It’s hard to believe, but Waiting... first hit theaters 20 years ago this month! This raunchy, laugh-out-loud comedy gave us an unfiltered look at restaurant life and introduced the world to characters like Monty, Dean, and Naomi, played by a then up-and-coming cast that included Ryan Reynolds, Anna Faris, and Justin Long.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of this cult classic, we’re bringing back our exclusive interview with the man behind it all: writer and director Rob McKittrick.

Rob takes us behind the scenes of how Waiting... was made, from its indie beginnings to becoming a pop culture staple for anyone who’s ever waited tables or worked in a chaotic kitchen. He shares the real-life stories that inspired the film, what it was like casting a young Ryan Reynolds, and how a low-budget idea went on to capture the service industry experience like no other movie has.

Whether you’ve been quoting Waiting... for years or you’re just discovering it for the first time, this re-release is packed with insider stories, laughs, and reflections you won’t hear anywhere else.

Press play, relive the glory days of 2005, and celebrate 20 years of the comedy that made servers everywhere say, “Don’t mess with people who handle your food.”

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