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The Screenster Podcast

The Screenster Podcast takes a closer look at the film and television world through the lens of industry insiders. Host and actress Georgie Grier talks to her guests about their careers, the highs and lows of this business and the good stuff on our screens.
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Episodes

Playing Siblings in 'The Assassin' on Prime Video with Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell

Georgie is joined by actors Shalom Brune-Franklin ('Baby Reindeer', 'The Tourist') and Devon Terrell ('Barry') to chat about their time filming 'The Assassin' which premieres tomorrow, 25th July, on Prime Video and also stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore. Georgie finds out more about Shalom and Devon's time filming in Greece, they discuss drama schools in Australia and reveal what they like watching (and listening to) when they're not working.

Jul 24, 202514 min

Production Design on Emmy Nominated ‘Mountainhead’, ‘Succession’ and more with Stephen Carter

Production Designer Stephen Carter ('Babygirl', 'Spotlight', 'Birdman') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about his recent work on the film, 'Mountainhead', which is now available to own digitally in the UK and which has also just been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Television Movie category! Stephen chats about reuniting with Jesse Armstrong after working with him on the hit TV series, 'Succession'. Georgie finds out more about building sets vs working with real locations...

Jul 17, 202529 min

Playing Lucia Narvaez in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' on Sky and NOW with Dascha Polanco

Georgie is joined by actor Dascha Polanco ('Orange Is the New Black', 'In the Heights') to talk about her role in the latest season of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City', now streaming in the UK on Sky and NOW. Georgie and Dascha also chat about Dascha's brilliant role in a certain hit Netflix series, navigating the entertainment industry, and what she is currently watching and loving.

Jul 10, 202528 min

‘Dept. Q’ on Netflix with Chloe Pirrie

Actor Chloe Pirrie ('The Queen's Gambit', 'The Crown') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about her role as Merritt in the new Netflix show, 'Dept. Q'. Chloe talks more about filming in Edinburgh, her other brilliant credits and what she's watching!

Jun 05, 202525 min

Season 3 of ‘And Just Like That…’ on Sky and NOW with Michael Patrick King

Georgie chats to Michael Patrick King about season 3 of 'And Just Like That...', his work on 'Sex and the City' and more! Georgie was so excited to chat to Michael. She also finds out what he likes to watch when he's not working. Season 3 of 'And Just Like That...' is available to watch on Sky and NOW.

Jun 02, 202517 min

Acting, Hollywood and 'The Uninvited' with Elizabeth Reaser

Georgie is joined by actress Elizabeth Reaser ('Twilight', 'The Family Stone', 'Grey's Anatomy') to discuss her role in new film, 'The Uninvited', which also stars Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal. It's out in cinemas tomorrow, 9th May! You can find more about the film here: theuninvited.movie

May 08, 20259 min

The Voice Behind Robbie Williams in ‘Better Man’ with Adam Tucker

Georgie is joined by the brilliant Adam Tucker who, as a singer, helped to voice Robbie Williams' songs in the brilliant biopic, 'Better Man'. While Georgie tells Adam how much she loved the film, Adam chats about how he got the job in the first place, the technicalities behind how his voice can match Robbie's and more!

Mar 05, 202550 min

Performing in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, 'Outrageous' and more with Joanna Vanderham

Georgie chats to actor Joanna Vanderham about her role as Blanche in The Crucible Theatre's upcoming production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and more! Joanna's work on screen also includes 'Outrageous' alongside Bessie Carter, which is coming soon to UKTV, 'What Maisie Knew' with Julianne Moore and 'Crime' with Dougray Scott. They also discuss their (very different) paths after drama school, writing your own stuff and what Joanna is watching.

Feb 26, 202543 min

Directing 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' with Michael Morris

Georgie is in her romantic comedy element as she chats to director, Michael Morris, about making 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'. It's in cinemas from TOMORROW and Georgie can't wait to go a 2nd....and 3rd time with friends and family this week. Michael tells Georgie more about his time directing the film; including how he was brought into this popular franchise in the first place, working with Leo Woodall and more. Michael has also worked on some incredible TV shows including 'Better Call Sa...

Feb 12, 202534 min

Creating ‘Missing You’ on Netflix with Harlan Coben - Bonus Episode!

Georgie is joined by Harlan Coben on the podcast this week! Harlan is a New York Times bestselling author of 35 novels and his work, including 'Fool Me Once' which quickly became Netflix's most streamed show of 2024, has been adapted to screen various times. SPEAKING of Netflix, Harlan chats to Georgie about his upcoming show, 'Missing You', which is coming out on January 1st. Mark it in your diaries! Georgie asks Harlan how he builds his brilliant stories and finds out more about adapting his w...

Dec 30, 202422 min

Filming ‘The Road Trip’ on Paramount+ with Emma Appleton and China Moo-Young

Georgie sits down with actor Emma Appleton ('Everything I Know About Love') and director China Moo-Young ('Pennyworth') to chat about upcoming romantic comedy tv series, 'The Road Trip', which comes exclusively to Paramount+ on 26th December. Georgie finds out what filming the show was like, how China cast the actors, the logistics of filming inside a van for long periods of time and what Emma and China enjoy watching when they're not working. Don't miss this wonderful new rom com, from the make...

Dec 19, 202424 min

10 Things About '10 Things I Hate About You’ - Bonus Episode with Gil Junger

Georgie is re-joined by Gil Junger this week. Gil directed the iconic romantic comedy, '10 Things I Hate About You'. Gil was in London from LA to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film and Georgie had 10 (or so....) more questions about the movie. From filming Kat's famous poem scene to that stadium scene with Patrick, Gil spills some more behind the scenes secrets.

