With director Shawn Levy’s The Internship opening June 7th, I recently landed an extended video interview with Josh Gad and Jessica SzohrIf you’re not familiar with The Internship, the film reteams Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn as two out-of-work salesmen who attempt to reinvent themselves by competing against young up-and-comers for an internship at Google.  The film also stars Max Minghella and Rose Byrne.  For more on The Internship, here’s my set visit and on set interviews with Levy, and Wilson and Vaughn.

During the interview, Gad and Szohr talked about meeting on set, filming with the cast, what was it like filming at Google. what aspects of their technology impressed them the most, how they filmed when they didn't know if the movie would be PG-13 or R, what it was like working with Vaughn and Wilson, and much more.  In addition, Gad talked about his upcoming voice work in Me and My Shadow and Frozen.  Hit the jump to watch.

Josh Gad and Jessica Szohr:

  • 0:05 – Gad and Szohr talk about meeting on the set of The Internship and their experience filming with the cast.
  • 1:25 – They joke about taking the Google movie to improve their searchability.
  • 2:20 – They talk about various filming locations both in Atlanta and at Google.
  • 3:30 – They reveal more about their experience at Google and what aspects of their technology impressed them the most.
  • 4:55 – Concerning the possibility of a PG-13 or R rating, they talk about shooting different versions of scenes.
  • 5:55 – Szohr talks about the realistic and honest approach to the film and its relatability.
  • 6:50 – They comment on working alongside Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson.
  • 7:45 – They talk about their upcoming films and future projects, including Gad’s Steve Jobs movie and voice work for Me and My Shadow and Frozen, in which he sings.

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