Episode Notes: Empire Podcast

A Special Birthday Episode

This week’s episode of the Empire Podcast is a special celebration of our great and bountiful podding leader Chris Hewitt’s birthday. To mark the occasion, we have a unique blend of top-notch interviews and four incredible guests to share with you.

First Up: Interviews

Chris sits down with Willa Fitzgerald, star of the buzzy new thriller “Strange Darling”, to talk about the movie’s twists and turns, as well as Giovanni Ribisi’s pivot from acting heavyweight to cinematographer extraordinaire. Later, Chris also chats with the powerhouse trio at the heart of Netflix indie drama “His Three Daughters”, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne.

In Between the Interviews

During the episode, Chris is joined by Helen O’Hara and James Dyer to answer a listener question inspired by “Agatha All Along” about the best movie witches, and to dive into this week’s movie news. Highlights include David Schwimmer revealing he turned down Will Smith’s role in “Men In Black”, the release of the wild trailer for “Mickey 17”, Lionsgate’s AI pact, John Cena entering his “Matchbox” era, and James Cameron’s reveal of his next non-“Avatar” project.

Reviews and More

Rounding out the episode are reviews of “His Three Daughters”, “Strange Darling”, and Coralie Fargeat’s squirmy body horror “The Substance”. And, as if Chris’ birthday celebrations couldn’t get any wilder, the team wraps up the episode with their usual blend of banter and humor.

How to Listen

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FAQs

Q: Where can I listen to this episode?

A: You can find this episode on the Empire Podcast, available on a variety of pod apps and platforms.

Q: Who were the guests on this episode?

A: The guests on this episode were Willa Fitzgerald, Carrie Coon, Elizabeth Olsen, and Natasha Lyonne.

Q: Was this episode a special edition?

A: Yes, this was a special birthday episode in honor of Chris Hewitt, the host of the Empire Podcast.

Q: Where can I find more episode notes and information?

A: Visit the Empire Podcast website or social media channels for additional episode notes, news, and updates.

Q: Is this episode available for review?

A: Yes, you can review this episode and more on the Empire Podcast platforms.