We're Jay Chandrasekhar and Kevin Heffernan of Broken Lizard (Super Troopers and Beerfest). Our new movie The Babymakers is out on August 3rd! AMA.

So why ARE you guys called Broken Lizard? The truth meow.

Jay was in Mexico. Went to a whorehouse. Couldn't get it up. Whores laughed at his Roto Lagarto.

Any plans for a sequel to Super Troopers?

We have to work out a legal issue with Fox on the first film, but assuming that goes well, we're ready. We wrote the script and they like the script. It will be a wild one. We cannot wait to grow mustaches again.

What happened to pot fest?

We wrote an outline, but keep getting too high to write it.

Honestly, we're going to write it this Fall. I promise.

So what is a zj?

I can tell from your font that you can't afford it.

I have no doubt that your new movie will be hilarious, but I really haven't heard anything about it. Could you give a quick run down on what it's all about?

Also, thanks for doing another AMA. You guys are awesome.

Paul Schneider and Olivia Munn are trying to have a baby, but Paul is shooting blanks. But we find out that his sperm used to be good, because he used to donate sperm to a sperm bank years ago when he needed extra money for his wife's ring. When he goes back to get his last good sample, they've already sold it to another couple. So he puts together a team of his pals to stage a sperm bank heist. It's Oceans 11...with Sperm.

What's the name of that place you like to go to? The one with all the shit on the walls?

You mean Shenanigans? You're talking about Shenanigans, right?

What kind of Indian is Jay?

Dot.

Do you guys feel that Reno! 911 borrowed a lot from Super Troopers? I remember seeing the first promo for the show and thinking "So they're making a super troopers show?".

Reno 911 is funny. But I wish they had chosen different color uniforms. I feel like they were glamming onto our vibe by making the imagery so similar. That said, I'm over it.

I met you at wrigley urinating next to you and I have to say it was awesome because I was quite intoxicated. My friend and I at least waited till you got out of the bathroom for a picture. With that in mind what is the weirdest experience / location you have had a fan encounter?

When Club Dread was playing in Times Square, Heffernan went into the bathroom to take a shit. A fan asked me and Lemme where Farva was. So we took the fan into the bathroom and the fan started throwing Farva quotes at him while he was shitting. Heffernan was pissed...so to speak.

Six words to explain why I should go see The Babymakers?

It will get you laid meow.

Jay, of the four Community episodes you directed (The First Chang Dynasty, Applied Anthropology and Culinary Arts, Intro to Political Science, Mixology Certification), which was your favorite? Who were your favorite/ least favorite cast members to work with, and do you see yourself contributing to a season four without Dan Harmon?

My favorite one was Intro to Political Science. I loved shooting the debate. I loved "Pop! Pop!" I love Alison Brie, but frankly I love the whole cast. They're sharp and funny and devoted. I'm going to do two more episodes in the fall, October I think.

Did you really chug the syrup?

I drank 2 bottles and Eric drank 2 and a half. Afterwards, we went into a dark trailer and laid on the ground and shivered. Later on, I shat a sparrow.

Did any hangovers occur during Beerfest?

We were shithoused drunk every night, so yeah. Lots of hangover. We really tried to stay in character.

Was Beerfest as fun to make as it was to watch?

Beerfest was a blast to make. We went out every night, got hammered and wrote new drunk jokes. Most fun was going out with Lemme and his shaved bald head, which grew back on the weekends. It was gross and looked like a Chia Pet.

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She's awesomely dirty. Every day before we shot she would make J kiss her on the lips or she wouldn't act. And I'm talking deep wet brown kisses.

Super Troopers 2, give us anything. What is the timeframe we're looking at for release. I know you must hate it that this movie overshadows your other work but god damn is it a masterpiece.

Thanks. If everything goes well with Fox legal, we're hoping to shoot early next year. I need 6 weeks of mustache growing time.

By the way, the script is written. And we love it.

Vill zere be any mustache rides in zis film?

Not only that. Beard rides too

Loved Supertroopers. It's one of those movies that makes you appreciate the finer things in life, like maple syrup.

Anyway, have you guys ever considered starting up a Youtube channel for shorts? I'm sure you guys would be able to churn out a lot.

Keep on chugging!

We have talked about doing a Youtube channel. But we're writing so many things, I don't think we'll ever get to it.

If you could fight any other group of actors (Brat Pack, Will Ferrel & co, etc) from any era, who would you guys fight and why? Who would win?

We would fight the babies from LOOK WHO'S TALKING. We feel pretty good about getting a win there.

What happened with the release of Slammin Salmon? I was really excited about that movie, only for it to get jammed up in post production, and go limited release. Had to bust my ass to get tickets and travel because it wasn't playing near me. I fucking loved it, and still quote it to this day, but no one ever understands the "don't assume, you make an asshole out of yourself" line.

What happened that caused that movie such big problems?

Got caught up in a lot of shit. Economy sucked, dvd market was tanking. Didnt get a good release. BUUUUUUTTT people are discovering it now. We love it and want everyone to see it so spread the word!

