Tea With Rosie

Griffin Dunne has had a rather extraordinary front row seat to cultural history, while also making quite a lot of it himself. He is an actor, director, producer, and writer - a consummate storyteller.As an actor, he gave us two of the most memorable cult films of the 1980s, An American Werewolf in London and Martin Scorsese’s After Hours, which he also produced and which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. Further credits include Quiz Show, Dallas Buyers Club, This Is Us, Succession, Only Murders in the Building.Directing credits include Addicted to Love, Practical Magic and the deeply personal documentary Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold, about his aunt, one of the most important writers of the 20th century.His memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club, is a New York Times bestseller - a beautiful, funny and heart shattering account of growing up within a remarkable generation of people who helped define Hollywood and literary New York as we know them. In this conversation, Griffin shares incredible stories about his life and work, including delving into his family's wild history, grief, an audition gone wrong in the best way, ayahuasca, and how learning to lie “like a serial killer” prepared him for the world of showbusiness.CHAPTERS0:00 Intro3:17 First memories of tea and his experience of corporal punishment at school6:10 What getting away with things taught him about showbiz 7:13 His memoir and the family he held together9:09 Why recording the audiobook was surprisingly emotional11:34 His great-uncle's scandalous death14:03 Directing The Center Will Not Hold for his aunt Joan Didion16:28 Musings on grief etiquette18:54 His worst advice from someone in power20:19 Doors he walked through, and relationships cut short21:57 What stays the same even with all the ugliness in the world: humanity23:24 An acting dry spell and the terrible audition that changed everything27:35 Carrie Fisher and career envy28:33 Down the rabbit hole: ayahuasca31:02 The challenge of writing fiction33:53 Dancing when nobody's watching35:46 GoodbyesLINKS & MENTIONSGriffin on IMDBInstagram: @griffindunneCONNECTWebsiteSubstackInstagram: @teawithrosieconversations | @rosiefellnerTikTokCREDITSHost & Producer: Rosie FellnerGuest: Griffin DunneDirector: Gillian MacGregorWriter: Neil K LoryMusic: James Edward BarkerStills Photographer: Bob FosterCONVERSATIONDirector of Photography: Conor BoruCamera Operator: Dom LenoirProducer’s Assistant: Cassia WijayTITLE SEQUENCE & SPONSOR CREDITSDirector of Photography: Willow BidwellCamera Assistant: Alex HagemanHair & Make Up: Jolanda CoetzerProducer's Assistant: Robin StewartLocation: The Portobello HotelEpisode Sponsor: Mackenzie-ChildsWith thanks to Fortnum & Mason

Megan Smart is a brilliant Australian actress and filmmaker who knew she wanted to act from the grand old age of five. She landed her first film - Simon Baker’s Breath - from her very first audition before she’d even graduated drama school, and since then, she’s starred in Wakefield, Amazon Prime’s wonderfully unhinged Class of ’07 and Black Snow opposite Travis Fimmel. She currently stars alongside Sex Education’s Asa Butterfield in the hilarious comedy-horror Gnomes on Disney+We chat about the extreme highs and lows of the film industry, how discipline is the only thing you have control over, and why impatience can be an asset. We also delve into her journey of self-discovery when she moved from Australia to London, and the exhilarating moment she found she’d been chosen for an acting job - but had just four hours to get to the airport!CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro01:50 - Rosie’ choice of tea for Megan: Queen Anne02:27 - Megan’s tea memories: her father and British family roots03:44 - Meeting her fiancé Sam in a London bar - “so old fashioned”04:51 - Drama school as Megan’s “wonderland”05:42 - Her new TV show Gnomes - “Hot fuzz meets Gremlins”07:31 - The worst advice Megan has received: be patient and wait08:49 - Learning not to make herself smaller for other people11:20 - The one thing actors can control: how hard they work15:08 - Her setbacks getting into drama school17:40 - Voiceover work on The Blood of Dawnwalker and the unexpected accent pivot19:20 - Saying no can matter as much as saying yes20:48 - The “dark person” she once thought she was21:53 - A fresh start in London and choosing her own story23:21 - Knowing she was born to tell stories24:10 - Exploring directing and building projects of her own24:53 - The uncertainty and exhilaration of acting work26:20 - What she does when nobody is watching27:04 - Quickfire tea etiquetteLINKS & MENTIONSMegan's IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6024352/Megan's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesmartmegan/CONNECTWebsite: https://www.teawithrosieconversations.com/Substack: https://teawithrosieconversations.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithrosieconversations/ | https://www.instagram.com/rosiefellner/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teawithrosieconversationCREDITSHost & Producer: Rosie FellnerGuest: Megan SmartDirector: Gillian MacGregorWriter: Neil K LoryMusic: James Edward BarkerStills Photographer: Bob FosterCONVERSATIONDirector of Photography: Conor BoruCamera Operator: Dom LenoirTITLE SEQUENCE & SPONSOR CREDITSDirector of Photography: Willow BidwellCamera Assistant: Alex HagemanHair & Make Up: Jolanda CoetzerProducer's Assistant: Robin StewartLocation: The Portobello HotelEpisode Sponsor: Mackenzie-ChildsWith thanks to Fortnum & Mason https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