Oct 03, 202452 min

Creating 'Brassic' on Sky with David Livingstone and Danny Brocklehurst

Georgie is joined by David Livingstone, the founder of Calamity Films ('Judy', 'Wimbledon') and writer Danny Brocklehurst ('Fool Me Once', 'Shameless') to chat all things 'Brassic' this week! Georgie finds out how they created 'Brassic', what you can expect from the latest series and what they enjoy watching when they are not working. Series 6 of 'Brassic' is out on Sky and NOW TV today!

Sep 26, 202436 min

What to Watch at Edinburgh Fringe - Bonus Episode!

Edinburgh Fringe is here! Georgie chats to some of the pals she made when she performed there last year; starting with Tom Hazelden and Joe Pike, performers of the two person comedy show 'My Last Two Brain Cells'. They will be performing at Underbelly's Cowgate for the whole of August (except the 12th) at 8.10pm. Georgie is then joined by Grace O'Keefe who will be performing 'Summoning Sondheim' from 13th - 25th August at 4pm at Just the Tonic at the Mash House. Georgie asks them more about thei...

Aug 01, 202434 min

Directing 'Supacell' on Netflix with Sebastian Thiel

Georgie is joined by director, writer and producer, Sebastian Thiel, to talk about his work directing several episodes of the recent Netflix series, 'Supacell', and more! Sebastian tells Georgie about his other credits which include 'Riches', 'Dreaming Whilst Black' and 'Just a Couple' and Georgie finds out what Sebastian likes watching when he's not working.

Jul 25, 202440 min

Directing '10 Things I Hate About You' with Gil Junger

Georgie is joined by director, Gil Junger, on the podcast this week. Gil directed the iconic romantic comedy, '10 Things I Hate About You', and he was responsible for casting the actors Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Gil chats to Georgie about finding the right Patrick and Kat (and the actor who turned down a role...), location scouting the high school in the movie and more. Georgie also finds out about Gil's work in sitcoms and his approach to working with actors with his ...

Jul 11, 202455 min

Chatting at the Into Film Awards with Ambika Mod, Jamie Dornan, Stephen Merchant and more!

Georgie was invited to the Into Film Awards to chat to the winners and their presenters on the red carpet. The presenters included Ambika Mod, Jamie Dornan, Stephen Merchant, Joanne Froggatt, Zawe Ashton and more! Georgie talks to them about their own success as well as the importance of creating your own work; just as these winners have done. She also finds out what a few of her guests are watching and reveals the connection between 'The Bear' and 'Schitt's Creek' you didn't know existed.......

Jul 04, 202410 min

What I'm Watching - Bonus Episode!

Georgie is solo this week to bring you a mini episode about what she's been watching and what shows and films she is looking out for. Back with a guest in a couple of weeks....see you then! On Netflix: 'Eric', 'Bridgerton', 'Hit Man' On Apple TV: 'Presumed Innocent', 'Dark Matter' What to Watch at the Cinema: 'Inside Out 2', 'Young Woman and the Sea', 'The Bikeriders' (Out June 21st), 'A Quiet Place: Day One' (Out June 27th) Other Mentions: 'House of the Dragon' (Sky) Out Soon...June 27th! 'My L...

Jun 20, 20247 min

Stunt Performing and Stunt Doubling Ryan Gosling in ‘The Fall Guy’ with Ben Jenkin

Georgie is joined by Stunt Performer, Ben Jenkin, this week who worked on the epic film, 'The Fall Guy'! Ben was one of Ryan Gosling's stunt doubles and he tells Georgie more about this, including being set on fire, what his memorable moments were and which stunt was Ryan's least favourite. Ben also shares how he got into this area of the industry and what he enjoys watching when he's not working. Grab your popcorn; 'The Fall Guy' is available to watch on all digital platforms now.

Jun 13, 202427 min

Stand-Up Comedy, Touring and Edinburgh Fringe with Emmanuel Sonubi

Comedian Emmanuel Sonubi joins Georgie on the podcast ahead of his UK tour ‘Curriculum Vitae’. Georgie and Emmanuel met at Edinburgh Fringe and they chat about their experiences of taking shows up there. Emmanuel tells Georgie about his upcoming tour as well as how he got into stand-up, his experience with a particular heckler, working on cruise ships, performing on television, comedian riders, work envy and what he’s watching. Tickets to Emmanuel’s show are on sale here! https://www.emmanuelsta...

Mar 21, 202453 min

Intimacy Coordinating on ‘Poor Things’, ‘One Day’ and more with Elle McAlpine

Georgie is joined by Elle McAlpine, an Intimacy Coordinator (‘Poor Things’, ‘One Day’, ‘It’s a Sin’) and Actor (‘Gentleman Jack’). Georgie asks Elle more about her time working as an Intimacy Coordinator on the Oscar nominated film ‘Poor Things’ where she worked closely with Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and other actors. Elle also talks about the TV shows she has worked on like everyone’s favourite new Netflix series, ‘One Day’. She breaks down what her job involves and Georgie finds out what she li...

Mar 07, 202442 min

Creating the Solo Show 'Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon’ at the Garrick Theatre with Rosie Day

This week Georgie is joined by Actor and Writer Rosie Day. Rosie wrote and previously performed a solo show called 'Instructions for a Teenage Armageddon' that is now heading to the Garrick Theatre in the West End. It will star Charithra Chandran who played Edwina Sharma in series two of 'Bridgerton'. Georgie and Rosie discuss their experiences of making one girl/woman shows, Georgie finds out more about Rosie’s background as a child actor when she worked on television series like 'Outlander' an...

Feb 29, 202431 min
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