Phil Sgriccia: The Ghostfacers Are the ONLY Way Back Into Supernatural | AJ Buckley Show

On this episode of The AJ Buckley Show, AJ sits down with legendary television director, producer, and editor Philip Sgriccia, whose career has helped shape some of the most beloved and influential television series of the last three decades. From directing and producing dozens of episodes of the fan-favorite Supernatural to serving as an executive producer and director on the global hit The Boys, Phil has been at the center of television storytelling for years. His impressive resume also includes work on Gen V, Twisted Metal, Smallville, and Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.  Phil shares how he got his start in television, the lessons learned from decades behind the camera, and what it takes to successfully direct, edit, and produce some of the most ambitious shows on television. He also reflects on his long-running collaboration with creator Eric Kripke, helping guide Supernatural through 15 seasons and later bringing the brutal, satirical world of The Boys to life.   AJ and Phil dive into behind-the-scenes stories from the sets of Supernatural and The Boys, discuss working with actors like Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, and explore how television production has evolved from the network era to today’s streaming landscape. They also talk about leadership on set, building creative teams, directing iconic episodes, and the challenges of producing television at the highest level.   Whether you’re a fan of Supernatural, The Boys, filmmaking, television production, directing, editing, or simply great storytelling, this is a masterclass from one of Hollywood’s most accomplished television creators. 0:00 Intro 3:35 For a long time Phil referred to himself as just an editor 5:00 Background in editing and working the film gate 9:00 Working with Directors who are also Editors 12:00 Supernatural Shaving People Hunting Things 15:45 The Struggle to remove your favorite scenes for the better of the story 21:00 With out Jared and Jensen Supernatural would of fell apart 23:05 The transition to Ghostfacers 38:00 Television is the Character Business 39:20 You get the call for The Boys 51:05 Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy - first day on set naked 53:30 Modern day to period piece  56:10 How do you keep everyone happy with the ending to The Boys 59:15 The job is over but the show lives on 1:01:00 The Ghostfacers Return? Follow Philip Sgriccia https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004223/ Follow AJ Buckley IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckley/ Fb: https://www.facebook.com/AJBuckleyOfficialPage TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial  Follow AJ Buckley Show IG: https://www.instagram.com/ajbuckleyshow/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/ajbuckleyshow TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ajbuckleyofficial Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aj-buckley-show/id1885802753 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Em0btYFt8QNKJPX2tFJhq https://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley  Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com #Philipsgriccia #theboys #supernatural Follow AJ IG/FB: ajbuckley Tiktok:ajbuckleyofficial AJ Buckley Show IG/Fb: ajbuckleyshow Tiktok: ajbuckleyshow http://www.ajbuckley.com Sponsors: http://www.ghostbed.com/buckley  Code word Buckley for 10% off http://aj.purerx.co write "Time to shine" In notes http://www.bornofdiscipline.com http://www.totaloffroad.com