The A24 Podcast Acting Your Age with Elsie Fisher & Molly Ringwald
Nov 1, 2018
Elsie Fisher and Molly Ringwald discuss the challenges of being young actors, Elsie's audition for Eighth Grade, the impact of social media on anxiety, and the relatability of Molly's characters. They also explore their love for Dungeons & Dragons, the perception of oneself, and the lasting impact of acting in movies.
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Early Scouting And Career Doubts
- Elsie Fisher was scouted after dancing on stage at her dad's jazz cafe and began acting around age five.
- She considered quitting multiple times before Eighth Grade due to sparse work and school conflicts.
Audition Knocked-Over Script Moment
- Elsie auditioned for Bo Burnham and panicked when she knocked the script off her lap, but he reassured her it was "in character."
- That relaxed moment helped her secure the role of Kayla.
Writing From Present Empathy
- Bo Burnham wrote Eighth Grade from his present emotional perspective rather than his childhood.
- That allowed him to capture teenage feelings authentically despite not being a teen or parent now.