Jamie Dornan

In a heartfelt discussion, Jamie Dornan, known for his roles in 'The Fall' and 'Fifty Shades of Grey', shares his journey through failures in acting and personal life. He reflects on growing up in conflict-ridden Northern Ireland and the profound impacts of grief and loss, including the death of his mother. Dornan opens up about parenting three daughters amidst societal pressures, revealing insights on gender stereotypes and nurturing individuality. The conversation highlights the humor found in failure and the importance of embracing one’s unique path.

Join actor Jamie Dornan and Senator Bernie Sanders as they reflect on their formative school years and the lessons learned from failure. Jamie shares his preference for friendship and sports over academics, critiquing the rigid education system that often overlooks individual strengths. Transitioning to Bernie, he reveals how being cut from the varsity basketball team fueled his resilience and led him to discover a passion for long-distance running. Their stories remind us that school is about growth, relationships, and the valuable lessons embedded in setbacks.

Jamie Dornan, known for roles in Fifty Shades of Grey and The Fall, discusses his childhood in Holywood, County Down, and his journey from model to actor. He opens up about challenges in acting, memories of his obstetrician father, and emotional struggles while filming. Jamie shares his desert island music picks and reflects on his career and personal life.

Three wise men join Zoe for a festive Friends Round Friday special. They discuss opportunities, struggles, and Christmas comedy. They also talk about the challenges of wearing fake beards, set pranks, Lee Mack's 100th episode and Christmas special, Sam's Christmas song and gigs, as well as Jamie Dornan's TV series. The podcast ends with Merry Christmas wishes.

Today I sit down with actor Jamie Dornan and filmmaker Sacha Gervasi, a man I love dearly and have known for over 20 years, to discuss their recent collaboration — My Dinner With Hervé, a brilliant new film premiering October 20 on HBO.Marking his 2nd appearance on the show (his first being episode 249 two years ago), Sacha's credits include scripting The Terminal, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks. In 2012, Sacha directed Hitchcock starring Anthony Hopkins and last year helmed November Criminals featuring Ansel Elgort and Chloë Grace Moretz.But Sacha is perhaps best known for Anvil! The Story of Anvil, his Emmy and Independent Spirit Award winning, real-life Spinal Tap rockumentary about an also-ran Canadian heavy metal band that many critics consider one of the greatest films ever made about rock and roll.Anvil explored what it means to never give up on a dream. Hervé picks up where Anvil leaves off, exploring the darker aspects of lofty dreams realized in a tragic comedy that lays bare the power of unchecked ego, addiction, and unhealed childhood trauma in fueling self-destruction.A look at the wild life of French actor Hervé Villechaize, who famously played Tattoo in the hit '70s TV series Fantasy Island, the film is based upon one insane night Sacha spent with Hervé (played by Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage) just one week before Hervé’s suicide, and the emergence of an unlikely friendship that permanently alters both of their lives.His very first script, it’s a movie Sacha began writing over 20 years ago. Both hilarious and sad, beautiful and surprisingly emotional, Hervé is hands down Sacha's best work to date. Peter Dinklage is a tour de force. And Jamie Dornan — as Danny Tate, a journalist loosely based on Sacha — delivers in an elegantly nuanced, powerful performance that will leave you with a new appreciation for this actor's depth and talent.Jamie is of course most recognized for his portrayal as Christian Grey from the 50 Shades of Grey movies. But if that’s all you know about this young man, you're in for a delightful surprise. I first came across Jamie's work several years ago by way of The Fall, a dark psychological thriller series co-starring Gillian Anderson, and was immediately struck by his keen ability to evoke pathos and empathy for a seemingly irredeemable character. But Hervé is a game changer for Jamie — a role I'm certain will leave unsuspecting audiences with a new and grand appreciation for this actor's considerable talents.On the surface, Hervé is about how a chance encounter between two people in various states of desperation find solace in each other's pain. One survives to embark on a new life. The other does not. Between the lines, the movie — and this conversation — is about not giving up on a dream. Hervé risked everything to become a star. And it took 20 years of persistence for Sacha to see this vision realized. But it's how one navigates success and failure that ultimately determines that which we truly seek — fulfillment, purpose, and of course happiness.Today we explore these themes. We discuss our predisposition to judge people based solely on their outsides. We dive deep into the delusion of fame. What happens when we pervert the need to be seen. And the emptiness purchased when we seek validation outside ourselves to salve the pain of life.Enjoy!Rich