‘The Trouble with Jessica’ UK premiere: Interview with cast and crew

Liselotte goes to Hollywood had a chat with director Matt Winn and actors Shirley Henderson and Rufus Sewell during the UK premiere of The Trouble with Jessica.

Shirley Henderson as Sarah in ‘The Trouble with Jessica’ courtesy of Parkland Entertainment

Writer/director Matt Winn’s latest movie, The Trouble with Jessica, is a highly British dark comedy about an unexpected death, self-preservation, bourgeois society, and the (lack of a) moral compass in times of need. This effective yet uncomfortable watch can also count on a stunning ensemble cast, and Liselotte Vanophem from Liselotte goes to Hollywood spoke to director Matt Winn and actors Shirley Henderson and Rufus Sewell during the UK premiere of this dark feature.

Liselotte Vanophem: Hi, Shirley. First of all, congratulations on the film. What is it about the script that made you want to do this?

Shirley Henderson (the Harry Potter franchise, See How They Run): Everything. I had to make the decision very, very fast. I loved the script, as it made me laugh out loud. I loved the feeling of the script. Rufus, whom I have worked with many times, was attached to it, and Olivia, whom I have always wanted to work with. There were so many things that made me want to do this.

LV: Very early on in this film, your character really has to shout to Jessica. How do you go with that? Is it just like the…