Chiwetel Ejiofor

Lara Peters talks to actor Chiwetel Ejiofor about his new film, Backrooms, in cinemas now from A24. 1990. A strange doorway appears in the basement of a furniture showroom. Its troubled proprieter, Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), ventures through and discovers a dimension beyond reality, made up of seemingly mundane, seemingly endless rooms. When Clark disappears into the recesses of the rooms, his therapist Mary (Renate Reinsve) ventures into the unknown to save him – and discovers the dark truths that lay within. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow us on Spotify . Find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com . Produced by Stripped Media . Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

The Munsons welcome back guest Munson Josh Outing, fresh off being part of the team behind the short film Welcome , which premiered at the Florida Film Festival on April 11, 2026. As we dive into the remarkable career of Chiwetel Ejiofor, we humbly ask for a bit of grace from listeners—there are almost certainly a few mispronunciations along the way, but it comes from a place of admiration for a name and career that deserve to be said correctly and respected fully. We applaud Ejiofor for never changing his name to something more “marketable” for American audiences—a decision that may have limited his pop culture reach but only adds to his authenticity. From his early theater training to his commanding presence across film and television, it’s clear that stage discipline has shaped every performance. He consistently takes on challenging material, never shying away from stories centered on heavy themes like slavery and genocide, while still finding room for range—yes, including his wildly entertaining turn as the over-the-top villain in Four Brothers , which we proudly label a “good bad movie.” The Munsons gush over some of his best work in Redbelt , Kinky Boots , 12 Years a Slave , and Children of Men , while also diving into one of our favorite ridiculous tropes: the “hot scientist” casting phenomenon ( 2012 , The Martian , Venom: The Last Dance —you know the type). We take a detour to appreciate just how stacked 2013 was for film, and highlight Ejiofor as one of the rare Munsons who has written, directed, and starred in his own project. Finally, we break down his take on Scar and how it compares to the legendary Jeremy Irons, because that’s a debate worth having. How does he rank on the Munson Meter? Listen to find out. The Josh Outing Collection We are thrilled to welcome back filmmaker and writer Josh Outing! Bringing a decade of narrative and documentary experience, Josh’s insights into performance and "bearing witness" to art always elevate the conversation. Revisit his past appearance: Ep. 119: André Holland (June 2025) The Wheel Decides: May 7th with Cori Wallace The Wheel is preparing for another deep dive on May 7th. The potential lineup features true Hollywood heavyweights and versatile legends: Tommy Lee Jones: The king of high-intensity "grumpy" brilliance. John Goodman: A comedic and dramatic staple we "must" cover. Diane Kruger: The German powerhouse Aubrey is "really excited" for . Don Lake & Leslie Bibb: Icons of character acting and "tractor beam hotness". #MunsonsAtTheMovies #ChiwetelEjiofor #12YearsASlave #DoctorStrange #TheOffice #TheWire #Amistad #MunsonMeter #TheWheelDecides #JoshOuting #CharacterActor #FilmAnalysis #BelcourtTheater #PodcastLife #12YearsASlaveMasterpiece #Scar #VenomTheLastDance #EleanorTheGreat

Akinola Davies Jr sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor to discuss the making of his powerful feature directorial debut My Father's Shadow. Akinola shares insights from the development process, taking inspiration from the archive, and his process collaborating with cast and crew.

Sam Clements speaks to actors Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor about working on Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck, adapted from the Stephen King story of the same name. THE LIFE OF CHUCK is a life-affirming, genre-bending story, based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles ‘Chuck’ Krantz. Adapted for the screen and directed by regular King collaborator Mike Flanagan ( Gerald’s Game , Doctor Sleep ), THE LIFE OF CHUCK stars Tom Hiddleston as Chuck alongside a stellar ensemble cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillian and Mark Hamill, ably supported by Jacob Tremblay, Matthew Lillard, Mia Sara and Nick Offerman. If you'd like to send us a voice memo for use in a future episode, please email podcast@picturehouses.co.uk . Subscribe on Apple Podcasts . Follow us on Spotify . Find us on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com . Produced by Stripped Media . Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

We’re diving into A24’s brand-new film Sorry, Baby . James also sits down with Chiwetel Ejiofor to talk all things The Life of Chuck , and George catches us up on his take on the film. 00:00:00 - Intro 00:11:50 - Sorry, Baby 00:26:03 - Chiwetel Ejiofor 00:33:05 - The Life Of Chuck 00:49:18 - Emails 01:16:12 - Game Buy your tickets for Pulp Kitchen's LIVE 200th episode: https://www.leicestersquaretheatre.com/show/pulp-kitchen-podcast-live/ Send us your questions to hello@pulpkitchenpodcast.com! Enjoy new episodes of Pulp Kitchen every Wednesday YouTube/Spotify: Pulp Kitchen PodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpkitchenpodcast / https://www.instagram.com/jamesbriefel/ / https://www.instagram.com/georgepundek/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pulpkitchenpodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/GeorgePulp/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Interview with stars Karen Gillan and Chiwetel Ejiofor regarding their new movie The Life of Chuck.

Ding-dong, Bridget! Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor drop by Popcorn Podcast to talk vying for Bridget Jones's heart in new instalment Mad About The Boy, as well as who has a better shot with the former spinster (played once again by Renée Zellweger), confiscated whistles and getting in and out of tricky situations. Come and climb our magical man tree, it's a hell of a ride. More Popcorn: Director Michael Morris shares Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy BTS insights Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast . Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Great British actors Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor spill the beans on starring in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which is in cinemas on Valentine’s Day. Join Chris, Vassos and the team every morning from 6.30am for laughs with the listeners and the greatest guests. Listen on your smart speaker, just say: "Play Virgin Radio." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As promised a couple of weeks back, we welcome The Man Who Fell To Earth stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris and Bill Nighy to the show this week, where they were warmly greeted by Pilot TV superfan Chris Hewitt. Plus we run through our pick of the 20 best TV shows of the year so far, and even find time to do a quick rundown of the Stranger Things finale (at the very end if you want to avoid spoilers). We also look at Apple's Taron Egerton prison thriller Black Bird; Sky's parenting black comedy The Baby; Starzplay's true crime drama The Girl From Plainville, with Elle Fanning; and Prime Video's The Terminal List, which sees Chris Pratt kill everyone in sight as a vengeful Navy SEAL.

Chiwetel Ejiofor talks about The Lion King. Plus the Box Office Top Ten and reviews including Varda by Agnes, Tell it to the Bess and Making Noise Quietly. Download the Kermode and Mayo podcast from the BBC Sounds app. A Somethin' Else production.