Checking In with Dan & Eugene Levy

Date: April 11, 2015
Time: 9:30am – 11:00am
Location: Ada Slaight Hall, Daniels Spectrum

The TSC sits down with father-son comedy duo Eugene and Dan Levy. Discover how the idea of a family losing their money became SCHITT’S CREEK—CBC/POP’s newest hit comedy. From the writing room to the network pitches, don’t miss this opportunity to hear Eugene and Dan share their thoughts about today’s television landscape and their journey to SCHITT’S CREEK.

Dan Levy began his television career as a co-host of MTV Canada’s flagship show MTV Live and later co-wrote, co-hosted, and co-produced the critically acclaimed ratings hit THE AFTER SHOW and its various incarnations including THE HILLS: THE AFTER SHOW and THE CITY: LIVE AFTER SHOW. Levy also wrote, produced, and starred in his own Christmas Special for MTV, Daniel Levy’s HOLI-DO’S & DON’TS for MTV and co-hosted the MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet, the X-Factor pre-show, and national coverage of the Vancouver Olympic Games for CTV. Levy’s acting roles include the Canadian TV series DEGRASSI: THE NEXT GENERATION and the thriller OFF LINE. He made his film debut opposite Tina Fey in ADMISSION.

Dan co-created, co-executive produces, and co-stars in the television series SCHITT’S CREEK for CBC/ITV with his father Eugene Levy. The single-cam, character-driven comedy also stars Catherine O’Hara and Chris Elliott.

Eugene Levy has appeared in more than 60 motion pictures to date, seven of which having topped the $100M mark. His box office success in films like BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2, and FATHER OF THE BRIDE Part II have established him as one of Hollywood’s most popular comedic actors. But it was the role of Jim’s Dad in the AMERICAN PIE franchise that cemented his reputation as America’s favorite Dad. His next major film role is the voice of Charlie in the Disney Pixar feature FINDING DORY with Ellen DeGeneres.

Partnering with Christopher Guest, Levy earned critical acclaim for co-writing and co-starring in BEST IN SHOW, WAITING FOR GUFFMAN, FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION, and A MIGHTY WIND. Levy has been nominated for and won countless awards including a Grammy Award® and a New York Film Critics Circle Award for A MIGHTY WIND. He received a Golden Globe® nomination for BEST IN SHOW and two Emmys® for his writing on SCTV. His earlier films include SPLASH, ARMED AND DANGEROUS, MULTIPLICITY, CLUB PARADISE, and SERENDIPITY.

Eugene co-created, co-executive produces, and co-stars in the television series SCHITT’S CREEK for CBC/ITV with his son Dan Levy. The single-cam, character-driven comedy also stars Catherine O’Hara and Chris Elliott.

Kevin White is a writer, producer and showrunner. He has worked on some of Canada’s top scripted comedies including THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES, CORNER GAS and he is currently an executive producer on SCHITT’S CREEK. He was also an executive producer and co-creator of CBC’s INSECURITY and CTV’s DAN FOR MAYOR. Later this year, Kevin begins pre-production on CBC’s adaptation of Ins Choi’s award-winning play, Kim’s Convenience.