Pasek and Paul Tease ‘The Greatest Showman’ Oscar Performance | Meet Your Nominees

Tiffany Taylor interviews Benj Pasek and Justin Paul about their Oscar-nominated song 'This Is Me' from 'The Greatest Showman'. They discuss their involvement in the project, the songwriting process, working with Hugh Jackman, and the impact of the song. They also touch on themes of hope and redemption in their music, future projects, and the possibility of 'The Greatest Showman' going to Broadway.

Who are Benj Pasek and Justin Paul nominated for Best Original Song for?

• This Is Me

• City of Stars

• Rewrite the Stars

• A Million Dreams

How did Benj Pasek and Justin Paul first get involved with The Greatest Showman?

• They were recommended by Hugh Jackman

• They had previous film credits

• They auditioned for each song

• They were directly hired as songwriters

What is the main theme of the song 'This Is Me'?

• Self-acceptance and empowerment

• Finding love

• Achieving fame

• Overcoming obstacles

What is a recurring theme in the music of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul?

• Cynicism

• Isolation

• Despair

• Hope and optimism

Which future project involves a collaboration with Alan Menken?

• A sequel to The Greatest Showman

• A new animated film

• A new Broadway musical

• The live-action Aladdin