If you look at 'Avatar,' could you imagine if you ... -Adam McKay

If you look at 'Avatar,' could you imagine if you did 'Avatar' for 50 million dollars? It would be ridiculous! You would almost be getting laughs from the audience, unless you got a real indie director to do something incredibly stylised.

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Adam McKay is an American filmmaker, writer, and comedian. He is known for his work on comedy films such as "Anchorman," "Step Brothers," and "The Big Short." McKay's unique blend of humor and social commentary has made him a respected figure in the world of comedy and filmmaking.

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