Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

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A podcast series hosted by Jacqueline Coley, Awards Editor at Rotten Tomatoes. Claim your ticket to witness the personal narratives happening behind the scenes of film and entertainment. Each episode invites you into intimate conversations with filmmakers, actors and industry insiders. Blending sharp cinematic trivia with thoughtfully crafted interview questions, Jacqueline leads each guest through a rich, reflective journey into their lifelong relationship with entertainment. From the formative movie‑going experiences that shaped their artistic worldview to their career‑defining moves — asking them to reflect on the films that have rocked their world, scared the daylights out of them, and changed them forever. Check out new episodes of SEEN ON THE SCREEN every other week! Follow Seen on the Screen wherever you listen to podcasts and watch on YouTube.🎧

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October 14, 202627 min

Daisy Edgar-Jones & George MacKay talk Sense and Sensibility, Yearning, and Jane Austen

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. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to https://athome.fandango.com/?cmp=SOTS~Fandango~general

September 30, 202629 min

Jessica Chastain on Other Mommy and the Impact of Horror

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. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to stream.fandango.com

September 16, 202639 min

Directors Joel Crawford & Januel Mercado, the Best Friends Behind Forgotten Island

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. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to streaming.fandango.com

September 8, 202639 min

H.E.R. & Liza Soberano on Friendship, Filipino Culture, and Forgotten Island

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. _To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to _streaming.fandango.com

September 1, 202639 min

Filmmaker Zach Cregger Talks Weapons, Barbarian, and Resident Evil

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. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to stream.fandango.com

August 25, 202640 min

Adria Arjona on Executive Producing and Starring in A24’s Onslaught

Adria Arjona has made a point of choosing roles that resist typecasting. Since joining the Star Wars universe in Andor, she’s showcased her versatility across comedy, drama, and genre, from charming in offbeat romantic comedies like Hit Man and Splitsville to navigating serious subject matter with nuance and humor in Blink Twice and Los Frikis. But in her latest film, 80s-inspired horror-thriller Onslaught from A24 and director Adam Wingard (The Guest, Godzilla vs. Kong), she’s going darker and bloodier than she’s ever gone before. As Celeste, an ex-army sniper and struggling mom managing PTSD, she’s forced to go full “Sarah Connor” to defend her daughter when a group of supersoldiers escape from a government facility and descend on her trailer park. In this episode, Adria joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss the grueling physical demands of Onslaught and her creative involvement throughout the process as executive producer, and the close bond she formed on set with Blake Kennedy, the young actress who plays her daughter in the film. She also shares stories from her past projects, from her nerve-wracking Andor audition for showrunner Tony Gilroy to developing her Hit Man character’s dialogue with Richard Linklater and Glen Powell, and reflects on the importance of having a seat at the table as she takes on new challenges in every performance. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to stream.fandango.com

August 5, 202638 min

Director Will Gluck on the Raucous, Romantic Theatrical Promise of One Night Only

Few filmmakers have had a bigger impact on the past 20 years of rom-coms than Will Gluck. From reimagined literary classics like Easy A and Anyone But You to his wry take on situationships in Friends With Benefits, his films are beloved for their witty dialogue, unforgettable chemistry, and astute observations about love and dating. Now he's back at it with One Night Only, a raucously original rom-com about two people looking for love in New York City on the one night a year that premarital sex is legal. In this episode, Will joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss the ingredients of a great romantic comedy, how he shapes his films around his actors’ chemistry, and why he considers John Hughes his “North Star” as a director. He reflects on giving Emma Stone her big break in Easy A, how obvious it was to the entire crew she was destined for greatness, and why he’s convinced audiences will feel the same way about Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner after seeing them in One Night Only. He also shares how growing up in New York City shaped One Night Only, the world-building production meetings and freezing night shoots that went into making it, and why the film's central contrivance was the perfect allegory for the disconnection of modern dating. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to https://stream.fandango.com

July 29, 202624 min

Monica Barbaro & Callum Turner on the Comedy and Chemistry of One Night Only

Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner’s characters spend much of One Night Only running around New York City trading barbs and banter and pretending not to enjoy each other's company—but their chemistry is undeniable. Perhaps best known for their acclaimed dramatic performances (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick, Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts), the pair go all-in on hilarity and hijinks in the sexy new rom-com from writer/director Will Gluck (Anyone But You, Easy A) as two people looking for love on the least romantic night of the year. In this episode, Monica and Callum talk to Jacqueline Coley about One Night Only’s wild premise, finding their comedic rhythm, and the spontaneous improvisations that led to some of the film’s best moments. They share stories from shooting on location in New York City—including filming on a moving subway train—and debate who did more singing on set: Monica performing in character or Callum breaking into song between takes. They also reflect on their favorite rom-coms, the cinematic experiences that shaped them, and why there’s nothing quite like the magic of watching a movie in a packed theater amongst loved ones and strangers. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to https://stream.fandango.com

July 15, 202631 min

Lupita Nyong’o and Himesh Patel on Christopher Nolan’s IMAX Epic, The Odyssey

Lupita Nyong'o and Himesh Patel have starred in Academy Award-winning dramas, sci-fis, romcoms, and horrors, but they’ve never been on a set quite like Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Shot entirely on IMAX film across some of the world's most breathtaking locations, Nolan's ambitious adaptation of Homer’s 3,000-year-old epic challenged its cast to push themselves in entirely new ways—Lupita in the dual roles of Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra, and Himesh opposite Matt Damon’s Odysseus as his second-in-command, Eurylochus. In this episode, Lupita and Himesh talk to Jacqueline Coley about their experience filming in IMAX, the trust Nolan puts in them to become experts on their characters, and the unparalleled level of focus his no-phones policy creates. As they revisit their favorite Nolan films, Lupita reflects on the unique challenge of breathing life into a character known only for being beautiful, while Himesh describes how Damon’s tireless work ethic inspired everyone working alongside him. They also share stories about Nolan’s filmmaking process, the collaboration he encourages in his actors, and what they learned from their time on set with the visionary director. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to https://stream.fandango.com

July 8, 202633 min

John Leguizamo on Craft, Creativity, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey

John Leguizamo has had one of the most varied and versatile careers in Hollywood, appearing in over 100 films across every genre imaginable. From Carlito's Way and To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar to Ice Age and Encanto, he has a knack for scene-stealing performances that leave an enduring mark on moviegoers. Now, he’s taking on another unforgettable role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: Eumaeus, Odysseus’s faithful servant and trusted friend—or as Nolan pitched it to him, “the most loyal character in Western literature.” In this episode, John talks to Jacqueline Coley about stepping onto a Christopher Nolan set for the first time, the unique challenges of shooting entirely on IMAX film, and the deep bond he formed with Matt Damon as they developed their characters’ friendship. A decorated playwright in his own right, he praises Nolan’s Odyssey screenplay and describes how writing and improvisation have shaped his approach to acting. He also looks back on some of his most beloved screen performances, from Chi-Chi Rodriguez in To Wong Foo to Sid the Sloth in the Ice Age films, and his lifelong commitment to representation and portraying oddballs, outsiders, and underdogs with care, respect, and empathy. To watch the movies discussed in this episode and more, head to https://athome.fandango.com/?cmp=SOTS~Fandango~general