Judy Greer on The Long Walk — Love, Survival & Playing Ray Garraty’s Mom

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Judy Greer on The Long Walk — Love, Survival & Playing Ray Garraty’s Mom

Directors Cut Radio

5 minutes 40 seconds

2 months ago

Judy Greer on The Long Walk — Love, Survival & Playing Ray Garraty’s Mom

Judy Greer breaks down Francis Lawrence’s new adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk—why the story’s themes still land today, how she approached the emotional center as Ray’s mother, and the moment that left her sobbing yet hopeful after her first screening. (In theaters now; U.S. release Sept 12, 2025.)

Topics & Timestamps

* 00:00 – What makes The Long Walk different (timeless themes).

* 01:18 – A mother’s love vs. letting go—giving kids agency.

* 02:26 – What audiences carry out: hope, connection, and “choose love.”

* 03:23 – The film as a microcosm of life: connection over fear.

Links

* Official showtimes & tickets: https://www.thelongwalk.movie/ The Long Walk

* King’s “first‑written novel” note: https://stephenking.com/works/movie/long-walk.html Stephen King

CreditsHost: Directors Cut Radio (Golden Crest Communications)Guest: Judy Greer (Ray Garraty’s mother) — with Cooper Hoffman (Ray), David Jonsson (McVries), Mark Hamill (the Major) in the ensemble. People.com

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