Interview Referenced Resources

Here are the resources mentioned in the interview, categorized by type:

People

• Mike - mentioned in the context of a three-way kiss scene and as a character in a marriage scene.
• Josh - mentioned in the context of a three-way kiss scene.
• Husband (of SPEAKER_03) - accompanied SPEAKER_03 to see Dune 2 in London.
• Javier Bardem - praised for bringing levity and humor to his character.
• Justin Kritsky - screenwriter for Challengers, praised for his talent.
• Amy Pascal - sent the script for Challengers to SPEAKER_00.
• Helena Rain - director of Baby Girl, described as creating a warm and exploratory environment, and also an actress.
• Luca (referring to Luca Guadagnino) - director of Challengers, described as having a deep understanding of characters and giving random, effective ideas.
• Harris Dickinson - actor, suggested for a role in Baby Girl, and discussed in the context of working with SPEAKER_03 and Antonio Vandaris.
• Antonio Vandaris - actor, discussed in the context of supporting female leads and working with SPEAKER_03 and Harris Dickinson.
• Baz Luhrmann - director of Moulin Rouge, mentioned as having guided SPEAKER_03 through many things and being formative for her. Also mentioned in the context of directing actors to look at the camera for technicality.
• Zendaya - SPEAKER_00, discussed in the context of her role as Rue in Euphoria, her background in TV, and her approach to acting.
• Faye - mentioned by SPEAKER_00 as the mom of her kids, implying a connection.
• Mike (again) - mentioned as a character in a scene where his marriage is falling apart, and Luca Guadagnino gave him a specific direction.
• Bianca - camera operator on Challengers, with whom SPEAKER_00 had a rhythm.
• Samuel - a character in Baby Girl for whom a casting search was needed.

Organizations

• Dooney - term used to describe fans of Dune, specifically those who have seen the films and are obsessed.
• Doonies - alternative term for fans of Dune.
• Cheesecake Factory - mentioned as a place for ordering lunch.

Documents

• Yearbook - Denis Villeneuve signed his yearbook with "Muad'Dib" or something similar, indicating his early passion for the Dune books.
• Script - mentioned in the context of being sent, read, and developed for projects like Challengers.

Tools

• Computer - mentioned as a less preferred tool for script reading by SPEAKER_03 due to difficulty retaining information.
• Binder - SPEAKER_03 uses a binder for scripts and notes, like a "school bag."

Technologies

• Cinema - mentioned as a place where SPEAKER_03 saw Dune and Dune 2.
• Zoom - used for communication between actors and directors, as in the case of casting conversations for Baby Girl and Challengers.
• Phone - used for communication between actors and directors.

Other (Concepts, Terms)

