • Originally a box-office disappointment, the movie gained cult status and inspired Netflix revivals in 2015 and 2017.