Typecast

Falling for Falling for Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:01:03 GMT

For part two of the Typecast festive special, our hosts Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down to watch Netflix's most anticipated film of the year, Falling for Christmas. Join us as we discuss whether this is the best or worst film ever made, puzzle over some baffling plot holes and welcome Lindsay Lohan back into our lives. In the words of Beauregard Belmont: "I have no idea what's transpired here."

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The 2022 Christmas Special

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:05 GMT

Netflix, look no further. Our hosts are back for the second time with a Christmas special they swore two Christmases ago that they'd do every year. Rachel, Roxane and Flo sit down and attempt to come up with three new original Christmas movies to sell to Netflix, packing in every trope they can possibly think of, from undercover royals to small-town family businesses. Will they be able to write and cast this ambitious project before the holiday season is over? There's only one way to find out...

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If I Died, Would You Read My Diary?

Thu, 09 Jun 2022 23:00:10 GMT

This week on Typecast our hosts sit down to discuss Mhairi McFarlane's brilliant romcom-ish Last Night. We discuss whether or not we'd read each other's diaries if we died and Rachel reveals she didn't realise Henry Cavill was in Stardust.

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Sarah J Maas is Our Leader Now

Thu, 26 May 2022 23:00:32 GMT

This week on Typecast we take on the juggernaut fantasy series A Court of Thorns and Roses. This spoiler-heavy episode is perfect for fans of the series and anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about. We discuss what makes this series so compelling, plot holes, mating bonds and then attempt to cast the Bat Boys and Archeron Sisters. Buckle up for our most ambitious special yet.

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Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner

Thu, 12 May 2022 23:00:58 GMT

This week on Typecast, Bridgerton is back and we have some thoughts. We discuss what worked - and didn't - this time around, the disturbing chemistry between the Bridgerton siblings and how Lady Featherington is Bridgerton's Kris Jenner.

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Why Can't We Think of Any Blondes?

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:00:31 GMT

In this week's episode our hosts sit down to cast Emily Henry's witty romcom You and Me on Vacation. Join us as we discuss what makes this book a standout of the genre then panic when it's time to cast the novel and we can't think any blondes.

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This Is Now A Star Wars Podcast

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 23:00:04 GMT

In this week's episode our hosts cast Ali Hazlewood's BookTok smash The Love Hypothesis. We talk about its origins as Star Wars fan fiction, rate the Star Wars hotties (including Emperor Palpatine, swoon!) and try to untangle the powerful allure of Adam Driver.

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Christian Grey is 50 Shades of F**ed Up

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 17:20:47 GMT

Typecast Season 4 is here! Join us as our hosts bravely take on the EL James juggernaut 50 Shades of Grey. We talk about what makes it so popular, why it does - and doesn't - push the boundaries, and how one simple change could make the movie a LOT better.

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Is Chris Evans hot?

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:28 GMT

The Typecast took over a year off to ponder this important question: is Chris Evans hot?

We're so happy to finally be back with a new series of Typecast after an unexpectedly long hiatus. In this special warm-up episode we're sharing what we've been up to, ranking The Chrises and giving a sneak peek of the books we'll be casting into film for season four!

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We Can't Stop Talking About Bridgerton

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 00:00:13 GMT

We’re back for one night only with a Bridgerton Special in honour of the Netflix series. Join our hosts on a Lady Whistlestop tour of all 8 books in the original Bridgerton series. We discuss The Duke, the semen storyline and Rachel admits she’s partial to a young Michael Mcintyre.

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The Typecast Christmas Special

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:55 GMT

Our hosts are back for a festive special! In their most ambitious episode yet, Roxane, Rachel and Flo sit down and attempt to write and cast their own made-for-tv Christmas movie. We discuss beloved Christmas cliches, porcelain dolls and whether The Outback is specifically in Australia. Join us for this special one off until we return with regular episodes in Spring 2021.

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Casting: The Silent Companions

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:00:39 GMT

In this week's episode our hosts cast Laura Purcell's spooky thriller The Silent Companions. We talk about what makes this book so scary, debate the merits of Eva Green and give an unexpected shoutout to Daniel Radcliffe.

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Casting: Last Tang Standing

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 23:00:45 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Lauren Ho's Last Tang Standing. We discuss Andrea's career crisis, Flo makes too many picks and Rachel almost ruins everything when she mentions Rishi Sunak.

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Recasting: Mrs Danvers

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 23:00:23 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts recast one of our all-time favourite characters, Mrs Danvers, from Daphne Du Maurier's Rebecca. We discuss the upcoming Netflix film, how we'd handle a contemporary adaptation, and Rachel shocks Roxane with one of her casting choices

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Casting: The Princess Diaries

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 23:00:52 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries. We discuss Jane Fonda, the difference between the books and the films and Flo reveals how the series inspired her to keep her own diary - and reads us an excerpt.

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Casting: An American Marriage

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:00:05 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Tayari Jones's award winning novel An American Marriage. We discuss taking sides, what makes this book a masterpiece and feel the love for Damon Wayans Jr.

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Casting: Riders

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 23:00:21 GMT

This week we're casting Jilly Cooper's iconic bonkbuster Riders. We discuss problematic storylines, the real-life inspiration behind Rupert Campbell-Black, and play a round of our new game, "Horse or Human".

