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Katelyn McCulloch isn’t afraid to take risks, whether she’s performing high above the stage as an aerialist or diving headfirst into the world of comedy and filmmaking. The creator of Everybody’s Meg is proving that ambition and authenticity make the perfect combo. As the series returns for Season 2, Katelyn reflects on her creative evolution, her comedy influences, and how she’s empowering women in entertainment through projects like Shenanigans.

For those of our readers who haven’t seen it yet, what is Everybody’s Meg about?

Everybody’s Meg is a comedy for anyone who’s ever felt “behind” in life! It’s full of millennial angst, family chaos, failed self-improvement turned into laugh-out-loud survival stories, and the small wins along the way.

Season 1 follows Meg as she hits rock bottom in the most millennial way possible: fired from her job, broke, and moving back in with her parents. From there, Meg throws herself into self-reinvention—trying everything from trendy workout classes to awkward parties—but her clumsy attempts only lead to concussions, unsolicited medical exams, and the revelation that she’s living with anxiety.

Beneath the hijinks and cringe-comedy, Season 1 grounds itself in a universal millennial truth: the fear of being “behind” in life. Meg may not get it right, but her mess is our mirror, and her resilience is what keeps us rooting for her.

What can you share about Season 2 and how it compares to the first season?

After such a fun and successful Season 1, it was so important to me that we upheld the integrity of what makes Meg so special, but also push the edges of the character and work towards developing more story and the supporting characters on Meg’s journey.

Season 2 finds Meg determined to take control of her life: she’s going to therapy (despite her mom hijacking the sessions), saving for a solo trip, and swearing she won’t get derailed. Enter her sister’s surprise engagement—and Meg’s forced role as co-maid of honor.

Suddenly, her hard-won savings vanish into wedding expenses, resentment brews, and Meg faces her greatest nemesis yet: Nancy, her sister’s overachieving best friend who would do anything to trade places with her. Between failed stabs at dating, doomed influencer experiments, and navigating family chaos, Meg still somehow manages to rise to the occasion. When a storm threatens to ruin the wedding, Meg steps up in a way no one—especially herself—expected, proving she’s braver, more capable, and more selfless than she ever imagined.

How did you get started in the film industry?

I like to say I was a dancer who got a degree in acting and ran away and joined the circus before I really settled into the film industry… because it’s TRUE!

I actually did my first union gig and became ACTRA when I was 15. It was an Eastlink voice-over commercial in Nova Scotia, and I absolutely loved it. However, I went to theatre school and really fell in love with the stage and pushing the boundaries of live performance. I dabbled in improv, stand-up, and, as I mentioned, became a full-blown aerialist, and while I did film/TV jobs as an actor, I just didn’t LOVE it the way I loved live performance.

Then in 2020, when the pandemic hit, I had time to think about what was next for me and dove into my writing process. I found myself exclusively writing film! I took the plunge and made my first short comedy film, Mulligan, that went on to win a number of awards, and then I was hooked. I realized only acting in film didn’t give me the full experience of what film could offer my imagination and creativity. I loved the writer/director’s chair and also fell in love with producing and making something out of nothing.

As I continued to make more films and learn from other people, I realized I had found the place where all my energy, wild imagination, and drive were welcomed, encouraged, and embraced. I love it!

You’re also bringing back your comedy showcase, Shenanigans! What made you create this showcase, and what other comedians are involved? Where can we catch the showcase?

Shenanigans is a showcase that is dedicated to funny, feel-good, and female-driven films and TV that has sold out in Halifax and Los Angeles. Our next one will be November 27th in Halifax, NS, and we’ll be having another one in Toronto in the spring of 2026! And don’t worry, LA, we’re going to find our way back to you, too!

We will be screening Everybody’s Meg Season 2 as well as programming short films by female comedy filmmakers. I can’t reveal the lineup yet, so stay tuned!

Who are some of the comedy icons you looked up to?

This is a tough one, but going old school, Lucille Ball, Christopher Guest, and Conan O’Brien were what I was watching as a kid. I would stay up to watch Conan, and I had DVDs of I Love Lucy and Waiting for Guffman, that I watched so many times they stopped working. Adam Sandler was also a big influence for me with Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison, and I remember thinking how wacky and hilarious his live shows were. Then, as soon as I discovered Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, that was it for me. I wanted to be those women—I still do! They are ambitious, funny, supportive of other creators, and if I ever meet them one day, I will full cry!

Can you share any other upcoming projects with us?

I am currently in a big development phase and working towards pitching some new half-hour comedy shows in Canada and the U.S. I also have my first feature film written and am working towards financing.

I am also very excited (and nervous) to share that I will be returning to the stage at Neptune Theatre as Margaret Cavendish in Mad Madge, directed by Jeremy Webb. This is a big, juicy part in this fast and furious romp, and I cannot wait to challenge myself as an actor and to be back in front of a live audience in such an iconic role. The show opens in January 2026.

Follow Katelyn McCulloch:

Company Website: heyoldfriend.com

Instagram: @mccullochk / @hey.old.friend

Mad Madge Tickets: https://www.neptunetheatre.com/box-office/mad-madg

 

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