In this very special 50th anniversary interview, Ross is joined by British acting and writing royalty, Reece Shearsmith. Best known for Inside No. 9, Psychoville, and as a founding member of The League of Gentlemen, Reece shares his lifelong love of Jaws and the impact the film has had on him as both a fan and a storyteller.
Reece recalls first watching Jaws far too young during the heyday of VHS rentals, and how the film’s blend of horror, humanity, and humour stayed with him for decades. He and Ross dive deep into the layers of the movie, from Spielberg’s claustrophobic second half aboard the Orca, to the naturalistic brilliance of Richard Dreyfuss’ performance, to Murray Hamilton’s quietly devastating arc as Mayor Vaughn (complete with his fake cigarette).
And just when Reece thought it was safe to sit down for a podcast, a surprise guest stops by to lay down the law.
Reece also brings along a never-before-heard anecdote from director John Landis about his time on Martha’s Vineyard helping to build the infamous jetty scene, offering yet another unique perspective on the making of this cinematic masterpiece.
From choosing which victim he’d save, to debating whether they really did need a bigger boat, to reflecting on why Jaws is still the perfect movie half a century later, this is a conversation packed with insight, humour, and a genuine love for Spielberg’s classic.
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