The Screenster Podcast

The Screenster Podcast takes a closer look at the film and television world through the lens of industry insiders. Host and actress Georgie Grier talks to her guests about their careers, the highs and lows of this business and the good stuff on our screens.

Composing the Score for 'The Girlfriend' on Prime Video with Ruth Barrett

Georgie sits down with composer Ruth Barrett ('The Terminal List: Dark Wolf', 'Bodyguard') to chat about how her job works, her time on Prime Video's 'The Girlfriend' and what she's watching!

09-18
40:27

What I'm Watching in August Part 2: 'The Thursday Murder Club', 'The Roses' and more!

Georgie chats about what she's watching and what she's looking forward to!

08-28
09:41

'Hostage' on Netflix, Writing and more with Sophie Robertson

Actor and writer, Sophie Robertson, joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about her role in the new Netflix series, 'Hostage' and more! 'Hostage' is out on Netflix today so DON'T MISS IT. Sophie and Georgie chat about starting out in the industry, side jobs, writing routines and what Sophie enjoys watching.

08-21
38:55

What I’m Watching in August: ‘Materialists’, ‘Platonic’ and more - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about the TV shows, films (and some theatre!) she has been watching and what she's looking forward to.

08-14
12:00

What I'm Watching at Edinburgh Fringe - Bonus Episode!

It's Edinburgh Fringe month! Georgie chats about what shows she's excited to watch.

08-07
05:15

What I've Watched in July - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about the tv shows and films she has been enjoying and what she's looking forward to watching in August.

07-31
06:55

Playing Siblings in 'The Assassin' on Prime Video with Shalom Brune-Franklin and Devon Terrell

Georgie is joined by actors Shalom Brune-Franklin ('Baby Reindeer', 'The Tourist') and Devon Terrell ('Barry') to chat about their time filming 'The Assassin' which premieres tomorrow, 25th July, on Prime Video and also stars Keeley Hawes and Freddie Highmore. Georgie finds out more about Shalom and Devon's time filming in Greece, they discuss drama schools in Australia and reveal what they like watching (and listening to) when they're not working. 

07-24
14:27

Production Design on Emmy Nominated ‘Mountainhead’, ‘Succession’ and more with Stephen Carter

Production Designer Stephen Carter ('Babygirl', 'Spotlight', 'Birdman') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about his recent work on the film, 'Mountainhead', which is now available to own digitally in the UK and which has also just been nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Television Movie category!  Stephen chats about reuniting with Jesse Armstrong after working with him on the hit TV series, 'Succession'. Georgie finds out more about building sets vs working with real locations and what Stephen enjoys watching when he's not busy creating the worlds we are glued to!

07-17
28:58

Playing Lucia Narvaez in 'The Walking Dead: Dead City' on Sky and NOW with Dascha Polanco

Georgie is joined by actor Dascha Polanco ('Orange Is the New Black', 'In the Heights') to talk about her role in the latest season of 'The Walking Dead: Dead City', now streaming in the UK on Sky and NOW. Georgie and Dascha also chat about Dascha's brilliant role in a certain hit Netflix series, navigating the entertainment industry, and what she is currently watching and loving.

07-10
27:31

What I'm Watching in June - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about what she's watching on TV and at the cinema, and what there is to look forward to this month!

06-12
08:05

‘Dept. Q’ on Netflix with Chloe Pirrie

Actor Chloe Pirrie ('The Queen's Gambit', 'The Crown') joins Georgie on the podcast this week to talk about her role as Merritt in the new Netflix show, 'Dept. Q'. Chloe talks more about filming in Edinburgh, her other brilliant credits and what she's watching! 

06-05
25:27

Season 3 of ‘And Just Like That…’ on Sky and NOW with Michael Patrick King

Georgie chats to Michael Patrick King about season 3 of 'And Just Like That...', his work on 'Sex and the City' and more! Georgie was so excited to chat to Michael. She also finds out what he likes to watch when he's not working. Season 3 of 'And Just Like That...' is available to watch on Sky and NOW. 

06-02
16:49

Chatting with the Cast of BBC's ‘What It Feels Like For a Girl’

Georgie sits down with the cast of 'What It Feels Like For a Girl' - including Calam Lynch, Jake Dunn, Ellis Howard, Hannah Jones and Laquarn Lewis to talk about their experiences of filming the show which is out on BBC iPlayer on 3rd June!

05-29
47:52

Acting, Hollywood and 'The Uninvited' with Elizabeth Reaser

Georgie is joined by actress Elizabeth Reaser ('Twilight', 'The Family Stone', 'Grey's Anatomy') to discuss her role in new film, 'The Uninvited', which also stars Walton Goggins and Pedro Pascal. It's out in cinemas tomorrow, 9th May!  You can find more about the film here: theuninvited.movie  

05-08
08:46

What I'm Watching in March - Part 2 - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats some more about what she's watching and also what she's looking forward to. Instagram: @screensteruk TikTok: @screensteruk Twitter: @georgie_grier

03-19
06:56

What I'm Watching in March - Bonus Episode!

Georgie chats about what she's been enjoying and what she's looking forward to. You can find her on Instagram & TikTok @screensteruk

03-12
09:30

The Voice Behind Robbie Williams in ‘Better Man’ with Adam Tucker

Georgie is joined by the brilliant Adam Tucker who, as a singer, helped to voice Robbie Williams' songs in the brilliant biopic, 'Better Man'. While Georgie tells Adam how much she loved the film, Adam chats about how he got the job in the first place, the technicalities behind how his voice can match Robbie's and more!

03-05
49:37

Performing in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’, 'Outrageous' and more with Joanna Vanderham

Georgie chats to actor Joanna Vanderham about her role as Blanche in The Crucible Theatre's upcoming production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and more! Joanna's work on screen also includes 'Outrageous' alongside Bessie Carter, which is coming soon to UKTV, 'What Maisie Knew' with Julianne Moore and 'Crime' with Dougray Scott. They also discuss their (very different) paths after drama school, writing your own stuff and what Joanna is watching. 

02-26
42:36

Creating 'Alchemy of the Word' with Jessica Benhamou, Jordan Luke Gage and James Craven

Georgie chats to writer and director Jessica Benhamou and actors Jordan Luke Gage and James Craven about their time making the short film 'Alchemy of the Word'. It will premiere at Cinequest on March 15th!

02-19
42:39

Directing 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' with Michael Morris

Georgie is in her romantic comedy element as she chats to director, Michael Morris, about making 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy'. It's in cinemas from TOMORROW and Georgie can't wait to go a 2nd....and 3rd time with friends and family this week. Michael tells Georgie more about his time directing the film; including how he was brought into this popular franchise in the first place, working with Leo Woodall and more. Michael has also worked on some incredible TV shows including 'Better Call Saul' and was even responsible for creating 'Brothers and Sisters'. Have a listen to hear all of this and what Michael likes watching when he's not working. Georgie in on Instagram & TikTok at @screensteruk and Twitter @georgie_grier

02-12
33:38

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