Ran into a few problems. Shitty economy, tanking DVD market, crummy release. Buuuut, now people are discovering it which is awesome. We love it si spread the word!

What's Olivia Munn like? She seems awesome.

Olivia is a bright bulb. She's got one of the top comic minds in the business. She's quick, dark and really funny. She and I are working on another film together called SHOTGUN WEDDING.

Kevin, congratulations on being the guy who created the character who has officially overtaken "Einstein" as the preffered insult for a fuck up. I can't tell you how many Farva's I work with.

Jay, you have done a great deal of Directing now. Are you looking at hanging up the acting/writing boots anytime soon and moving on to full time direction? Also, which do you prefer?

Kevin: Thanks, Einstein.

Jay: I always say that Acting and Directing ruins two perfectly great jobs. However, it's a great way to get good parts. I don't see myself stopping doing any of the jobs any time soon. I really do love my job (s)

Oh fucking A'! You guys are outstanding. Super Troopers is one of the most quotable movies I know.

What were your first writing or comedy jobs? Any small movies that didn't get released widely or community theater mishaps? Indy actor here who's only been in local stuff without distribution, so I'd enjoy hearing about any small or underwhelming projects you guys did.

Thanks for the AMA!

We wrote for the Sid Caesar show with Mel Brooks back in the 60's. In all honesty, we made a film called PUDDLE CRUISER. We turned down to theatrical offers because we were going to Sundance and we were cocky. Stupid. It came out on video 2 years later.

Out of all the movies Broken Lizard has done together which movie did you guys enjoy making the most?

Club Dread. Mexican resort for three months. Lots of bikinis. Lots of grass.

Speaking as a resident of Vermont, I've found that Super Troopers is a sort of "great equalizer" for young people around here. Everybody's seen it and loves it. Conversations can be struck up with complete strangers over some joke or quote from that movie.

That said, it's funny to see peoples' reactions when they find out it wasn't actually filmed here and that Spurbury isn't a real place. Why didn't you choose to film Super Troopers in Vermont? Why set it in Vermont when it was filmed in upstate New York?

Based on some road trips we had in VT. Ended up shooting outside NY bc it's cheaper to get crew from NYC. Also, we got dinged in VT. Kevin pitched it to some Colonel in the VT State Police for permission to shoot. He said no. Didn't want to be on the hook as the guy who gave us permission to make rated R comedy about them. That being said, we've hear VT St Troopers are the one force who don't like us bc they think we made fun of them. Anybody know if that's true? Hope not.

Any word on daniel von bargen after his suicide attempt? You guys worked with him in super troopers.

We hope he's doing well, but honestly don't know.

Jay: I've noticed that you have directed some episodes of Arrested Development. Are you in any way going to be involved in the resurrected A.D. that's commencing production soon?

Kevin: Have you ever dowsed yourself in powdered sugar outside of movies?

Would love to be involved. Haven't heard anything yet.

When we shot Club Dread, the blood we used was made out of sugar. When we got in the jungle the skeeters FEASTED on us. Bad idea.

Any bloopers or funny set stories that may not have made it out to the public yet?

When making the Dukes of Hazzard, Seann William Scott went into a porta-potty and Knoxville locked him in and start rocking the shit out of the shitter. Seann came out terrified.

Kevin, saw you at Stress Factory in New Brunswick, NJ. You (and Steve) signed our posters (MMM Ham) and talked to my brother and me for like 15 minutes. You fucking rule.

I asked this to you then, but I wanted the reddit community to see it as well: Doing the P90x routine, it is revealed that Erik has a fake leg; how has this never been used in a scene?!

It's true. We've written many scenes in which he uses his fake leg as a sex device. Never makes it thru the censors.

Just wanted to say you guys are hysterical and I greatly enjoy your work. And Club Dread is a masterpiece.

Thanks! Love that more people are discovering the Dread!

What are your favorite comedies/comedians to watch?

Louis CK, Ricky Gervais, Kristin Wiig, Olivia Munn, Tina Fey, Will Ferrell, John McCain, Daniel Day Lewis.

Just watched a trailer for Babymakers. Looks hilarious, of course. I think I'm gonna dig the characters Jay and Hef are playing, plus Olivia Munn is a win. Will it be in theatres across the country, or are those of us in little towns like Pensacola stuck with iTunes?

If you're in Pensacola, it's gonna be iTunes or On Demand. Sorry about that. But if you download and watch this weekend and the numbers are good, then Super Troopers 2 will have a much better chance of being made.

Any run-ins with real police or troopers? If so, did they like Super Troopers? Awkward moments?

Real cops always let us go, now. It's amazing.

What is the best meal that comes to mind for the both of you?

Heffernan: I like Dimpus Burger and a liter-a-cola.

Jay- I like to eat baby anything. Baby back ribs, piglet, human baby.

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I dont want a large Farva. I want a goddamn litre a' cola.

I watched Club Dread for the 6th time yesterday on TV. It seems like the one out of the big four (Beerfest, Super Troopers, Slammin [sorry I was tired] Salmon, Club Dread) that gets overlooked. Why do you think this is?

