The Empire Film Podcast QT's Making A List, We're Checking It Twice (ft. guests Taron Egerton; George Clooney & Adam Sandler; Jon M. Chu)
Dec 5, 2025
Taron Egerton, the talented Welsh actor known for his roles in Kingsman and Rocketman, shares insights on producing his film, She Rides Shotgun, discussing creative choices and his bond with co-star Anna Sophia Hager. George Clooney and Adam Sandler light up the conversation with their experiences on Jay Kelly, reflecting on their friendship and the film's innovative one-take opening. Also, director Jon M. Chu offers a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good, diving into song placement and the magic of visual storytelling.
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Producer Credit As Active Responsibility
- Taron describes how producing grew from creative investment into using his industry weight to get the film financed and over the line.
- He frames producing as an active, hands-on role rather than just a cosmetic credit.
Warm Up Dialects Before Shooting
- Taron outlines his accent preparation: drill sounds, rehearse cadences, and warm up with a dialect coach at the start of each day.
- He advises doing this when no on-set dialect support exists to avoid thinking about accent during takes.
Learn Lines Early For 'Flow'
- Taron says learn lines in advance and sleep between learning sessions to enable flow on set.
- He prays for flow each morning and stresses knowing lines prevents blocking the actor's freedom.
