About this episodeSheridan discusses his career resurgence with Scary Movie 6, detailing how he secured ownership stakes and ret…AI summary
Sheridan discusses his career resurgence with Scary Movie 6, detailing how he secured ownership stakes and retained iconic props like the vacuum cleaner and masks. He shares insights on the convention circuit economics, revealing high earnings per autograph and the strategic value of legacy IP in a streaming-dominated market.
Key takeaways 5
Sheridan acquired the actual vacuum cleaner prop from Scary Movie 1 for only $15 after a vendor found it in a Disney liquidation sale of Miramax assets.
The convention business model has shifted significantly; Sheridan now earns approximately $60-$80 per photo op, with mask signings commanding $100, allowing him to fund his children's education and lifestyle.
Sheridan negotiated ownership stakes for Scary Movie 6 by leveraging his role as the voice and physical performer for Ghost Face, contrasting with previous films where cast members were excluded from backend participation.
The industry has moved away from collaborative auditions (where directors like David O. Russell or Mike Judge would shape performances in real-time) to rigid tape submissions, making it harder for actors to showcase personality.
Sheridan's son is attending Chouinard Art Institute (referred to as 'Chote') on a lacrosse scholarship, highlighting the value of athletic recruitment for elite college admissions.
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“I got the real vacuum [snorts] from the movie... $15. But it cost me like $150 to ship it back.”
▶ 18:23Sheridan explains how he acquired the iconic vacuum cleaner prop for a nominal fee after a vendor found it in a liquidation sale.
“The business is that's why I love that your movie did so well because it's a piece of real IP, right? Everyone should get paid a piece.”
▶ 1:38:51Discussing the financial benefits of owning stakes in legacy intellectual property compared to streaming-only deals.
“I'm not going to do anyone else's cartoons cuz they're always going to think it's my stuff anyway.”
▶ 28:00Sheridan explains why Marlon Wayans insisted on controlling the script for Scary Movie 6, drawing a parallel to Mike Judge's approach.
“It's all a blessing, dude. It's like we're on a great town. We're having great food. You know what I'm saying? Like in terms of It's all a blessing.”
▶ 1:28:30Sheridan's philosophy on maintaining a positive attitude while working the convention circuit.
Chapters & Sections (63)▼
0:00Glenn Danzig Movie and Voice Anecdoteschapter1
1:52Glenn Danzig's Voice and Pitching Stories
4:38Hollywood Pilots, Streaming Wars, and Masonry Businesschapter2
6:16Netflix Pitch Timing and Streaming Costs
7:51Son's Masonry Job and Youth Employment
9:13Casino Systems and College Lacrossechapter2
10:54College Lacrosse Recruitment and Comic Con Logistics
12:32Stand Up Comedy Convention Business Strategy
14:53Acquiring the Iconic Vacuum Propchapter2
16:23Auction Purchase and Surprise Return of Vacuum Prop
17:40Ghostface Mask and Voice Work
19:15Scary Movie 6 Mask Licensing and Open Set Vacuum Scenechapter3
21:21Closed Set Protocol and Public Intrusion
22:44Scary Movie Underwear Scene and Vacuum Theft
24:24Ghostface Mask Valuation and Allan's TV Head
25:46Scary Movie Prop Values and Screen Worn Memorabiliachapter2
27:17Valuing Original Scary Movie Masks
28:30Scary Movie Prop Values and Screen Worn Memorabilia
30:03Vacuum Prop Blows Out Convention Powerchapter1
31:22Vacuum Prop Electrical Fire and Convention Blackout
34:21Dave Sheridan's Scary Movie Audition Storychapter4
36:31Auditioning as Chip with Hulk Hogan Gear
37:48Impersonating Doofy in Audition Meeting
39:09Staying in Character on Set
40:34Committing to Character on Set
41:59Directing Styles and Creative Freedomchapter1
43:45Improvisation and Audition Experiences
47:52Auditioning for Office Space and Mike Judgechapter2
49:27Office Space TPS Reports Trending
50:38Declining Flare Guy Role in Office Space
52:25Kevin Hart Hustle Culture and Scary Movie Historychapter1
54:11Miramax History and Scary Movie Origins
56:27Scary Movie 6 Reboot Casting Detailschapter1
58:43Scary Movie 6 Reboot Casting Process
1:01:04Scary Movie 6 Ownership and Production Dramachapter3
1:02:29Mike Judge's Cartoon Rejection Logic
1:04:16Jonas Losing Role to Marlin
1:05:30Dave Sheridan's Late Casting Notification
1:07:10Career Fluctuations and Casting Challengeschapter2
1:08:48Billboard Success vs Casting Reality
1:10:11Drama vs Comedy Casting Challenges
1:11:52Convention Cosplay Culture and Industry Insightschapter2
1:14:00Cosplay Culture and Law Enforcement
1:15:25Convention Sex Work and Cash Economy
1:17:23Convention Circuit Economics and Stand-Up Logisticschapter2
1:19:00New Orleans Convention Financial Struggles
1:20:46Convention Stand-Up Logistics and Energy Management
1:23:17Convention Autograph Pricing and Fan Interactionchapter4
1:25:04Doofy Photo Ops and Pricing
1:26:50Autograph Pricing and Free Signings
1:28:30Early Doofy Costume and Viral Autograph Moment
1:30:28WNBA Player Height Controversy and Political Apathy
1:32:08Social Media Habits and Hollywood Residualschapter2
1:33:33Digital Detox and Hollywood Changes
1:34:26Hollywood Auditions and Streaming Residuals
1:36:35YouTube Monetization, Crazy Mike, and Movie Benchmarkschapter2
1:39:00Movie Benchmarks and Original IP Success
1:40:21Stunt Doubles and Ghost Face Roles
1:41:51Unscripted Lines and Independent Film Successchapter1
1:44:17Independent Film Budget and Success
1:46:00Dave Sheridan on Fatherhood and Con Economicschapter2
1:47:40Children's Education and Career Paths
1:49:43Calculating Con Appearances as Child Support
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