Normal People Cast Q&A with Sally Rooney, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, & Lenny Abrahamson
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- It's the million copy bestseller that became the most talked about TV adaptation so we had to create the best bit of lockdown entertainment we could together with Faber Members. Join author Sally Rooney, director Lenny Abrahamson and actors Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal as they talk to us about intimacy, supporting each other, and getting it right.
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I found that I paid more attention to the side characters in the series, regardless of how small their parts were. Joanna was especially well cast and a sort of pillar of strength and wholesomeness to contrast Marianne throughout college.
Omg Joanna 💗
that's interesting - I felt the side characters were much more visible in the book - I felt a bit confused in the series as to who everyone was and what was happening. Perhaps that says more about how I relate to people and visuals, that I felt they were more visible in the book.
But wasn't Jamie amazing as the guy you just love to hate! Extraordinary acting; a very talented guy!
Celebrate a vile anti Semite ok ..dumbasses.
@@josephgoogles1927 Yu good bro? x
Sally Rooney sitting there looking like Connell and Marianne's daughter
Plot twist: She is
compliments to the interviewer, he is SUCH an eloquent guy, asks wonderfully insightful questions and let’s people speak and actively listens to them. big kudos!
I’ve never been so moved by a show. It’s absolutely the best chemistry I’ve seen on camera and the first sex scene I’ve seen where it was genuinely beautiful and you could see the love between two characters.
Daisy & Paul are rarities for sure 👏🏼
Cannot praise this series highly enough. Binge-watched the whole thing on a wet sunday afternoon (honestly couldnt stop watching!) and have been thinking about it ever since - Paul and Daisy have done such an amazing job with these characters, dare I say, perhaps even award winning? You forgot at times that they were acting, and they both deserve recognition for their stunning work in this series.
Thought some of the little details were so good at making it authentic..the Sligo River tickets stuck on Connell's wardrobe door.. Sally's family in Sligo are staunch River supporters
Rover not River... bloody autocorrect
I can't stop thinking about it as well. I've watched the first 5 episodes several times
you were not wrong about their performance being award winning! Paul got a BAFTA for it.
Paul Mescal's performance deserves awards! He's gorgeous too!
I reckon it gets lots of Bafta noms, particularly the two leads.
19:47 for the panel of Sally, Daisy, Lenny, Paul. Really hope Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones get award nominations. Paul's performance in episode 10 alone deserves it but Daisy's was so strong in multiple episodes. Would be well-deserve recognition.
Yes. And hope the show itself gets nominated.
Marianne/Daisy’s delivery is outstanding - for instance, her understated It isn’t when Connell says that perhaps it’s normal that people can read someone’s mind. Paul/Connell, who jumps up as soon as he hears Marianne scream, when arguing in the house in Italy. I loved the book - but these things are nuances brought to it by the acting - and these mean that I now love the TV adaptation as much but for different reasons. I find myself in an endless loop of flicking from book to TV and back because I just don’t want to leave Marianne and Connell. And both book and TV have made me tearful for the characters, but in different scenes. It’s wonderful to listen to this and find that others feel the same way.
I feel the same and i obssesed with the book and shw
This presenter was brilliant. Lovely balance of gushing over the project while still being able to have a conversation and ask insightful questions. Great interview!
Ok, Daisy and Paul are so in tune with each other, they scratch their heads at the very same time (37:44)! Telepathic?
The presenter did a great job - thoughtful questions all the way through
agreed!
Adored this!! Daisy is just so stunning I can't cope!!!
I absolutely loved this series; I'd not read the book first, so I read afterwards then watched the series again, as the book just solidified how much I loved it - the book flowed so well and was an insight into the characters inner monologues! For me, in terms of the adaptation itself, it literally brought the characters to life and, especially Sally's fluid writing. The over-riding urge to re-watch the series came from the scene at the NYE party where they kiss and the cinematography seamlessly weaves it with the first kiss; absolutely pulls you right back to episode one, evokes all the feelings and reasons for why they love each other and the growth between them - and makes you go over all the communication mistakes you make in your own life trying to get there, which is why it's lingered so long (for me, anyway!). To be able to experience that in real life in a conscious way is something everyone should aspire to ❤
The serialised drama/book is probably so popular because it's so real, so relevant and true to life.
Sally Rooney might not like to be called the voice of a generation, but she is. There's lots of issues/themes that are dealt with in this that I've not seen dealt with in a drama before. Particularly, how damage/abuse done to a person early on in life can effect how they conduct themselves through life especially in relationships.
The main actors might be surprised at how popular it has been, but I don't think they fully understand yet the gravitas of what they were dealing with.
