Listen "JURNEE SMOLLETT: Smoke, Birds of Prey & Lovecraft Country"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Reel Insights, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with the incredible Jurnee Smollett to talk about her gripping new Apple TV+ series, Smoke.Jurnee dives into the emotional complexities of playing Detective Michelle Calderon—a workaholic drawn to self-destructive behavior—and reveals how real-life experiences shaped her approach to the character.She also opens up about her explosive on-screen chemistry with Taron Egerton, the intensity of their cat-and-mouse dynamic, and what made working with him so effortless and authentic.Plus, hear what shocked Jurnee most about the series and why she says audiences have no idea what’s coming. Buckle up—Smoke is a wild ride.Smoke is streaming on Apple TV+ on June 27.Visit Nerdtropolis.comFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTok
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