Guest appearances
Leigh WhannellEvery podcast appearance, updated as new ones drop
film director
- Episodes
- 16
- Shows
- 15
- Hours
- ~13
Tracked from 14 Jun 2018 to 21 Jan 2025
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GuestVine has tracked 16 episodes across 15 shows, with links to the original publisher audio.
Podcasts Leigh Whannell has appeared on
The shows with the most detected Leigh Whannell guest appearances.
- HEAVY Film/TV InterviewsLatest appearance: 27 Feb 20202 episodes
- The Movie Guide with Maltin & DavisLatest appearance: 21 Jan 20251 episode
- Film Stories with Simon BrewLatest appearance: 17 Jan 20251 episode
- Popcorn PodcastLatest appearance: 17 Jan 20251 episode
- Directors Commentary with Mike FlanaganLatest appearance: 23 Oct 20241 episode
- The KingcastLatest appearance: 19 Aug 20201 episode
- The Director’s Cut - A DGA PodcastLatest appearance: 3 Apr 20201 episode
- Shock WavesLatest appearance: 3 Apr 20201 episode
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- Wolf Man (with Leigh Whannell)
The monstrously multi-talented Leigh Whannell joins Leonard and Guy this week to discuss his new film 'Wolf Man'! They cover the tragedy of The Wolf Man, Christopher Abbott stepping into the role of Blake, Leigh's favourite werewolf roles and more. Support the show on Patreon for EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS at patreon.com/themovieguide Listen on Spotify - spoti.fi/3Z9Ua2L Listen on Apple - bit.ly/3AwKIhD Official Website - themovieguidepodcast.com Want to get in touch? Contact Leonard and Guy at themovieguidepodcast@gmail.com CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Four Finger Discount (Simpsons) - spreaker.com/show/four-finger-discount-simpsons-podcast Goin' Down To South Park - spreaker.com/show/goin-down-to-south-park Toon'd In! with Jim Cummings - spreaker.com/show/toond-in-with-jim-cummings The One About Friends - spreaker.com/show/the-one-about-friends-podcast SpeaKing Of The Hill - spreaker.com/show/speaking-of-the-hill-a-king-of-the-hill- Talking Seinfeld - spreaker.com/show/talking-seinfeld Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-movie-guide-with-maltin-davis--6378803/support .
- In conversation with Leigh Whannell - Wolf Man, Invisible Man, Upgrade, Police Academy
Joining the Film Stories podcast for a special episode, writer/director Leigh Whannell chats to Simon and Maria about his latest film, Wolf Man . It's had a bit of a journey to the screen, and Whannell explores that in this longform chat. Also: the small release date change that might have proven pivotal to The Invisible Man , the prescience of Upgrade , a segue into Police Academy 3 , and his short-lived career as a film critic. Note this episode was recorded just before the passing of David Lynch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Leigh Whannell interview (Wolf Man)
Move over, Leigh, there's another Leigh in town: original 'Movie Guy' and master of horror Leigh Whannell. The co-creator of the SAW phenomenon stops by Popcorn Podcast to discuss his new film, Wolf Man, starring Christopher Abbott, Julia Garner and Matilda Firth. In a wide-ranging chat, Whannell talks side-stepping lazy rules of horror, re-shaping genre filmmaking, the pitfalls of test screenings and the shelf-life of underappreciated classics. What does a wolf man see? – a horror renaissance! More Popcorn: Leigh Whannell's The Invisible Man Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast . Know someone who loves movies? Please share Popcorn Podcast with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit popcornpodcast.com for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube: Popcorn Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- 06. Leigh Whannell Interview | ACT I
Host Mike Flanagan is joined by Filmmaker Leigh Whannell of Upgrade, The Invisible Man (2020) and the upcoming 2025 film, Wolf Man. Featuring Leigh Whannell Hosted by Mike Flanagan | @flanaganfilm Edited by Graham Reznick | @grahamreznick You can now join Directors Commentary with Mike Flanagan on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/directorscommentarypod This signal has been transmitted by SpectreVision Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Stand By Me with Leigh Whannell
In this episode the boys are joined by writer/director/actor/producer/renaissance man Leigh Whannell and they break down Stand By Me. Did anyone have a run quite like Rob Reiner did in the 1980s? How different is the novella from the movie? Which of the four boys gives the best performance? What would you do if you were halfway across a train track and you heard the terrifying whistle behind you? All that and more can be found in this episode.
