Exclusive interview: Taylor John Smith of “Where the Crawdads Sing”

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HNS writer, Madeline, sat down with Taylor John Smith (Tate Walker) of “Where the Crawdads Sing.” We talk movie spoilers (beware!), favorite Taylor Swift album, upcoming projects and much more. And, of course, we recommend you watch “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Just make sure you have some tissues ready because you’ll be needing them. Just trust us on that one.

Watch our exclusive interview below:


WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING
Available on Digital September 6
Own it on Blu-ray and DVD September 13
 
WITH OVER 17 MINUTES OF NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN DELETED AND
EXTENDED SCENES
 
SYNOPSIS

From the best-selling novel comes a captivating mystery. Where the Crawdads Sing tells the story of Kya, an abandoned girl who raised herself to adulthood in the dangerous marshlands of North Carolina. For years, rumors of the “Marsh Girl” haunted Barkley Cove, isolating the sharp and resilient Kya from her community. Drawn to two young men from town, Kya opens herself to a new and startling world; but when one of them is found dead, she is immediately cast by the community as the main suspect. As the case unfolds, the verdict as to what actually happened becomes increasingly unclear, threatening to reveal the many secrets that lie within the marsh. 
 
BONUS MATERIALS 
 
Adapting a Phenomenon: Explore the journey of bringing the best-selling novel to life as told by the cast and filmmakers of Where The Crawdads Sing.
Creating the World: When a book is as beloved as Where The Crawdads Sing, the details of the world are everything.  Hear firsthand from the designers and artists that translated those images to the screen.
Women in Focus: From its captivating central character, Kya, crafted by author Delia Owens to the incredible team of women at the helm of the film adaptation, this piece is a testament to the strength, determination and resilience of women both onscreen and behind the scenes.
14 Deleted & Extended Scenes: See more of the marsh, mystery and magic in this collection of deleted and extended scenes.
 
Lyric Video: “Carolina” by Taylor Swift
 
CAST AND CREW
 
Directed By: Olivia Newman 
Screenplay By: Lucy Alibar
Produced by: Reese Witherspoon, Lauren Neustadter
Executive Producers: Rhonda Fehr, Betsy Danbur
Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John-Smith, Harris Dickinson, Michael Hyatt, Sterling Macer Jr. and David Strathairn
Tate Walker (Taylor John Smith) and Kya (Daisy Edgar-Jones) in Columbia Pictures’ WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING.