# Ready or Not's Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett on breaking rules and gushing blood

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Published: 2026-03-18T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.popcornpodcast.com/episodes/Matt-Bettinelli-Olpin-Tyler-Gillett-interview-Ready-or-Not-2-Here-I-Come
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We welcome the wildly inventive directors behind horror comedy Ready or Not, and the Scream and Mummy reboots, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett . The filmmaking pair, better known as Radio Silence, open up to Popcorn Podcast about the pressure — and privilege — of revisiting a world they know so intimately and gleefully breaking a few so-called genre rules along the way, plus give us incredible insights into their upcoming take on The Mummy with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz returning. So, film lovers, buckle up. This is a fun one with two directors – and fellow film nerds – who are clearly having the time of their lives making movies. More Popcorn: Ready or Not, Shawn Hatosy talks horror sequel and fighting Sarah Michelle Gellar Wes Craven's iconic slasher franchise unites fresh faces with legacy cast Get set to scream with Popcorn Podcast's no-spoiler review of Scream VI 30 years of Ghostface: Why Scream 7 is fun, but flawed Know someone who loves movies? Please share  Popcorn Podcast  with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by  shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit  popcornpodcast.com  for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube:  Popcorn Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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