About this episodeDaisy Ridley discusses her journey from a pub worker to a Star Wars icon, detailing the intense seven-month au…AI summary
Daisy Ridley discusses her journey from a pub worker to a Star Wars icon, detailing the intense seven-month audition process and the surreal experience of filming in the Black Sea. She also shares insights into her career strategy of balancing massive franchises with indie projects, her personal life with husband Tom Baitman, and upcoming roles in new Star Wars and Murder on the Orient Express films.
Key takeaways 4
Audition Strategy: Ridley underwent seven months of auditions for the role of Rey in Star Wars, emphasizing persistence and the importance of connecting with the director (JJ Abrams) who was 'so convincing' and 'convincing you melt'.
Career Philosophy: Ridley adopts a non-strategic approach to her career, prioritizing roles that challenge her and feed her creatively over commercial planning, citing that both a tiny budget film (In Between) and Star Wars were equally enriching.
Overcoming Fear: She tackled her fear of open water and heights by filming 'Young Woman in the Sea' in the Black Sea and a window-cleaning thriller ('Die Hard' working title), motivated by the quality of the roles and a desire not to let her team down.
Industry Advice: A key piece of advice she holds onto is from Jason Bateman: 'None of this is up to you,' reminding actors to focus solely on their performance rather than box office results or external factors.
Notable quotes 4AI-generated: wording and quote attribution may be wrong. Use the play link to verify.
“JJ's so convincing you know I mean you get inside those those eyes that Vortex there JJ you'll talk in anything you melt you melt”
▶ 16:26Ridley describing why she accepted the Star Wars role despite having zero hesitation and being desperate for it.
“None of this is up to you and that's stuck with me forever you only have one one one part in it all”
▶ 44:46Ridley sharing advice from Jason Bateman about focusing only on acting rather than worrying about a film's commercial performance.
“I am not someone who has planned things out I just know what I like and I go with what's available and that I like so I am sort of I'm trying not to look sideways and doing my own thing”
Ridley explaining her organic approach to selecting diverse roles, from indie films to blockbusters.
“I was terrified of cleaning windows Heights how bad terrified of height there it is”
Ridley admitting her fear of heights while discussing her upcoming role in a film involving window cleaning.
Chapters & Sections (39)▼
0:00Sean and Scotty's Spontaneous Rail Biking Adventurechapter3
0:00Sean Patrick Hayes Discusses Personal Life
2:20Discussing Travel and Adventure Plans
4:49Planning a Beach Experience in Australia
6:19Celebrity Interview on Smartless Podcastchapter5
6:19Celebrity Interview on Smartless Podcast
8:30Discussion about Upcoming Project and Personal Life
10:03Family Background and Shared Pop Culture
11:46Childhood Memories of Misbehavior and Performing Arts
13:10Childhood Behavior and Past Work Experiences
15:12Daisy's Experience with Star Wars Auditionchapter2
15:12Interview about Early Life and Career Choices
17:04Audition Experience and Personal Life Update
19:42Exciting News About New Star Wars Projectchapter3
19:42Exciting News About New Star Wars Project
21:33Dealing with Overnight Fame after Star Wars
23:05Adam Driver Discusses Early Career Experiences
25:07Meeting JJ and Barbara Streisandchapter2
25:07Celebrity Encounter and Film Industry Experiences
27:14Interview about Express and London Experience
29:52Daisy Discusses American Accent Acting Techniqueschapter5
29:52Actress Discusses American Accent and Acting
31:48Acting Process and Preparation Discussion
33:04Interview about Romantic Comedy Film
34:57Unplanned Romantic Encounter Discussion
36:08Actors Discussing Scene and Personal Life
37:22Overcoming Swimming Challenges with Olympic Coachchapter2
37:22Overcoming Swimming Challenges with Olympic Coach
39:25Overcoming Fears in Film Productions
41:52Career Trajectory and Overcoming Fears in Filmchapter3
41:52Career Trajectory and Overcoming Fears in Film
43:47Strategic Decision Making in Film Production
45:35Fan Discussion with Star Wars Actor
47:50Star Wars Cast and Production Discussionchapter5
47:50Celebrity Interview on Movie Experience
49:52Request for Star Wars Movie Information
51:20Celebrity Interview with Daisy
52:42Celebrity Discusses Actress's Career and Film Choices
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