Jonah Hill is a film actor, writer, and filmmaker. He broke out in comedy with Superbad in 2007, before earning critical acclaim in dramatic roles in Moneyball and The Wolf of Wall Street. He transitioned into filmmaking with his directorial debut Mid90s, a raw and culturally resonant coming-of-age story that established his distinct, emotionally honest voice. Expanding across mediums, he has directed music videos, commercial campaigns, and television, while producing and developing projects through Strong Baby Productions, including the Netflix documentary Stutz. Now a multidisciplinary filmmaker, he continues to shape character-driven stories—most recently directing Outcome, scheduled for release on April 10, 2026. 0:00 Jonah Hill 7:52 Directors, Creative Freedom, and Learning from the Greats 9:42 Surfing, TM, and Leaving Social Media 12:28 Gratitude, Positive Action, and Rewiring the Mind 17:16 Loss, Family, and Becoming Responsible 20:20 “Not Everything Is One Thing” — Truth and Performance 24:07 Hollywood, Perception, and Finding Depth 27:22 Fatherhood and Redefining Success 29:35 Writing Process and Falling in Love with Ideas 34:25 Early Career, Comedy Influences, and Breakthrough 37:05 Superbad, Collaboration, and Lifelong Creative Partners 39:03 Acting, Emotion, and Working with Great Actors 42:01 Stutz, Vulnerability, and Making Work That Helps People 49:23 Creativity, Craft, and Channeling Ideas 51:53 The Seed of Outcome and Building a Film 55:42 Letting the Film Evolve Beyond Comedy 58:10 Relationships, Amends, and What Actually Matters 1:08:33 Fame, Identity, and the Future of Comedy