Exclusive: Jack Quaid & Sophie Thatcher Talk Companion
FlickDirect’s Allison Rose sits down with Jack Quaid and Sophie Thatcher to discuss their roles in Companion (2025), the upcoming sci-fi thriller from the producers of Barbarian. They share insights into their characters, the film’s unique genre blend, and the psychological depth behind its chilling story.
Quaid opens up about playing a villain who believes he’s the hero, while Thatcher reveals how she balanced human emotion with eerie robotic precision. They also discuss how Companion redefines horror by intertwining elements of mystery, drama, and psychological suspense.
From its mind-bending premise to its deep emotional layers, Companion is set to be one of the most talked-about thrillers of 2025. Watch the full interview to hear exclusive insights from the stars themselves!
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Genre-Defying Thriller and Mystery
00:00:17 Insights into a Breakup Movie
00:00:44 Exploring the Challenges of Romance and Love
00:00:54 Analyzing Antagonist Josh's Role in the Movie
00:01:20 Finding Empathy in Despair
00:01:40 Iris's Journey in One-sided Relationships
00:02:05 Behind the Scenes with the Producers of Barbarian
00:02:23 Mastering the Switch: From Human to Robot
00:02:46 Discovering Character Complexity and Voice
00:03:13 Finding Balance Without Overdoing
ABOUT COMPANION
New Line Cinema—the studio that brought you “The Notebook”—and the unhinged creators of “Barbarian” cordially invite you to experience a new kind of love story…
Written and directed by Drew Hancock (“My Dead Ex,” “Suburgatory”),“Companion” stars Sophie Thatcher (“Yellowjackets,” “The Boogeyman”), Jack Quaid (“The Boys,” “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”), Lukas Gage (“Smile 2,” “Dead Boy Detectives”), Megan Suri (“Never Have I Ever,” “It Lives Inside”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows,” “Blue Beetle”) and Rupert Friend (“High Desert,” “Asteroid City”). The film is produced by the filmmakers behind “Barbarian”—Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz, Zach Cregger, and Roy Lee. The executive producers are Tracy Rosenblum and Jamie Buckner.
Directed By: Drew Hancock
MPAA Rating: R
Genre: Thriller
Running Time: 97 minutes
Distributed By: New Line Cinema
Companion is © New Line Cinema. All Rights Reserved.