This week’s Empire Podcast has extra company than the Overlook Hotel, all chatting to Chris Hewitt about their new films. First, producer Jordan Peele tells Chris why he was so taken by Dev Patel’s directorial debut, Monkey Man, that he got here on board to assist it get a theatrical launch. Plus, in addition they discuss why Peele is not performing. [15:40 – 30:56 approx] Then, Rufus Sewell — who performs Prince Andrew in Scoop, a movie based mostly on the notorious 2019 Newsnight interview with Emily Maitlis — and director Philip Martin discuss in regards to the process of taking part in one of the crucial well-known males on the planet. [44:28 – 59:38 approx] And lastly, whereas The First Omen — the prequel to The Omen, which shall henceforth be often known as The Second Omen — is a terrifying tour de drive, Chris’ interview with its stars, Nell Tiger Free and Bill Nighy, is something however as they speak about being dressed by the Vatican, being hit by lightning, and decapitations. [1:19:23 – 1:37:04 approx]
Either facet of all of these, Chris is joined within the podbooth by Helen O’Hara and, making a uncommon look on the podcast, Empire contributor Neil Alcock, who talks about his new Alfred Hitchcock e-book, Hitchology, which is out now. The trio additionally discusses which British sitcom stars ought to have made it on the large display screen, deal with the week’s film information (by which Neil is Galactusplained to by Chris), and evaluate The First Omen, Monkey Man, and Scoop. It’s all for you, Empire Podcast listeners! Enjoy.
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