I really love this interviewer. What a thoughtful gentleman
Super loved this interview, having Sally, Lenny, Daisy, and Paul in one screen is a dream come true. Loved all the questions asked and I just really want to praise how beautiful Daisy delivers her thoughts and answers in interviews, she just continues to blow me away. And she looks stunning!
this show changed my life. i think this cast, the writers should be lining up awards left and right. just brilliant work all the way around, locations, wardrobe, casting, writing... the chemistry was lightning bolts every single episode. i haven't had my heartstrings tugged like this by anything on the screen before, only in real life. magnificent work, everyone should feel proud to have worked on this stellar bit of good work. more, more!!!
100% AGREE🙏
Definitely, couldn't agree more. Moved me on such a deep level, like nothing else ever watched or experienced. Daisy and Paul, their chemistry and interpretation of the characters, the detail, everything, super powerful. perfect unison. 💕
This series blew me away. The sex scenes were so intimate and I felt almost guilty watching them. It was like I was in the situation with these two and it wasn’t my place to be there. That prob makes no sense but I don’t know how to put their intimacy into words😮 sometimes I liked Peggy and other times I found her to be a nascence?!!! I was like no group sex. This is their private and personal relationship. The Connell/ Marianne relationship was a lot deeper than just sex. They truly loved each other and sorry but they could never stay away from each other for any significant amount of time. They needed each other to breathe and survive.
This series has the most “Are you alright?” Wish people actually say that as many a times to a person in real life though.
superb show. as soon as i finished it, i got and read the book which was also fantastic. the tv adaptation is one of the best adaptations of a book i've ever seen - very faithful to the book and excellently cast. i have no doubt i will watch it all over again soon.
As Lenny said, it is exactly that proximity - intimacy-closeness that we all feel when reading the book which has been magistraly convey and kept into the series which makes the whole experience so unique.. What Paul can not describe about his acting with Daisy is called magic.. There is no other definition.. Scarcely happens but when it happens it is exactly like this! Thank you so much to all of you Masters!
I love the talent-and-passion-and-trust domino effect that has led to such a fantastic book gaining an equally stunning screen dimension. Everyone in this collaboration so excellent at what they do, and inspired to bring their very best. A truly welcome zeitgeist. Thank you all.
Wonderful interview. Normal People is a televisual triumph in the midst of a traumatic time. Stay safe, everyone!
Thank you, Waterstones, for uploading this! I missed it live! You're the best!
I read the book before watching the series on purpose because I wanted to imagine the characters for myself and then after watching the series I could genuinely not imagine anyone other than Daisy and Paul playing Marianne and Connel; perfect casting and very talented actors who I’m sure we’ll see much more of in following years. I think the series really did justice to the book and I’d recommend both to anyone (just don’t watch it with family 😅). Wonderful interview full of insight, thanks guys x
Fascinating insights into an exceptional collaboration. Congratulations to all of you for the part you played in bringing this gem to life☘️
Amazing show! I really appreciated how they shot the love scenes. It was like one long conversation between characters on screen that first started as verbal and then became physical. I really hope there is a season 2.
Really enjoyed the series, thoroughly enjoyed this group chat. I find Sally fascinating. Great stuff.
Lovely Interview of Daisy E-J in which she really showing her maturity. A beautiful women with and prodigious talent. Mescal has now spoken of his pride in his co-star after she was nominated for a Golden Globes award. He wrote, "“Could not be prouder of you my friend.” What a great guy!
Great respect that Paul and Daisy are managing to be everywhere - they must be bored bottomless but I am sure it's doing good not for both of them but for all involved, many without jobs now and hopefully revenue from the success will help a lot of people and the arts in general.
I watched the TV series and absolutely loved it. I couldn't stop watching. The actors were extraordinary and did a wonderful job. Bravo!
Absolutely adore daisy and Paul in normal people ❤ watched 5 times already
Me too 😅 absolutely loved it
I can’t get enough of all of them
beautiful interview for this magnifecent show and story!!!!
Amazing. Loved the show now to read the Novel
Thanks! this was beautiful
Fantastic to hear more from the creators of this phenomenal show.
70 years old. I have seen an angel, Daisy and I have fallen in love. I can die content. What a heartbreaker series.
I’ll never stop talking about how much sally rooney looks like one of her characters
what a brilliant discussion! I had not heard of the book before the show and went back to check it out to stay in the universe a bit longer and hoping for tidbits they might've left out.
That was good. Good questions!
Fantastic Book, Fantastic TV Adaptation, Fantastic Interview! ❤️
I was led to the tv series from listening to an American podcast, bad friends with Andrew Santino/bobby lee,both comedians,but Andrew Santino being Italian/irish decent,he has raved about the dramatization in recent podcasts so I have him to thank for the nod towards this series,i agree connels mum came across beautifully and I really warmed to her,also the casting of the characters schoolfriends was amazing.each adding its own honesty to the overall,thank you sally I have loved this
Ooo, my introduction to S.Rooney is with normal people. I wasn't aware she had another brilliant book before that. I shall put it on my list of books to read..
