Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Tessa Coates, and Matt Miller on Ride or Die and Rewriting the Action-Comedy Rules
Summary
Host Kyle Meredith interviews stars Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham, along with creators Tessa Coates and Matt Miller, about their Prime Video series Ride or Die. The group discusses the show’s premise of two best friends on the run, emphasizing complex roles for women beyond traditional archetypes. They also cover the production’s unique approach to filming a European road trip entirely in Prague.
Topics discussed
Podcast network promos and introductions
Kyle Meredith With podcast overview and guest list
Ride or Die plot summary and cast introductions
Hannah Waddingham and Octavia Spencer on action roles
Discussion on Hannah's British accent and chemistry
Part two intro: Creators Tessa Coates and Matt Miller
Origin story: Female-led action comedy concept
Production logistics: Shooting in Prague for Europe
Casting process and actor chemistry
Outro, subscribe reminders, and WFPK promo
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