Bob Odenkirk & David Cross Debut Machu Picchu Film
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- Bob Odenkirk appears in the Tribeca‑premiered documentary‑comedy “Bob and David Climb Machu Picchu,” which follows his trek with David Cross across Peru to Machu Picchu, sampling coca leaves and alpaca meat.
- David Cross says the idea for the hike came from his feeling he’s “getting old” and wanting an adventure with his longtime friend, and the planning took “about 17 seconds.”
- Michael LaHaie directed the film, which blends sketch‑comedy humor with heartfelt moments such as footage of Bob’s 2021 heart‑attack recovery on the set of “Better Call Saul.”
- Bob Odenkirk explains his post‑heart‑attack outlook, saying he wants to “slow the train down” and spend time with people who make him laugh, citing “The Beatles: Get Back” as a model for hanging out.
- David Cross raises concerns about the Inca Trail’s historic construction by slave labor and the uneven steps, noting the physical risk to Bob’s upcoming action‑movie commitments.
- David Cross outlines a potential follow‑up adventure to Hammerfest, Norway, to see the northern lights, bar‑crawl, and endure a demanding travel itinerary.
Why it matters: The film gives fans a rare glimpse of Bob Odenkirk’s post‑heart‑attack reflections and David Cross’s candid humor, while their announced plans for a Hammerfest sequel suggest a new franchise of adventure‑comedy documentaries that expands the duo’s creative output beyond sketch comedy and provides fresh content for festival audiences.