- The Invisible Man with Leigh Whannell and David F. Sandberg (Ep. 256)
Director Leigh Whannell discusses his new film, The Invisible Man, with fellow director David F. Sandberg. A modern update to the classic sci-fi-thriller, the film tells the story of Cecilia, who begins to suspect that the suicide of her abusive ex - a wealthy and brilliant scientist - was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences begin to threaten the lives of those she loves, Cecilia must convince others that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.
- Episode 184: Under Quarantine with Leigh Whannell
On the new episode of ‘Shock Waves: Under Quarantine,’ Ryan Turek, Elric Kane, and Rebekah McKendry are joined by the Writer / Director of THE INVISIBLE MAN, Leigh Whannell to suggest three streaming horror films each that you can enjoy right now from the safety of home. The picks range from modern classics to “Deep Cut” cult films but all are available to stream now. Co-host Rob G also manages to sneak in his picks. In addition, they discuss what they’ve been watching while housebound including 80’s classics DEMONS 2 and APRIL FOOLS DAY, along with more recent releases THE SILENCE, ROOM and the eerily relevant VIVARIUM.
- The Invisible Man (1933) ft. Leigh Whannell: The Highest Kill Count of All Time?
In this first episode, we discuss Universal’s 1933 classic The Invisible Man , directed by James Whale and based on H. G. Wells' 1897 science fiction novel. The film stars Claude Rains as the titular Invisible Man in his first American screen appearance. We also interviewed horror legend Leigh Whannell , director of the new 2020 Invisible Man, to discuss the original film’s legacy and what new thrills fans can expect in this latest instalment. To watch more Invisible Man content - as well as tons of other great horror titles - subscribe to Fear: The Home of Horror on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/fearthehomeofhorror And follow us on @KillCountPod on Twitter and Instagram for updates about upcoming episodes! https://www.instagram.com/killcountpod/ https://twitter.com/KillCountPod Fear Presents: Kill Count is hosted by Mike Muncer, creator and host of The Evolution of Horror Podcast, Alexandra Penelope, and Dan Iacono. Editing by Jamie Maisner Artwork by Ugne Dereskeviciute Produced by Jake Cunningham And Special thanks to acast! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
- BONUS • The Invisible Man (2020) + Interview with Leigh Whannell
Today, we take a little detour from our series dedicated to exploring witches onscreen to bring you a bonus episode about the new film by writer-director Leigh Whannell ( Saw, Insidious, Upgrade ). The first part of the episode features podcaster Becky Darke ( @bunnydarke ) on how The Invisible Man updates a classic monster, we gush about Elisabeth Moss, and how tension is built from the first moment. The first part of the conversation will be spoiler-free and we'll make it clear when the spoiler-chat begins! In the second part of the episode you’ll hear my interview with writer-director Leigh Whannell. You can skip to that at 0:46:50 The Invisible Man is released in UK cinemas on Friday 28 February. *** The Final Girls are a UK-based film collective exploring the intersections of horror film and feminism. Find out more about our projects here: thefinalgirls.co.uk Follow us on Twitter , Instagram and Facebook . Follow Anna on @annabdemented and Olivia is on @livihowe
- THE INVISIBLE MAN - Leigh Whannell Interview
Leigh Whannell chats to HEAVY Cinema about his brand new film The Invisible Man.
- Upgrade - Leigh Whannell Interview
With new sci-thriller Upgrade now out on DVD and Blu-Ray we decided to catch up with the film's director - Leigh Whannell.
- Leigh Whannell Interview Special
Leigh Whannell is the actor-turned-screenwriter-turned director behind the likes of Saw (the early, good ones), the Insidious movies, and this week's hard-boiled slice of sci-fi, Upgrade, in which a paralysed Logan Marshall-Green bonds with an operating system that allows him to take bloody revenge on the men who attacked him. And, as it turns out, Whannell is also a dream of an interviewee, sitting down with Chris Hewitt for this extended chat about the journey of Upgrade from script to screen, his feelings on technology, and the comparisons between his film and the upcoming Venom. He's also very, very funny, deploying a number of impressions, including a Steve Buscemi so good we're expecting him to be cast in an Adam Sandler comedy any day now. Oh, and while this isn't an Upgrade spoiler special, you might want to see that film before listening to this in case we give anything away. Enjoy.