People dont like Heffernan with long flowing blond locks. They want him in short hair covered in powdered sugar

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Guys: William Murray, Eugene Hackman and Bradley Pitt.

Girls: Olivia Munn, Olivia Munn, Olivia Munn.

Was Bill Paxton fun to work with? Did anyone make him say "Game over, man?"

One of the greatest. Trivia: He loves pancakes. Had them every morning.

I won't ask about Super Troopers 2, since I'm sure every freaking other question will be about that.

My question, as an aspiring television/movie script writer is about your process. Do you guys just get really hammered one night and start shouting shit at each other and that's how scripts get written?

That's how I imagine it anyway.

Definitely. Then we have an Indian Leg Wrestle to see whose idea wins. For some reason J always wins the Indian Leg Wrestle. I thought he was Mexican...

We do that and then we Indian leg wrestle to see whose ideas win out. Chandrasekhar always wins the Indian leg wrestle... for some reason... dont know why?

What's your favorite hangover food?

Heffernan: Duck.

Jay: Chilled elephant penis.

thanks to super troopers, all i drink now is a liter a cola. and i'm pretty okay with that. anyway, is potfest going to happen? because that would be hilarious

Yes to Potfest. We've been writing an outline but we keep getting sidetracked by ordering pizzas. We promise we'll get it done. ST2 first!

Hey guys! You're awesome! Who can drink the most beer without passing out? What happened to Potfest?

Cloris Leachman can drink the most beer without passing out. When we pass out, she dick faces us.

Did you completely lose your shit when Bill Paxton hit the clock with the coconut in Club Dread?

Awesome accident. We laughed our asses off and knew it had to go in the movie.

Did Olivia Munn "have" to get naked for this film?

Yes, when she changed into her wardrobe.

How did the group start? Which of your movies did you guys enjoy doing most?

I started the group at Colgate University, when we were juniors in college. We wrote sketch shows with short films inbetween. The group was called CHARRED GOOSEBEAK and it's still going on today.

I loved shooting SUPER TROOPERS, because it's fun as shit to have a mustache.

Did anything awesome/funny/cool happen during the making of Beerfest? Tell us some of the finer points from one of the finer films of eternity. My friend and I made a short tribute film called Root Beerfest for a Film class in high school. It sucks and we love you guys.

Love you too. Lemme did real strike outs for the movie. We got it on the first take, but J didnt tell him that and made him do 4 more. We found Lemme wandering around in the parking lot trying to find Katmandu. He doesn't remember shooting the scene.

Thanks! Lemme did real strike out in the movie. We got it on first take, but J didn't tell him that and had him do 4 more takes. We found Lemme dazed wandering around in the parking lot looking for Katmandu

What has been your favorite movie to direct/act in so far?

Funnest to watch was obviously Beerfest.

My favorite film to direct was CLUB DREAD because we were on a resort for 3 months. When the sun went down, we all swam in the ocean, every day.

BABYMAKERS was awesome to shoot, too, because it was in LA and the actors were all great.

If you guys can write and direct a superhero movie, who would it be?

Heffernan: The Incredible Bulk, Bottled Water Man, Mitt Romenyman, Mr. Sleepy, the Unicorn killer, Larva Boy.

Have you ever tried doing the Long Pour in real life? Tis a messy affair.

Had a lot of fun on the set doing it.

Did it on set. Mucho funo!

New movie looks great. Have you ever had sex with a midget?

We really are midgets. Movie magic is awesome

Jay, any chance you'll direct any of the new Arrested Development episodes?

Would love to if they ask

If they ask, I'm in!

Among the Broken Lizard crew in an all-out, battle royale in a ring of KY who would win? Why?

Heffernan. Go see Babymakers and you will see why. He's very mobile in KY like substances.

btw Kevin and J will be in NYC opening night doing Q & A at 7 and 10 screenings. 11 st and 3rd Ave!

Heffernan. See Babymakers and you see how nimble he is in Jizz.

See Babymakers. Heffernan is awesome with KY

Hi guys! I saw Babymakers at sxsw! Fun movie btw! I just wanted to let you know that I was the one that suggested chugging those beers.

THAT was you? Still hungover. Never actually chugged a beer before...

Have you guys ever returned to Colgate and spoken or done any kind of workshops with the current students? PS: I saw on the DVD extras for Puddle Cruiser you opened your college tour at Oneonta (my alma mater), how stoned did you get there??

Hells yeah. Love to go back to the Gate. Love talking to students. Did an NYU class yesterday and when I say "did" I mean "did." Oneonta was awesome. We had no where to stay. Did the school radio station and asked if anyone could put us up. Awesome student called in and let us crash at his place! That's low budge!

You generally work with a specific group of actors in your films, however there are often others outside your group who fill supporting roles. What has your experience been with other actors meshing with your group?

People who work with us get our vibe. Olivia Munn really falls in nicely with our vibe. So did Brian Cox.

Whats not to like? We have fun, drink beer and tell jokes.