The Sam Sanders Show Is Allison Williams Afraid of Her Own Movies?
Jun 27, 2025
Allison Williams, acclaimed actress known for her roles in HBO's Girls and the horror hits Get Out and M3GAN, dives into her captivating career path. She discusses the allure of playing morally complex characters and reflects on her latest film, M3GAN 2.0, exploring its commentary on AI and parenting. The conversation also touches on the cultural resurgence of Girls, how Gen Z perceives it, and the psychological depth of her roles. Plus, there’s a fun twist imagining a comedy-horror remake of Carrie with a Girls flair!
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M3GAN Sequel Tackles AI Ethics
- The M3GAN sequel explores AI ethics and parenting in a more mature context.
- Advances in AI let the movie focus on ethical dilemmas without lengthy explanations.
Robot Vacuum Named by Son
- Allison named her robot vacuum Panagana, a name her young son created spontaneously.
- She treats the robot with gratitude and protects it with affection.
Allison's Plane-Horror Viewing Habit
- Allison Williams only watches horror movies on planes to avoid sleeplessness.
- Watching at home triggers anxiety and intrusive catastrophic thoughts for her.