DeepSummary
In this episode, Josh Horowitz interviews actress Sydney Sweeney about her career and latest projects. Sweeney discusses her passion project, the horror film Immaculate, which she produced after initially auditioning for it years ago. She also talks about her experience working on popular shows like Euphoria and The White Lotus, and the challenge of portraying complex characters.
Sweeney shares her background, growing up in a small town and having to commute long distances for auditions from a young age. She talks about the support of her family and the sacrifices they made to help her pursue her acting dreams. The actress also reflects on her rise to fame and the sudden success of projects like Euphoria and The White Lotus.
The conversation covers Sweeney's approach to acting, her passion for producing, and her desire to take on diverse and challenging roles. She discusses her experience working on romantic comedy Anyone But You, her upcoming projects, and the importance of representation in the industry.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Sydney Sweeney is a dedicated and passionate actress who is willing to fight for challenging and creatively fulfilling roles.
- She has a deep respect for the filmmaking process and the contributions of all crew members in bringing a project to life.
- Sweeney's ability to fully immerse herself in her characters while filming, separating her personal identity from the role, is a key part of her craft.
- Despite her rising fame, Sweeney remains grounded and appreciative of the support from her family and their sacrifices to help her pursue her dreams.
- She is committed to taking on diverse roles and pushing boundaries, as evidenced by her passion project Immaculate and her desire to bring challenging stories to life.
- Sweeney values her privacy and is cautious about revealing too much information about potential future projects or roles.
- In addition to acting, Sweeney has a keen interest in producing and having creative control over projects that align with her vision and values.
- She acknowledges the importance of representation in the industry and the responsibility that comes with her rising platform and influence.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Honestly, it's like as scary as talking about Marvel.“ by Sydney Sweeney
- “I love whenever a character has a transformative experience through her clothing. And for Cecilia, putting on the. Definitely switched me over.“ by Sydney Sweeney
- “When they call, action, Sydney's gone. And then when they call, cut, I'm back.“ by Sydney Sweeney
- “It feels like my playground. I love it.“ by Sydney Sweeney
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Episode Information
Happy Sad Confused
Big IP
3/22/24
It may seem like Sydney Sweeney just came out of nowhere in the last few years but she's been putting in the work for a long time. She talks about it all with Josh, from her humble beginnings in Spokane to SHARP OBJECTS to Emmy nominated turns in EUPHORIA and THE WHITE LOTUS and now with films she's helping create herself, ANYONE BUT YOU and IMMACULATE. Taped live at the 92nd Street Y in New York.
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