- The First Word on Mission: Impossible, feat. Leigh Whannell
Alex Billington (firstshowing.net) and Mike Eisenberg discuss the entire Mission: Impossible movie series starring Tom Cruise, with a focus on Fallout directed by Christopher McQuarrie, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring filmmaking, actor, screenwriter Leigh Whannell as our special guest.
- The First Word - Mission: Impossible, feat. Leigh Whannell
Alex Billington ( firstshowing.net ) and Mike Eisenberg discuss the entire Mission: Impossible movie series starring Tom Cruise, with a focus on Fallout directed by Christopher McQuarrie, on this latest episode of The First Word Podcast. Featuring filmmaker / actor / screenwriter Leigh Whannell as our special guest.
- 239 The Incredibles 2 & Upgrade (with Leigh Whannell)
Visit www.mrkoya.com and enter the discount code PLANET to receive 25% off your order when you buy 2 or more shirts. Also check out https://casper.com/theweeklyplanet and use the offer code THEWEEKLYPLANET for $50 off. HELLO. This week we talk to director Leigh Whannell about his new movie Upgrade. Plus we talk Incredibles 2, Aquaman, Wonder Woman 84, The Batman, the Joke spin-off, Flashpoint, Geoff Johns moving on, DC’s shake-up, Dumbo gets a trailer, Captain Marvel gets a composer, Dundee 4, Star Trek Discovery and George Lucas’ plans for Episode VII. Jurassic World Commentary: patreon.com/mrsundaymovies Incredibles 2 Easter Eggs: https://t.co/wLUEkHvnCc 0:00 The start of the show 5:33 Wonder Woman 2 first look 12:27 Aquaman first look 17:48 Matt Reeves’ Batman 18:55 Joker spin-off news 20:07 Flashpoint will be like BTTF 22:18 Geoff Johns doing a different DC thing 25:09 DC shake up 27:56 Dumbo trailer 29:49 Captain Marvel composer 30:51 Paul Hogan news! 33:23 New showrunner for Star Trek Discovery 35:54 Star Wars news because we always have Star Wars news 43:54 Upgrade talk/interview (spoilers 1:05:12 - 1:08:30) 1:08:30 Incredibles 2 take (spoilers 1:21:05 - 1:26:01) 1:26:01 What We Reading/What We Gonna Read 1:30:10 Letters It’s Time For Letters Buy Upgrade on Amazon: https://amzn.to/35kv3O6 The Weekly Planet YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/1ZQFGH Find out T-Shirts here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-movies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- DANGERFILM with Leigh Whannell director of Upgrade
In this episode of DANGERFILM Jack and André are star struck by Leigh Whannell, writer and director of UPGRADE, which is playing at the SFF. Best known for creating the hugely beloved SAW franchise, Leigh talks about how stand up is in fact scarier than SAW, what it takes to make a Leigh Whannell horror film, and radical filmmaking v.s his artistic process. While Leigh has made a career of creating horror entertainment and visually confronting films he also reveals the one confronting trope he refuses to show in his work. Talking to Leigh was funny, insightful, and for someone who created the most horrendously enjoyable booby trap films, deeply spiritual. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leigh Whannell has appeared on 16 recent podcast episodes across 15 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.
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- What podcasts has Leigh Whannell been on?
- Leigh Whannell has appeared on 16 recent podcast episodes across 15 shows, including HEAVY Film/TV Interviews, The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis, Film Stories with Simon Brew.
- What is Leigh Whannell's latest podcast appearance?
- The latest detected appearance is “Wolf Man (with Leigh Whannell)” on The Movie Guide with Maltin & Davis, published 21 Jan 2025.
- How many hours of Leigh Whannell podcast interviews are there?
- GuestVine has tracked about 13 hours of Leigh Whannell guest appearances across 16 episodes, going back to 14 Jun 2018.
- How does GuestVine keep this list updated?
- GuestVine tracks delivered guest appearances, excludes own-show episodes where possible, and links back to the original publisher audio. New appearances are added automatically as they are detected.
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