Actors Common & Alexandria Riley talk Silo, On-Set Collaboration, Identity, Conflict, & Show Runner Graham Yost

Welcome back to The Filmmakers Podcast! This week, host Dom Lenoir sits down with actors Common and Alexandria Riley to discuss their complex roles in the hit Apple TV+ sci-fi series, Silo. In this short but sweet episode, we dive deep into the intense psychological journeys of their characters and the highly collaborative environment that brings the massive world of Silo to life. 🎬 In This Episode We Discuss: Dom Lenoir hosts a conversation with actors Common and Alexandria Riley about their work on the television series Silo. The actors discuss how their characters navigate incredibly difficult situations during the current season. Common explains his character's journey of breaking down his identity after being aligned with judicial powers. Common details his character's transition toward fighting for the greater good. Alexandria explores the tension of her character being placed in an impossible position. The actors share insights into the on-set conflicts and relationship dynamics under pressure. Common and Alexandria praise showrunner Graham Yost for his excellent leadership. The guests highlight Graham Yost's accessibility and his effort to know everyone's names on set. Alexandria emphasizes the strong family vibe and genuine care shared among the cast and crew. Watch Food For Thought 🌱 FOOD FOR THOUGHT⁠ documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE ⁠HERE⁠ A feature documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the vegan lifestyle around the world. If you enjoyed the film, please take a moment to share and rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review and every comment helps us share the film’s important message with more people. Your support makes a massive difference! 📲 Support, Merch & Courses 🎧 Subscribe, Listen & Review: Help us out by subscribing and leaving a review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts—but more importantly, tell your pals about this show. Thank you! 👕 ⁠PODCAST MERCH⁠: Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs, and more ⁠HERE⁠. 📚 ⁠COURSES⁠: Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE ⁠POST PRODUCTION DEMYSTIFIED⁠. 🌐 ARCHIVE: Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at ⁠TheFilmmakersPodcast.com⁠. 🧡 Our Brilliant Patreon Supporters Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? ⁠*Join our Patreon*⁠ for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and direct feedback on your film projects! 🎬 Credits Written, Edited & Produced by: Giles Alderson ⁠@gilesalderson⁠ Logo & Banner Art by: ⁠Lois Creative⁠ Theme Music by: ⁠John J. Harvey⁠ Silo Apple TV+, Common Silo, Alexandria Riley, Graham Yost, The Filmmakers Podcast, Dom Lenoir, Silo cast interview, Sci-Fi television, acting masterclass, television production, Apple Original series.

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