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Apr 2023
38m 16s

In conversation with Dexter Fletcher - G...

Simon Brew
About this episode

It's a very welcome return to the Film Stories podcast for the brilliant Dexter Fletcher, as he joins Simon for a special episode.


In this one, they talk about Dexter's new film - Ghosted - and the challenges involved in making it. That, and his abandoned attempt to make The Saint, working alongside movie stars in nice jumpers, late casting replacements and a whole lot more. Plus, he still wants to make a James Bond picture...


Ghosted is out now on Apple TV+.


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