Netflix's 'Train Dreams' is a 'happy cry movie.' Let star Joel Edgerton explain

About this episode

Joel Edgerton discusses the transformative experience of making 'Train Dreams' in the final episode before the 2026 Oscar nominations.

In the last episode of The Envelope video podcast before the 2026 Oscar nominations, Joel Edgerton describes the transformative experience of making "Train Dreams." Plus, our hosts share the names they'd like to hear called on nominations morning.

People in this episode

Guest: Joel Edgerton

Topics covered

• Netflix
• Train Dreams
• Oscar nominations
• film industry
• interview

Keywords

• Netflix
• Train Dreams
• Joel Edgerton
• Oscar nominations
• film

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Los Angeles Times

Books & works: Train Dreams

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