Shelley Conn is rather marvellous. An exceptionally talented and prolific actress, Shelley’s career spans film, TV and theatre. Recently, she was Lady Mary Sharma in Bridgerton - a mother navigating a world that wasn’t built for her daughters, Dean Shetty in Gen V, Isabella in Love Sarah and is soon to be seen in ITV’s upcoming series Adultery alongside Dominic Cooper and Romla Garai.I met Shelley… let’s just say a few years ago… on a TV show called Down to Earth and it felt like meeting a long-lost sister. Shelley has real magic. She’s ethereal, deeply present, and completely without artifice.In this new episode of Tea With Rosie, Shelley reveals what she’s learning from the new generation of young women, the heartache that made her look inwards, and how motherhood changes everything.This episode of Tea With Rosie is sponsored by Mackenzie-Childs, https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/CHAPTERS00:00 - Intro00:18 - Welcome to Tea With Rosie02:53 - Rosie chooses Lapsang Souchong for Shelley03:55 - Shelley’s first tea memories - “picnic coffee”05:58 - Getting lost at a phone-free night club07:21 - How motherhood changes your world08:48 - The pressure to make yourself smaller - and why Shelley won’t do that anymore11:24 - “Get your kit off” - why intimacy coordinators matter14:20 - Finding a sense of self after tragedy16:06 - Turning pain into soul searching16:57 - Shelley’s support after Rosie’s bereavement18:21 - The wonderland of having a family20:31 - Taking risks and trusting there will always be another chance23:05 - The academic life Shelley once imagined25:12 - Shelley as Elphaba in Wicked?26:25 - Rosie’s horrible Dirty Dancing audition30:02 - Singing and dancing when nobody’s watching - but they can probably still hear you!31:07 - Quick-fire tea etiquetteLINKS & MENTIONSFind Shelley on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0174909/Follow Shelley on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theshelleyconn/CONNECTWebsite: https://www.teawithrosieconversations.com/Substack: https://teawithrosieconversations.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithrosieconversations/ | https://www.instagram.com/rosiefellner/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teawithrosieconversationCREDITSHost & Producer: Rosie FellnerGuest: Shelley ConnDirector: Gillian MacGregorWriter: Neil K LoryDirector of Photography: Willow BidwellCamera Assistant: Alex HagemanSound Recordist: Dom LenoirHair & Make Up: Jolanda CoetzerMusic: James Edward BarkerProducer's Assistant: Robin StewartFilming Location: The Portobello HotelStills Photographer: Bob FosterEpisode Sponsor: Mackenzie-ChildsWith thanks to Fortnum & Mason https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

James D'Arcy is a rather fantastic actor. I first met him years ago on a movie called Age of Heroes and was struck by his generosity, talent and sense of fun. You’ll know him from Master and Commander, Dunkirk, Oppenheimer, and his longstanding portrayal of Edwin Jarvis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe including in the upcoming Vision Quest. He even found time in his busy schedule to turn his hand to writing and directing Made in Italy, a beautiful film starring Liam Neeson.In this episode of Tea With Rosie, James discusses the well-meaning career advice that backfired into motivation, how loss and discomfort can become sources of growth, and how marriage and fatherhood changed his life.This episode of Tea With Rosie is sponsored by Mackenzie-Childs, https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/CHAPTERS00:00 — Intro01:42 — Olivia Colman’s genius03:43 — James has a shocking confession04:43 — Introducing James to tea with Darjeeling - the champagne of teas06:17 — His first memory of tea at a rather brutal French lesson09:46 — The realities of ageing11:42 — Making yourself smaller to fit other’s people’s idea of you13:48 — The well-meaning career advice that spurred him on16:55 — James was almost known by another name19:15 — Losing his father at six and how that shaped his life19:55 — “Another f***ing growth opportunity"21:10 — Dark periods and getting to the lightness on the other side22:20 — How meeting his wife changed his mind about relationships24:29 — The challenges of being an actor and also a parent26:11 — The version of James that never made it28:13 — Tea etiquette quickfire questionsLINKS & MENTIONSFind James on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0195439/Follow James on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mrjamesdarcy/Made in Italy: https://www.madeinitaly.movie/CONNECTWebsite: https://www.teawithrosieconversations.com/Substack: https://teawithrosieconversations.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithrosieconversations/ | https://www.instagram.com/rosiefellner/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teawithrosieconversationCREDITSHost & Producer: Rosie FellnerGuest: James D’ArcyDirector: Gillian MacGregorWriter: Neil K LoryDirector of Photography: Willow BidwellCamera Assistant: Alex HagemanHair & Make Up: Jolanda CoetzerMusic: James Edward BarkerProducer's Assistant: Robin StewartFilming Location: The Portobello HotelStills Photographer: Bob FosterEpisode Sponsor: Mackenzie-ChildsWith thanks to Fortnum & Mason https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

