Empire Podcast

Highlights from this week’s episode

In space, no one can hear you scream. But back here on terra firma, you can hear this week’s Empire Podcast — and what’s more, you should!

Double-slash-triple interview packed week

First up, Chris Hewitt sits down with Paul Feig, the dapper and debonair director of Bridesmaids, Spy, The Heat, and the new Prime Video action-comedy Jackpot!

Together, they talk about working with Awkwafina and John Cena, the difficulties of getting an original movie off the ground, and whether Feig could murder somebody for money.

Extended interview excerpt

We also bring you an extended excerpt from our exclusive Empire VIP Club Q&A with Coraline director Henry Selick and The Other Mother herself, star Teri Hatcher, as Laika’s first film celebrates its 15th anniversary with a timely 3D re-release.

Team discussion and movie news

Elsewhere, the team discusses their favourite creatures from the Alien movies and discusses the week’s movie news.

Chief amongst the movie news are D23 announcements galore, including Toy Story 5, Incredibles 3, new Moon 2, Snow White live-action, and Mufasa: The Lion King trailers, and much more besides.

Reviews

This week, the pod squad tackles Fede Alvarez’s facehugger-fest Alien: Romulus, M. Night Shyamalan’s psycho-killer-at-a-concert thriller Trap, and the aforementioned action-comedy Jackpot!

Conclusion

You can listen to this week’s episode (and over 600 more) on the pod app of your choice. And if you want to come and see the Empire Film Podcast LIVE at the London Podcast Festival at King’s Place on Saturday 7 September, then head over to the King’s Place website and get your tickets right here before they all sell out!

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I listen to this week?

You can listen to this week’s episode (and over 600 more) on the pod app of your choice.

What about upcoming events?

If you want to come and see the Empire Film Podcast LIVE at the London Podcast Festival at King’s Place on Saturday 7 September, then head over to the King’s Place website and get your tickets right here before they all sell out!