Dakota Fanning, Vol. II
Summary
Josh and Elle welcome Dakota Fanning for a career deep dive, discussing her new indie film *The Sun Never Sets* and the unique improvisational process with director Joe Swanberg. They cover her iconic 2002 MTV acceptance speech, her upcoming collaboration with sister Elle in *The Nightingale*, and her evolution from child star to acclaimed adult actor.
Topics discussed
Intro, Perfect Bistro ad, and Orlando Bloom meme rant
Podcast intro and Dakota Fanning interview setup
Dakota's Casa Vega margarita and LA roots
Emmy noms and Walk of Fame stars with Elle
Filming The Sun Never Sets: improv and Joe Swanberg
Working with Jake Johnson and Corey Michael Smith
Character connection and Outer Banks podcast promo
Shopify ad and acting on the fly
Improv process and filming in Alaska
Childhood roles: I Am Sam and MTV Awards
Tom Cruise reunion and Spielberg photo story
Ads, handling rejection, and The Nightingale
Co-starring with sister Elle Fanning
Twilight, The Runaways, and NYU years
Career evolution and acting technique
Auditioning for Quentin Tarantino
Reality TV obsessions and The Dark Wizard
Happy Sad Confused: Dogs, games, and bees
Happy Sad Confused: Movies and egg salad
Todd Barry bit and interview wrap-up
Nesquik ad
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