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“We punch mirrors and we explore our darker selves. No, it's just an amalgam of all newscasters that we grew up with. Sort of like before there was cable, when these people were like gods.”

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Adam McKay

Adam McKay, born on April 17, 1968, is an accomplished American screenwriter known for his sharp wit and social commentary in his films. more

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