Barbara Muschietti | Part One
Ambition, jumping the fence into hollywood, and what ‘soft money’ exactly is
What can I say about this fierce Argentinian woman?
She’s the producer of some groundbreaking, record-smashing horror films I’d never thought I’d watch, much less enjoy.
Barbara Muschietti is a true inspiration and a freakin’ delight.
Barbara produced the record-breaking box office hit IT, an adaptation of the best-selling Stephen King Novel. The film scored the biggest opening weekend ever in more than 30 markets, crossing the $700 million milestone and making it the highest-grossing horror film of all time.
The highly anticipated second installment, It: Chapter Two, comes out this Friday!
I am terrified, and exhilarated, and I simply cannot wait.
Prior to It, Barbara produced/co-wrote the feature film Mama, based on the short film of the same name. The film starred Jessica Chastain and had Guillermo del Toro as the executive producer. It was one of the top earners of 2013.
What’s unique and special about Barbara is that she has worked with her brother, writer/director Andy Muschietti, for over two decades. They have collaborated on all of their projects across film, TV, and commercials.
They owned a commercial/TV production company in Spain called Toma 78, where she produced hundreds of commercials for clients like Coca-Cola, Mercedes, Pepsico, Ford, and the California Lottery.
During Part One of our chat, we discuss the importance of being ambitious about oneself, understanding what ‘soft money’ is, and how we both jumped the fence into Hollywood.
Tune in!
xx cg
“There are probably three days a year when I feel like… OK, I think I’m accomplished.”
-Barbara Muschietti
Episode Transcript