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Casting: Far from the Madding Crowd

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:00:04 GMT

In this week's episode of Typecast, we sit down with special guest Laura Jane Williams, author of The Love Square, to talk about Thomas Hardy's Far from the Madding Crowd. We talk about Harry Styles, The Crown and how Laura went about updating the plot with her contemporary reimagining.

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Casting: Twilight

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 23:00:14 GMT

It's the season finale of series 2! In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Stephenie Meyer's mega blockbuster Twilight. We discuss Edward's Volvo, what it is that makes this book so addictive, and share some trivia from the films. A BIG thank you to everyone who has listened along with us this season - we'll be back before you know it with more questionable casting choices for our favourite books.

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Casting: Frederica

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:00:58 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Georgette Heyer's Regency romance Frederica. We discuss Rachel's love for Anne Hathaway, the merits of Matthew Goode vs Lee Pace and what it is that makes Heyer so brilliant.

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Casting: The Song of Achilles

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 23:00:02 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Madeline Miller's Orange Prize-winning novel The Song of Achilles. We discuss beautiful endings, why Achilles was basically a Greek celeb and how we all secretly know about the Trojan War from the Hollywood epic Troy.

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Recasting: Heathcliff

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 23:00:03 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts recast one of classic literature's most notorious bad boys: Heathcliff. We discuss our theory of where Heathcliff went while he was away, how we'd do a contemporary adaptation, and Brad Pitt's 'energy'.

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Casting: My Sister, The Serial Killer

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 23:00:07 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast one of their favourites: Oyinkan Braithwaite's My Sister, The Serial Killer. We discuss our ideas for adaptations, Taye Diggs on Selling Sunset and the surprising parallels to Hollywood romcom 27 Dresses.

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Casting: Where The Crawdads Sing

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 23:00:21 GMT

In today's episode of Typecast our hosts cast Delia Owens's runaway bestseller Where The Crawdads Sing. We discuss the ending we got vs the ending we wanted, Rachel's LA run-in with Shailene Woodley, and Ansel Elgort's charity nudes.

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Casting: I've Got Your Number

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 23:00:08 GMT

We’re back for season two with Sophie Kinsella’s hilarious rom com I’ve Got Your Number. We discuss why chick lit gets a bad rep, agree we’d watch Constance Wu in anything, and our thoughts turn once again to Aidan Turner.

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Casting: Eligible

Tue, 19 May 2020 23:00:41 GMT

In the Season 1 finale of Typecast our hosts attempt to cast the book that started it all, Curtis Sittenfeld's Pride & Prejudice retelling, Eligible. We explain how this book inspired the idea behind the podcast, discover that Seneca Crane has Darcy Vibes, and Roxane steals Flo's idea.

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Casting: Queenie

Tue, 12 May 2020 23:00:33 GMT

In episode seven of Typecast our hosts cast Candice Carty-Williams's brilliant bestselling debut novel Queenie. We discuss the parallels between Queenie and Bridget Jones, revisit a cast member of The Inbetweeners and Roxane gets fired for breaking the rules.

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Casting: Who's That Girl

Tue, 05 May 2020 23:00:54 GMT

In episode six of Typecast our hosts cast Mhairi McFarlane's brilliant rom com Who's That Girl. We discuss Kit Harrington's grunge vibe, whether Lizzie Caplan could pull off a Nottingham accent and why Richard Madden is the one who got away.

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Recasting: Persuasion

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:00:20 GMT

In episode five of Typecast our hosts attempt to recast Jane Austen's beloved breakup novel Persuasion. We discuss who plays the best Wentworth, why contemporary Anne Elliot would be a GP and Roxane apologises to Matthew Goode.

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Recasting: Mr Rochester

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:00:38 GMT

In episode four of Typecast our hosts discuss classic literature’s hottest bad boy, Mr Rochester. We discuss the ins and outs of Jane Eyre, Rachel explains what she doesn’t like about Luke Evans and the hosts lose all composure when talk turns to Benedict Cumberbatch.

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Casting: Circe

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 23:00:05 GMT

In episode three of Typecast our hosts discuss Madeline Miller's beloved novel Circe, a feminist reimagining of The Odyssey. We discuss who should play the infamous Witch of Aiaia, whether Oscar Isaac could be Eric Bana's son and pitch a new reality show called The Real Housewives of Olympus.

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Casting: The Hating Game

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 23:00:28 GMT

In the second episode of Typecast our hosts attempt to cast the film adaptation of Sally Thorne's steamy rom com The Hating Game. We discuss what colours are acceptable for men's dress shirts and make a bombshell announcement.

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Casting: Conversations With Friends

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:00:18 GMT

In the inaugural episode of Typecast our hosts attempt to cast the film adaptation of Sally Rooney's bestselling debut novel Conversations With Friends. We discuss whether or not Caitriona Balfe is a great suggestion, why Aidan Turner looks hottest in a sailor's cap and the merits of Robert Pattinson.

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Trailer

Sat, 07 Mar 2020 10:49:24 GMT

Introducing Typecast! The show where we cast our favourite books into film. Join us each episode as we dive back into our favourite books and attempt to cast their film adaptations, making great observations and our own unique suggestions along the way. It’s the novels you love like you’ve never heard them talked about before. From Rare Birds Book Club. Launching 1st April 2020.

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