The Empire Film Podcast

All The Information Is On The Task (ft. guests Edgar Wright, Rosamund Pike & Isla Fisher, Michael Shannon)

Nov 14, 2025
This week features talented guests like Edgar Wright, acclaimed director of Shaun of the Dead, discussing his adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man and the excitement and pressure of receiving feedback from the author. Michael Shannon shares insights about his role in Nuremberg as Justice Robert Jackson and reflects on his musical endeavors, including his tribute to R.E.M. Additionally, Isla Fisher and Rosamund Pike chat about their experiences in the Now You See Me franchise, touching on accents and the magic of performance.
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ANECDOTE

Taskmaster Cameos And Lateral Answers

  • The hosts debated Taskmaster contestants' film credits and whether cameos count, using Four Weddings and a Funeral and Tim Key as examples.
  • James Dyer confessed his Taskmaster knowledge began after attending a live show he was gifted.
INSIGHT

Counting Film Credits Isn't Simple

  • Many Taskmaster contestants have film credits ranging from lead roles to brief bit parts, complicating 'best film' debates.
  • The panel stressed a cutoff for cameos to keep the question meaningful.
ANECDOTE

Rapid Pre-Production Turnaround

  • Edgar Wright visited set moments like a bathroom scene just before Christmas and was surprised by rapid progress toward release.
  • He reflected on how quickly pre-production accelerated once Glenn Powell joined.
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