Casting Andrea Riseborough and Domhnall Gleeson

(bright upbeat music) - Domhnall and Andrea were always the first choices for these roles.

And the fact that they're actually playing the roles still bewilders me, that never happens.

- I think Jack is probably a bit smarter than me.

His sense of humor is probably less toilet-based than mine.

I'd like to think that I believe in love and a generosity of spirit in the same way that he does.

- There are lots of things about Alice that are quite close to Andrea, the generosity and that kind of effect that Alice has on people where everyone is fascinated.

I just love her so much and she's kind of my idol.

- So you're a crusader?

- I wouldn't say that.

- You should 'cause it's really adorable.

- I was quite nervous to work with him 'cause I think he's amazing and he's just so lovely and we had so much fun.

- Out of me way.

- Domhnall Gleeson, as an actor, is one of the funniest people I know or have ever met.

Love being around him so much.

He makes me laugh like an old radiator getting glad.

- Okay, hell.

- I hope that that's what shines through the most is the humor and the warmth and the love of it.

- But I certainly hope that they do relate to it.

I certainly hope that it feels universal and honest and like a real set of people telling you their real story in a way that you enjoy watching.

- I hope that people find something to care about there and to connect with.

That's the most important thing.

- If I could be with anyone in the world, it would be with you.

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