This week’s Empire Podcast, released just a week before Halloween, features an engaging lineup of guests and discussions. Nia DaCosta, the director of Hedda, joins Helen O’Hara for an in-depth conversation, while Chris Hewitt interviews Jeremy Strong about his role in Scott Cooper’s biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. Additionally, Chris talks with Netflix thriller A House Of Dynamite’s star Rebecca Ferguson and director Kathryn Bigelow about their film’s apocalyptic themes.
Conversations and Behind-the-Scenes Moments
Throughout the episode, Chris Hewitt shares a lighthearted moment as he struggles to pronounce one particular word, which is not “Howl-o-ween,” despite the timing. The podcast team—Chris, Helen O’Hara, James Dyer, and Ben Travis—discuss movies that center on ill characters, reveal surprising details like Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh’s collaboration on a Solo film for Kylo Ren, and review a range of films including Hedda by Nia DaCosta, Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and Kelly Reichardt’s The Mastermind.
Why This Episode Matters to Movie Fans
Empire Podcast episode #690 offers listeners thoughtful insights into current film projects and noteworthy collaborations, including the work of Nia DaCosta as Hedda’s director. With its mix of lighthearted moments and meaningful film discussions, the episode provides a rich perspective on cinema as Halloween approaches, making it a timely listen for fans interested in the creative processes behind some of today’s intriguing films.
