Grant Mazzy (Pontypool)

Grant Mazzy was an early-21st century Canadian radio announcer and shock jock whose first day on the job in Pontypool, Ontario, was disrupted by the spread of the Conversationalists.Pontypool - Tony Burgess - Ponty Up Pictures - Release date 6 September 2008 - Retrieved 5 January 2025
== Notes ==
=== Behind the Scenes ===
* Mazzy was portrayed by Canadian actor Stephen McHattie.Pontypool - IMDB - Retrieved 23 October 2020Stephen McHattie - IMDB - Retrieved 23 October 2020
* When asked what Mazzy's "deal" was, he stated "He's a guy who used to have a big time radio career. Insulted enough people, got fired, can't get hired, and is trying to climb back into the game. And his agent suggests he start back up in this little basement radio station in Pontypool. And he's kind of rebelling against it." McHattie also stated that he had spent time with local radio personalities to draw inspiration for the role.Stephen McHattie (Pontypool)- Interview (2009) - 26 May 2013 - Tribute - Retrieved 23 October 2020
* Film critic Stephen Holden compared Mazzy to Don Imus, referring to the character as "a growling talk-show cowboy."A Surprise Is in Store for This Shock Jock - Stephen Holden - 28 May 2009 - The New York Times - Retrieved 24 October 2020 Philip French compared McHattie's performance to that of Kirk Douglas' performance as reporter Chuck Tatum in the 1951 drama film "Ace in the Hole".Pontypool - Philip French - 18 October 2009 - The Guardian - Retrieved 8 September 2021
== Appearances ==
* Pontypool (first and final appearance)
== References ==
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Category:Creator: Tony Burgess