• Dune - film franchise, a major topic of discussion, including Dune 2.
• Doonie/Doonies - a term for fans of Dune.
• Baby Girl - a film, discussed in detail regarding its production, director, and themes.
• Challengers - a film, discussed in relation to its script, screenwriter, director, and production.
• Dune universe - the world and lore of the Dune films, introduced to SPEAKER_00 by Denis Villeneuve.
• Science fiction - a genre discussed in the context of creating other worlds and using acting skills.
• Dream sequence - a type of scene SPEAKER_00 worked on for the first Dune film.
• Petra - a location in Jordan, mentioned as a place not filmed in for Dune, but close by.
• Jordan - a filming location for Dune.
• Abu Dhabi - a filming location for Dune.
• Desert - a setting for filming Dune.
• Sand dune - a specific location where Dune was filmed.
• Rock formations - natural features observed during the filming of Dune.
• Intimate experience - described in the context of filming Baby Girl, requiring a feeling of safety.
• Subject matter that's very kind of intimate and deep - described in the context of Baby Girl.
• The quiet room - a specific room in Dune where scenes took place.
• Spontaneity - a desired quality in acting, emphasized by SPEAKER_00.
• Listening and responding - considered by SPEAKER_03 as the most important parts of acting.
• Acting is reacting - a principle mentioned by SPEAKER_00.
• Present and listening - qualities for effective acting, according to SPEAKER_00.
• Dissociate mid-take - a phenomenon SPEAKER_00 has experienced where she mentally checks out during a scene.
• Overthinker - a trait of SPEAKER_00 that can get in her way as an actor.
• Self-critical - another trait of SPEAKER_00 that can be challenging.
• Three-way kiss scene - a scene discussed in detail regarding its technical execution.
• Five, six, seven, eight, nine-way kiss - an exaggeration to describe the complexity of the three-way kiss scene due to the number of people involved.
• Rhythm with your camera operator - important for executing scenes smoothly.
• Choreography - mentioned in the context of capturing energy amidst the movement.
• Technique - mentioned alongside choreography.
• Sixth sense/other thing that comes in that you can't really – I don't think it's teachable. I think it's more – it's discoverable. - described as a crucial element in acting, beyond technical skill.
• Instinctual - a quality related to the "sixth sense" in acting.
• Exploratory - a characteristic of the creative environment fostered by Helena Rain.
• Mime work - acting technique, mentioned by SPEAKER_03 as something she learned in acting class and now uses in sci-fi to create other worlds.
• Practical effects - Denis Villeneuve's preference for making things as practical as possible in filmmaking.
• Gorgeous sets - physical sets used in filmmaking that can be touched and feel real.
• CH (likely referring to a set or location name, possibly Arrakis's desert environment) - a place entered in Dune, described as having massive, gorgeous sets.
• Sunrise for sunset - a filming technique to capture a specific light for a scene.
• Special effects - contrasted with the natural beauty of the filming locations.
• Crew - praised for their incredible rigs and problem-solving abilities.
• Community - created on sets through friendships and daily interactions.
• Pockets of community - small, close-knit groups formed on film sets.
• Bubbled - a state of being when actors are focused and trying to work.
• Tacit language/telepathy - a form of non-verbal communication and understanding developed between cast and crew who work together frequently.
• Director's particular people - directors who have a trusted team they work with repeatedly.
• Cinematographer - mentioned as a crucial part of creating an intimate and safe environment.
• Camera operator - also crucial for intimacy and safety.
• Loose filming - a less structured approach to filming, as used on Baby Girl.
• Old school scriptwriting - SPEAKER_03's method of using physical scripts and binders for notes.
• Trigger notes - small notes used to help recall information.
• Physicalities - suggestions for character movement and behavior.
• The portal for things or you're the instigator - two ways an actor can engage with their craft, according to SPEAKER_03.
• Philosophical exploration - a driver for SPEAKER_03's project choices.
• Experimental journey - how SPEAKER_03 describes her approach to life and work.
• Obsessed - a state of focus and passion that SPEAKER_03 believes is essential for creating something from a project.
• Risk - inherent in starting a new project.
• Chemistry - essential for films like Baby Girl and for creating relationships between characters.
• Generous actors - actors who are giving and supportive, contributing to the formation of a project.
• Stars align - a metaphor for when all the right elements come together for a project.
• Small talk vs. deep conversations - SPEAKER_00 and SPEAKER_03 prefer to skip small talk and engage in deeper discussions.
• The real - referring to genuine, deep conversations about life and oneself.
• Rehearsal periods - discussed in the context of character building and director collaboration.
• Comfort - SPEAKER_03 seeks comfort when working, preferring to sit or lie on the floor.
• Porous creature - how SPEAKER_03 describes an actor, absorbing and then expressing things in a new way.
• Sacrifice for the sake of art - something SPEAKER_03 is learning not to do.
• Value who I am - an ongoing process for SPEAKER_03.
• Emotional support - provided by SPEAKER_00's dog.
• Comfort is your comfort - SPEAKER_03's advice about not needing to give up things that provide comfort.
