Lorcan Finnegan interview (The Surfer)
May 14, 2025•19 min
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Episode description
Director Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium) takes Popcorn Podcast behind the scenes of his bold new psychological thriller The Surfer — starring Nicolas Cage in one of his most unhinged performances yet.
Finnegan reveals the wild workings of Nic Cage's improv techniques; what drew the Irish filmmaker to Thomas Martin’s screenplay about a successful man whose world unravels on a remote Australian beach; and which surprising films inspired The Surfer’s aesthetic. Don't miss this interview with one of indie cinema's best.
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