I enjoyed the book for lots of reasons, and had the opportunity to watch the screenplay.
It was a lovely adaptation of the book.
Уважаемая, Салли, пожалуйста, напишите 2-ю часть. Очень нужно продолжение. Эти ребята достойны того, чтобы их любовь была показана дальше❤❤. Они в наших сердцах🎉
Sally is exactly what I imagined her to be like
Great interview as good as zoom can. Someday you all might seat around a table with some wine and have even more fun! Cheers.
Yes - but who invited Darth Vader to join the audio ??
Proper recognition at last.
Daisy E-J has been nominated for the 2021 Golden Globes for her role as Marianne in Normal People according to the Evening Standard of 03/02/21. [ Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology or TV Movie] About time too! Excellent news; well done Daisy for your brilliant performance. What a beautiful, intelligent women with maturity that belies her age! However, Paul Mescal was snubbed.
I can't watch more than one episode at a time- it's too powerful. I usually give BBC and ITV drama a wide berth because they don't do anything for me. But because of the huge interest it has generated, I was going to give it one episode and one has turned into 11 now. I was hooked in the first few minutes and by the time episode 2 had gone, I couldn't think of anything else. Never have I seen anything like it or as good. It has love, despair, desperation, longing and melancholy in equal measure, which will bring back painful memories for a lot of us. And the acting of Daisy and Paul. Wow. I don't think I have ever seen an actress able to go through all those emotions simply by facial expression alone. It's a million miles for her from Cold Feet.
Agree - I could only digest one episode a day - when I finally got to 12 I was very sad to see it end and yet relieved.
@@christakeen1391 I had to steel my self to watch episode 12, not having read the book, and was half minded not to watch it as I feared the worst. Afterwards, though, I thought everything's ok -sort of. I can see talk of a sequel in the media, which millions would die for, but it can't possibly, surely, attain the heights (or depths?) of the original, can it?
Awesome
Absolutely loved the show! All of the subtlety and nuance imbued in Daisy and Paul's performances really gave me a better appreciation of the book. Episode 10 was heartwrenching!
(I just uploaded a review of the book/show if anyone is interested!)
when the interviewer said the next hour of conversation with friends, I screamed
Daisy at 19:54
Sally has bangs now :)
I can't concentrate on the conversation as Daisy is just too distractingly beautiful
Was anyone annoyed with the Dark vadar sound in the background?
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does anyone think there will be a season 2?
As much as I'd love to see Daisy and Paul play these characters again, because it's so rare to see such incredible chemistry and acting from two young talents, I dont think they'll make a season 2. The series ended in the best way, in that Marianne and Connell will always be there for eachother but are neither hindering one another or are defined by each other . They are on their own paths at that point in time but will always support eachother in the pursuit of their own dreams. They are soulmates.
BBC is "desperate" for another series given that the first series smashed all records on the BBC iPlayer--37 million views and counting. But there are a lot of hurdles to clear so we will have to wait and see.
Lauren Garrigan thank you!
kingstumble ohh that makes a lot of sense ty
I hope not - as much as I’d snatch it up immediately (it’s definitely my favourite series of all time) it’s not necessary. The ending is intentionally ambiguous and it opens up a space for you to ponder what happens to Marianne and Connel
Anyone else here think that maybe, just MAYBE, sally & paul have the teensiest crush on each other?
19:28 is when the video starts, the first 19 minutes are just random irrelevant people lmao
Rude
@@WaterstonesTV You are too kind. J is thick as two short planks. This is a notably fine interview.
The only thing I disliked about this series is literally everyone is white. All the main characters and reoccurring characters. Finding it hard to believe that in 2020 you couldn't find any people of color in Europe?
Connells friend in school and his friend in collage are black lads Mariannes boyfriend in Sweden is black connells girlfriend in collage is Asian and his therapist is a black woman
This is exactly the problem, these are barely supporting actors. Why couldn't they had made his best friend or even Jamie a Person of color?
I live in Dublin and unlike the UK we do not have as many coloured people here.
I don’t think Jamie would work as a person of colour. He is the embodiment of an entitled wealthy white male. But you are dead right Ireland is getting more diverse and casting should reflect that. I want to see all sorts of faces in the shows and movies I watch.
The series rarely diverges from the 2 central actors, really the addition of different ethnicities wouldn't have been helpful as their purpose/struggles/subplot would have been absent on-screen. The boyfriend during the college act was black and had little development in relation to his struggles that he had, let alone in relation to race.
We do need more representation, but unless you change the main two characters or alter the plot to a greater extent there would be little reason to.
Your confessional are to lame. The sin of unprovoked lamity
Chick lit.