Pop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment News Bryce Hall talks going Horror, Ben Barnes talks Stephen King Series & Embeth Davidtz Directs
Jul 14, 2025
55:01
In this star-studded episode of Pop Culture Weekly with Kyle McMahon, we’ve got award-winning talent, chilling thrillers, and social media mayhem as Bryce Hall, Ben Barnes, Embeth Davidtz, Josh Stolberg and Joe Freeman all stop by - all in one episode.
🎬 Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda, The Morning Show) joins Kyle to discuss her stunning directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. Based on the acclaimed memoir by Alexandra Fuller, Embeth opens up about navigating complex themes like colonialism, trauma, and identity - while bringing personal history and decades of acting experience to the director’s chair.
📺 Then, it’s all about Stephen King’s The Institute as Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone, The Punisher) and newcomer Joe Freeman dive into their roles in this spine-tingling MGM+ limited series. They discuss honoring King’s vision, building emotionally rich characters, and what it’s like joining the ever-growing King cinematic universe.
🔪 Horror mastermind Josh Stolberg (Saw X, Spiral, Piranha 3D) chats about his latest genre-bending film Skillhouse - a blood-soaked satire skewering influencer culture. From writing creative kills to calling out clout-chasing chaos, Josh explains how Skillhouse holds a mirror up to Gen Z’s obsession with fame.
📱 Finally, viral star Bryce Hall stops by to talk about his role in Skillhouse, his evolution from controversial TikTok icon to actor, and the realities of internet hate, career pivots, and making his horror film debut. Plus, he teases his next action-packed project and reflects on how influencer culture is reshaping Hollywood itself.
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🎬 Embeth Davidtz (Schindler’s List, Matilda, The Morning Show) joins Kyle to discuss her stunning directorial debut, Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight. Based on the acclaimed memoir by Alexandra Fuller, Embeth opens up about navigating complex themes like colonialism, trauma, and identity - while bringing personal history and decades of acting experience to the director’s chair.
📺 Then, it’s all about Stephen King’s The Institute as Ben Barnes (Shadow and Bone, The Punisher) and newcomer Joe Freeman dive into their roles in this spine-tingling MGM+ limited series. They discuss honoring King’s vision, building emotionally rich characters, and what it’s like joining the ever-growing King cinematic universe.
🔪 Horror mastermind Josh Stolberg (Saw X, Spiral, Piranha 3D) chats about his latest genre-bending film Skillhouse - a blood-soaked satire skewering influencer culture. From writing creative kills to calling out clout-chasing chaos, Josh explains how Skillhouse holds a mirror up to Gen Z’s obsession with fame.
📱 Finally, viral star Bryce Hall stops by to talk about his role in Skillhouse, his evolution from controversial TikTok icon to actor, and the realities of internet hate, career pivots, and making his horror film debut. Plus, he teases his next action-packed project and reflects on how influencer culture is reshaping Hollywood itself.
💥 This episode covers:
- Embeth Davidtz on turning memoir into movie magic
- Ben Barnes & Joe Freeman on fear, friendship, and King-sized pressure
- Josh Stolberg’s horror love letter to Gen Z and cancel culture
- Bryce Hall on haters, horror, and the rise of the influencer actor
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