Ep. 1: Louisa + Will (ft. Nasiphi)
From Starring Cupid by Zaza Gxarisa
August 4, 2024 · 55 min · Season 3 · Episode 1
About this episode
The episode explores the relationship between Louisa Clark and Will Traynor from Me Before You, discussing themes of casting, representation, and the complexities of love.
This week we're exploring the complexities of Louisa Clark and Will Traynor, from Me Before You. We're joined by a friend of the podcast and big sister, Nasiphi (@ SipzandThingz) to help sort through it. Find out how appropriate casting affects how people are represented, why their relationship wasn't very healthy, and why love doesn't always have to be the answer. We take the book adaptations theme further in this week's who's your fave. CW: there are mentions of suicide. Follow us on Twitter @ StarringCupid for updates and your thoughts on this movie.
People in this episode
Host: Zaza Gxarisa
Guest: Nasiphi
Topics covered
- book adaptations
- relationship dynamics
- casting representation
- mental health
- love and its complexities
Keywords
- Me Before You
- Louisa Clark
- Will Traynor
- relationship health
- casting
- mental health
- suicide
- book adaptations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Starring Cupid, SipzandThingz
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