Charlotte Regan on Scrapper, Sundance London, Harris Dickinson, working-class magic

Charlotte Regan on Scrapper, Sundance London, Harris Dickinson, working-class magic, joyful filmmaking
Director Charlotte Regan delves into her latest project, 'Scrapper'. A film brimming with talking spiders, a self-raising 12-year-old, and first-time fatherhood, Regan admits she's not the best at summarising her work but it's clear her film has a unique charm.
Regan highlights her desire to portray the vibrancy and humour in working-class communities and admits to indulging in on-set water fights and Haribo sweets. Casting is a blend of experience and fresh talent, with the unique charisma of actors like Lola and Alan discovered by their casting director Shaheen.
The filmmaker speaks warmly about her leading actor Harris Dickinson, praising his ability to support and uplift younger cast members. The set was like a playground for Regan, filled with friends and loved ones who she says helped bring a joyful energy to the project.
The director also touched on the importance of the film's messages, like the power of family and finding joy amid adversity. Regan shared her excitement about the film's Sundance screenings and gave a sneak peek into her next film project with producer Theo. Despite admitting her own uncertainty about the opportunities for independent and female filmmakers, she still thinks the landscape is promising.
Interviewer: Sarah Bradbury (@sarabradbury)
Video assistant: Olivia Barker
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I'm looking forward to watching Scrapper. Harris Dickinson is a great actor!

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That’s brilliant! Let’s stay in touch :)

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Absolutely fantastic! Shall we be friends?