Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress and filmmaker behind The Lost Daughter, talks directing her big-budget take on Frankenstein. She discusses fear and learning as a director. She explores monstrousness, portrayals of violence and female desire. She reflects on studio notes, collaborating with family, and Hollywood steering women toward ‘little movies.’

Maggie Gyllenhaal, acclaimed actor-turned-director behind The Lost Daughter and The Bride, chats about moving from acting into directing. She discusses directing at larger scale, working with actors, worldbuilding a 1936-styled film, and using VFX to serve story. Plus scenes about family life in Vermont and small pleasures like Wordle.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, writer-director known for bold, character-driven films, and Jessie Buckley, actor and singer starring as the Bride, join to discuss their daring reimagining of Frankenstein. They talk makeup and the Bride's look. They explain the film's voice, black ink motif, playing multiple roles, on-set pregnancy, casting surprises, and balancing ambition with studio backing.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, actress-turned-director and writer of The Bride, and Ryan Coogler, filmmaker and Proximity Media founder, chat over pour-over coffee. They dive into reimagining Frankenstein, giving the Bride a voice, surreal directing notes, working with family and actors, night shoots, and shooting on IMAX and Sony cameras with mixed lenses.

Maggie Gyllenhaal, director, actor and writer known for The Lost Daughter and The Dark Knight, chats about her film The Bride!. She explains retelling Frankenstein from the woman’s point of view. Conversations cover directing family, shaping performances with Jessie Buckley, and themes of love, monsters and acceptance.