David Rysdahl & Lily Sullivan on Soulm8te, AI Addiction, and Constructed Femininity
Summary
Kyle Meredith interviews Lily Sullivan and David Rizdahl about their new horror film, Soulmate, the third entry in the M3GAN universe. The actors discuss how the movie explores grief, addiction, and the emotional voids filled by technology through the lens of a man who creates an AI companion. They delve into their acting choices, such as portraying constructed femininity and non-judgmental grief, while reflecting on filming in Ireland and their experiences as screenwriters.
Topics discussed
Ad breaks and podcast intros for Standing BTS and Long Time No See
Kyle Meredith With intro and guest introductions for Soulmate
Soulmate plot summary and themes of grief and AI
Lily Sullivan on 90s erotic thriller vibes and constructed femininity
David Rizdahl on AI addiction and the toxic human-machine bond
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Grounding the sci-fi concept in reality and avoiding cartoonish tropes
Lily Sullivan on movement coaching and playing the android Sarah
The mirror scene and Lily's physical transformation process
Filming in Ireland and the on-set atmosphere with director Kate Dolan
How screenwriting influences acting and understanding narrative arcs
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