This week's star-studded episode of the Empire Podcast sees our features editor Alex Godfrey display his versatility as an interviewer. First up, the notorious AG engages in utter chaos with Tron: Ares stars Greta Lee and Jodie Turner-Smith [22:46 — 34:31 approx], and also Gillian Anderson. [1:33:01 — 1:43:53 approx.] Then, the man from Empire sits down for a heartfelt and passionate chat with Robert Aramayo, star of this week's excellent drama I Swear, a true story inspired film about a man who finds himself dealing with Tourette's. [54:06 — 1:13:25 approx.]
Either side of those, Chris Hewitt returns to the podbooth after his bout with The Cove, and is joined by Helen O'Hara and James Dyer for a discussion of their picks at the 2025 London Film Festival, as well as a debate regarding which film they think might be the best American effort produced this century. As if that's not enough to be going on with, the gang also talk about Ocean's 14, Saoirse Ronan's Linda McCartney casting in Sam Mendes' upcoming The Beatles biopics, and Heat 2 in the news section, before running their eyes over Tron: Ares, I Swear, and the dog vs demon horror movie Good Boy on the reviews front. Oh, and Chris wishes Helen well — which is nice. Enjoy.
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