Jason Biggs recently discussed a crucial comedy lesson he learned from Eugene Levy during his interview with Parade. Levy played Noah Levenstein, the father of Biggs’ character Jim Levenstein, in the American Pie franchise for nearly 13 years. The film series remains iconic, particularly American Pie II, which was one of the most memorable comedies from the late-1990s and early-2000s.
Biggs highlighted a significant takeaway: “Eugene Levy School of Comedy,” where he emphasized doing one’s best to stay grounded. He elaborated on how much success the franchise achieved by maintaining a sense of reality even in the most exaggerated scenes. Biggs explained, “No matter how intense or fantastical the situations are—such as those found in American Pie, with its extreme humor and shocking moments—the core goal was always to keep these elements as grounded and realistic as possible, allowing for greater creative freedom elsewhere.”
Notably, American Pie II will celebrate its 25th anniversary this August.