‘Community’ Creator Reveals Why Chevy Chase Won’t Be in the Movie | Obsessed: The Podcast
Dan Harmon joins Obsessed to discuss his Emmy-nominated return with Rick and Morty, the new Adult Swim spinoff President Curtis, and the long-awaited Community movie. Harmon opens up about why Chevy Chase won't return for the film, reflects on their complicated working relationship, shares how Justin Roiland's departure nearly ended Rick and Morty, and reveals how the series survived one of its biggest challenges. He also talks about writing for Hugh Jackman's Oscars, his uncredited work on Doctor Strange, the realities of Hollywood, political satire in the Trump era, and a hilarious story about the time he embarrassed himself in front of Christian Bale in one of his most candid interviews yet. Receive 50% off your first order on any of their products. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/OTP. #ad 00:00:00 Dan Harmon on His First Emmy & Hugh Jackman’s Oscars 00:05:44 Why Dan Harmon Turned Down the Chevy Chase Documentary 00:10:43 Community Movie Update & Why Chevy Chase Isn't Returning 00:16:17 Why the Community Movie Has Taken So Long 00:21:33 Leaving Live-Action for Rick and Morty & Fixing His Workaholism 00:27:18 Justin Roiland's Exit & Saving Rick and Morty 00:33:33 How Rick and Morty Fans Accepted the New Voices 00:38:00 President Curtis, Trump, and Making Political Comedy Today 00:43:33 Doctor Strange, Marvel, Jenga, and Career Regrets 00:49:26 Meeting Christian Bale, Terrence Malick & Batman Stories 📖 Title: Dan Harmon on ‘Community’ Movie, ‘Rick and Morty’ Drama and More 👂 Podcast: Obsessed: The Podcast 📺 Episode: 68 🎧 Format: Full Podcast 📅 Date: July 24th, 2026 👨💼 Guest: Dan Harmon 🎙️ Host: Matt Wilstein #DanHarmon #RickAndMorty #CommunityMovie #Community #PresidentCurtis #AdultSwim #ChevyChase #JustinRoiland #christianbale #DoctorStrange #Hollywood #TVComedy #Animation #Screenwriting #BehindTheScenes #PopCulture #EntertainmentNews #TVShows #TheDailyBeast #Podcast #Comedy #Emmys #HBOMax #DanHarmonInterview Click here to become an official member of the Daily Beast's Obsessed YouTube community: / @theobsessedchannel Have a question or comment for us? Send us an email: [email protected] Subscribe to Obsessed: The Podcast wherever you get your shows: https://pod.link/1456474041 The Daily Beast is committed to accurate, fair, independent, fast, and accountable journalism. We seek the truth and report it honestly, without fear or favor. We ground robust and provocative opinions in fact. Follow us on Instagram: / beastobsessed Follow us on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beastobsessed Follow us on X: https://x.com/beastobsessed Follow us on Facebook: / beastobsessed