Millie Brady has that rare quality of magnetism - you are instantly captivated from the first time you see her, whether that’s in The Queens Gambit, Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, or as Æthelflæd in The Last Kingdom.Like a cup of Fortnum & Mason’s Classic Earl Grey, Millie is refined and unmistakably classic, but with a simmering depth and holds one’s attention completely.In this episode Millie discusses the career pivot that led her into acting, what grew out of heartbreak, and the friendships that have shaped her life.This episode of Tea With Rosie is sponsored by Mackenzie-Childs, https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/

The word “icon” is thrown around a lot these days, but my guest this week is one of the very few actually worthy of the title. Brian Cox is without doubt one of the most acclaimed and respected actors in the world. With a career spanning over six decades across theatre, film and television.In a world where authenticity often takes a backseat, Brian is a pillar of truth in his life and art. In an incredibly candid conversation, he shares his early memories of family gatherings and the (very!) early performances that laid the foundation for his illustrious career. We touch on Succession, his challenging new role in Dexter: Resurrection and a particularly exhausting theatre performance many years ago.I’m so honoured to have had such a candid conversation with Brian and found myself laughing one moment, then so incredibly moved the next. I hope you enjoy the insight into this revered and loved British actor and incredible human being.This episode of Tea With Rosie is sponsored by Mackenzie-Childs, https://www.mackenzie-childs.com/LINKS & MENTIONSBrian Cox on IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004051/Follow Brian on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/coxusa/CONNECTWebsite: https://www.teawithrosieconversations.com/Substack: https://teawithrosieconversations.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithrosieconversations/ | https://www.instagram.com/rosiefellner/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teawithrosieconversation

Eve is, was, and always will be That Girl. A multi-platinum, two-time Grammy award winning artist, Emmy nominated talk-show host, author, actress, and producer, Eve is a force to be reckoned with.In this first episode Eve chats with Rosie about rejection, resilience, fame, motherhood, and building a life on her own terms.This episode is sponsored by Mackenzie-Childs.CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction to Eve's inspiring journey01:56 - Early memories of family and tea04:19 - Travel, and why England feels like home05:10 - Turning hardship into drive07:55 - What stayed the same through every change: resilience09:39 - Rap battles, fearlessness, and “this has to happen”11:46 - Making herself smaller for friends and relationships14:43 - Noticing the behaviour of powerful people and why she’d never copy it15:35 - Her reaction to receiving the retrospective Grammy Award16:33 - What grew from something that almost broke her17:40 - “Do it for the plot”18:37 - Meeting Dr.Dre19:14 - Why financial independence has always mattered20:27 - Trying on personas and leaving past versions behind21:02 - Is she a witch? Why she believes in magic22:06 - Breathe and Believe: her new wellness business built around pause23:32 - What she’d do if nobody was watching25:13 - Touring, motherhood, and work/life balance26:59 - The “no” from an A&R guy that bothered her for years28:10 - Fame’s downside29:15 - Acting and impostor syndrome30:24 - Closing thanks and sign-offLINKS & MENTIONSEve’s memoir, Who’s That Girl is published by Harper Collins in the UK and is available now.Breathe & Believe Global: WebsiteFollow Eve on Instagram: @therealeveFind tickets for Eve’s tour here.CONNECTWebsite: teawithrosieconversations.comSubstack: teawithrosieconversations.substack.comInstagram: @teawithrosieconversations | @rosiefellnerTikTok: @teawithrosieconversationCREDITSHost & Producer: Rosie FellnerGuest: Eve CooperDirector: Gillian MacGregorWriter: Neil K LoryDirector of Photography: Willow BidwellCamera Assistant: Alex HagemanHair & Make Up: Jolanda CoetzerMusic: James Edward BarkerProducer's Assistant: Robin StewartFilming Location: The Portobello HotelStills Photographer: Bob FosterEpisode Sponsor: Mackenzie-ChildsWith thanks to Fortnum & Mason https://www.fortnumandmason.com/

Tea With Rosie is a new podcast hosted by actress & producer Rosie Fellner.Coming soon!Social links:Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teawithrosieconversations/Rosie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosiefellnerWebsite:https://www.rosiefellner.com