Hollywood director: We're starved for R-rated comedies ... that are funny

Why would Farrelly attempt a bawdy, bro-tastic comedy in this day and age?

I think R-rated comedies are going to come back with a vengeance. Very soon, people are going to be f*cking starving for R-rated comedies, and they are already ….That’s the opportunity now for somebody to break out with an R-rated comedy and the whole world is going to see it and they’re going to say, why can’t we have more of this? I miss them.

Farrelly never mentions the “w” word in the conversation. He’s a Hollywood pro who understands when it’s time to ruffle feathers, and when it’s better to be sly. Deadline presses him on those who get offended by comedy today, and his answer is both wise and diplomatic.

I know each group that has a beef with whatever comedy is out there, they have their reasons for having the beef. And I do support all these groups. But there is something about making fun of ourselves, and I miss that, when we could do it and everybody would laugh even though they know that’s about them.