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The Interview March 6, 2026

Maggie Gyllenhaal on Directing Peter Sarsgaard, Her Husband, in Sex Scenes

Summary

The transcript discusses the collaborative process of working with a spouse in filmmaking, specifically focusing on directing a scene for the movie "The Lost Daughter" involving a passionate love scene. The speaker reflects on the challenges of working closely with her husband as an actor, initially hesitant about casting him but ultimately impressed by his performance and the chemistry with co-star Jessie Buckley. The conversation reveals the intricate and nuanced approach to creating authentic on-screen intimacy, highlighting the professional and personal dynamics of collaborative artistic work.

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