• Perfect grown-up - a concept SPEAKER_03 questions, suggesting it's okay to have comforts.
• Take it home with you - the act of carrying the emotional weight of a character into one's personal life.
• Residual effects - lingering feelings or impacts from playing an intense character.
• Clean my chakras/pray/get out the sage - methods SPEAKER_03 uses to rid herself of negative energy.
• Massage - a healing activity mentioned by SPEAKER_03.
• Balance - discussed in the context of work and personal life, and of being stable.
• System around you - having things in place to support oneself.
• Have fun on my job - SPEAKER_00's desire, even when the work is challenging.
• Enjoy the process - similar to having fun, important for SPEAKER_00.
• Brutal days - difficult days on set.
• Leave it at work - SPEAKER_00's strategy for separating her personal life from her character's experiences.
• Jarring - how the shift between character and personal life might seem to others.
• Consequences of these actions - SPEAKER_00 feels free on set because the actions are not her own.
• Another person we're creating - how SPEAKER_00 views her characters.
• Best idea wins - SPEAKER_00's philosophy on collaboration.
• Not precious in that way - SPEAKER_00 is open to input and not overly attached to her own ideas.
• Do justice to the character - SPEAKER_00's primary goal.
• Rigid and nervous - how SPEAKER_00 describes herself in her normal life.
• Trance - how SPEAKER_03 describes her state while acting, able to hear direction but not break character.
• Technicality of it - the technical aspects of filmmaking, which SPEAKER_03 can understand but prefers to avoid focusing on.
• Divorce myself from it - SPEAKER_00's ability to separate herself from her performance.
• Coverage - the range of shots filmed for a scene, discussed in relation to a director's editing process.
• Editing as he goes - a director's approach to editing during filming.
• Trust me - a question a director asked SPEAKER_00 when she questioned his decisions.
• Being an actor - SPEAKER_00's role when she trusts the director.
• Lying to me - SPEAKER_00's initial suspicion of directors when they say they have enough footage.
• Moulin Rouge - a film and musical, highly praised by SPEAKER_00 and influential for SPEAKER_03.
• Love story - a genre SPEAKER_03 desired to do and found in Moulin Rouge.
• Musical love story - a specific subgenre of love story that interested SPEAKER_03.
• Confidence with the voice - SPEAKER_03's initial concern about singing in Moulin Rouge.
• Euphoria - a TV series, discussed extensively in relation to Zendaya's role as Rue.
• Rue - Zendaya's character in Euphoria.
• TV sitcoms - SPEAKER_00's early career experience.
• Skin that you just like slip on - how SPEAKER_00 describes getting used to a character.
• Second nature - how playing Rue felt after the first season of Euphoria.
• Take over - how a character can inhabit an actor.
• More time with characters - a benefit of longer TV series.
• Emotionally and physically draining - how playing Rue feels.
• Rewarding - the feeling of pride and fulfillment from doing impactful work.
• Connected with people in such a deep way - the impact of Euphoria's storytelling.
• Means something to someone - the realization that one's work has meaning for others.
• Chaotic life and decisions - describing Rue's life.
• Change their life - the hope that a performance can positively impact an audience member.
• Another season - planned for Euphoria.
• Trauma - experienced by characters and portrayed by actors.
• Shed it/rid of that - methods for actors to release the emotional weight of characters.
• Emotionally disturbing - how SPEAKER_03 describes parts of Baby Girl.
• Disturbing to my body and my psyche - how SPEAKER_03 describes the effects of Big Little Lies.
• Carrying a lot - a feeling of emotional burden.
• Real bruises - physical manifestations of the trauma portrayed in acting.
• The subconscious I can't control - an area where work can penetrate.
• Artist husband - a source of support and discussion for SPEAKER_03.
• Kids - provide balance and grounding for SPEAKER_03.
• Having a baby and still do the idea - a question SPEAKER_03 addresses, stating it's possible and beneficial.
• Can't indulge yourself - a consequence of having children, as described by SPEAKER_03.
• Work will penetrate my dreams/sleep - a common occurrence for actors, according to SPEAKER_03.
• Working since I was 14 - SPEAKER_03's experience in the industry.
• Structure/ways I do it - SPEAKER_03 shares her knowledge based on experience.
• Huge believer in working - SPEAKER_03's advice to aspiring actors.
• Jump in and do it - SPEAKER_03's pragmatic approach to taking jobs.
• Every job does produce something else - the belief that every acting experience offers growth.
• Stay excited, grateful, open - SPEAKER_03's advice for maintaining a positive outlook.
• Extraordinary a life - how SPEAKER_03 describes the acting profession.
• Stage performance - something SPEAKER_00 has not done but respects and wants to try.
• Live audience - the energy directed at performers in theater.
• Incredibly invigorating - how SPEAKER_03 describes the experience of theater.
• Rip your bandaid off - a metaphor for doing something difficult, like trying stage acting.
• The next dune - future work SPEAKER_03 expects from SPEAKER_00.
• Orange chairs - furniture in the interview setting.
• Soft orange - description of the chairs.
• Cats - a comparison made by SPEAKER_00 about rubbing the chairs.
• Work together - a desire expressed by SPEAKER_00 and SPEAKER_03 for a future collaboration.
• Lunch - a mundane topic contrasted with the depth of their conversation.