Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay instantly clicked on the set of Sense and Sensibility. For Daisy, a lifelong Jane Austen fan known for her portrayals of literary heroines (Normal People, Where the Crawdads Sing), stepping into the role of Elinor Dashwood was a dream come true. For George, playing Elinor’s love interest Edward Ferrars was an experience unlike any other in his already wide-ranging body of work (1917, Pride, Captain Fantastic), but he felt “immediately safe” with Daisy as soon as they started running lines together. Their chemistry comes alive onscreen in director Georgia Oakley’s fresh take on the classic novel — a tactile, deeply romantic adaptation that makes Austen’s 200-year-old observations about love and society feel as relevant as ever.

In this episode, Daisy and George join Jacqueline Coley to discuss stepping into the canon of Sense and Sensibility, the connection they felt with their characters, and why Georgia Oakley’s _Blue Jean_convinced them she was the perfect filmmaker to reimagine Austen’s world. Both look back on their breakthrough roles: George on the months of rehearsal and production that made 1917 such a singular experience, and Daisy on how Normal People taught her to honor the source material while also letting go of it. They also pay homage to the beloved 1995 adaptation of Sense and Sensibility, reflect on the real shared history between Daisy and Esmé Creed-Miles that grounds the Dashwood sisters’ relationship in the new film, and reveal the films that first inspired them to act: Romeo + Juliet and Gladiator.

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In Other Mommy, Jessica Chastain explores the complexities of motherhood, protection, and family in a haunting story that blurs the line between love and fear. The role is the latest example of the empathy and emotional depth that have defined her career, from Zero Dark Thirty and Interstellar to Crimson Peak and her Academy Award-winning performance in The Eyes of Tammy Faye.

In this episode, Jessica joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss how she found Other Mommy’s unnerving physicality and smile, what drew her to director Rob Savage’s distinct filmmaking perspective, and why she felt protective of the young actress who plays her daughter in the film, Arabella Olivia Clark. She also looks back on Christopher Nolan’s approach to directing her in Interstellar, re-teaming with Andy and Barbara Muschietti on It: Chapter Two, and how her accent in The Eyes of Tammy Faye became an inside joke at her production company, Freckle Films. Jessica reflects on how her love of horror began after seeing Sigourney Weaver in Aliens as a child - for the first time, she saw the strength and resilience of the women who raised her reflected on screen. She also shares her perspective on how horror has transformed over the years and why the genre has become such a powerful space for women to tell stories, break rules, and redefine what a leading role can be.

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Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado have spent much of the past twenty years making each other laugh. After instantly hitting it off as storyboard artists on Kung Fu Panda 2, the pair went on to become best friends and creative partners, earning a reputation for boundary-pushing animated storytelling with The Croods: A New Age and the Oscar-nominated Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Now, they're back with Forgotten Island, an original animated adventure inspired by Filipino folklore about two best friends who are transported to a mythical world where the very foundation of their friendship—their memories of each other—is put to the test.

In this episode, Joel and Januel join Jacqueline Coley to discuss Forgotten Island’s origins in their own 20-year friendship, using “every tool on their belts” as animators and filmmakers to explore the complexities of memory, and why H.E.R. and Liza Soberano couldn’t have been better cast as Jo and Raissa, the film’s leads. They also share memories from their early days working together as DreamWorks story artists, the lessons they learned from Puss in Boots: The Last Wish’s slow burn box office run, and the cinematic and cultural influences they drew on for Forgotten Island, from 90s anime and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to The Hangover and Dumb and Dumber.

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H.E.R. and Liza Soberano are no strangers to the spotlight. With acclaimed albums, world tours, 5 Grammys and an Academy Award, H.E.R. is just getting started. Meanwhile, Liza is a celebrated actress in the Philippines, known for her roles in hits like Alone/Together, My Ex and Whys, and Forevermore. But their new project, DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island, marks an exciting new chapter in both of their careers. A wholly original concept from the directors of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, H.E.R. and Liza voice Jo and Raissa, two lifelong best friends about to embark on separate paths when they’re transported to Nakali, a mythical island inhabited by creatures inspired by Filipino folklore. Rendered in breathtaking animation, Forgotten Island is a celebration of Filipino culture that explores universal ideas about change, memory, and the power of friendship.

In this episode, H.E.R. and Liza join Jacqueline Coley to discuss bringing Jo and Raissa to life, finding unexpected pieces of themselves in the characters, and recording with real life best friends, directors Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. H.E.R. tells the story behind the original song she wrote for the film, Liza reveals the moment that brought her to tears when they recorded the song together, and they both reflect on and what it means to them to be spotlighting their culture for a global audience—with the help of their “Filipino Avengers” castmates Lea Salonga, Dolly de Leon, and Manny Jacinto.

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Nobody can predict where a Zach Cregger movie is going to take them… not even Zach Cregger. Since starting his career in sketch comedy, Cregger has gone on to become one of the most talked-about filmmakers in horror – earning acclaim for the perspective-shifting, expectation-subverting storytelling showcased in Barbarian and Weapons, the latter of which earned Amy Madigan an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Now, he’s bringing his signature vision to Resident Evil, the legendary survival horror franchise. Starring Austin Abrams, the film is what Cregger calls “a love letter” to the games, aiming to recreate the exhilarating dread of pressing deeper into the unknown with dwindling resources, no way back, and no idea what might be waiting in the shadows ahead.

In this episode, Zach talks with Jacqueline Coley about pitching Resident Evil while he was still making Barbarian, and how he approached translating the games to the screen through meticulously choreographed stunt work, practical effects, and how his vision was shaped by the thousands of hours he’s spent playing the games. He lets us into his creative process, dissecting how Barbarian started as a simple writing exercise inspired by a self-help book and how an abandoned screenplay eventually gave birth to Weapons’ Aunt Gladys. Zach and Jacqueline also discuss their favorite Austin Abrams performances, Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead II and its influence on Zach’s work, and why his years writing comedy taught him to always be on the lookout for the weirdest possible idea.

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