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Craig Silvey and Matt Day interview (Runt)

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Best-selling author Craig Silvey and actor Matt Day (Muriel's Wedding) visit Popcorn Podcast to talk about their heartwarming new film, Runt. Silvey's novels have been called modern Australian classics, and Runt is no different, telling a coming-of-age story of hope against adversity – featuring a delightfully villainous Fergus Fink (Day). The pair take us behind the scenes of Runt and talk "toning it down" in a special interview episode of Popcorn Podcast.


Runt is in Australian cinemas from September 19, 2024.


More Popcorn: Hear Popcorn Podcast's interview with Australian superstar Eric Bana.


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