About this episode

James Nelson-Joyce joins Wayne Rooney to discuss acting, football in Liverpool, and the success of This City Is Ours.

James Nelson-Joyce joins Wayne Rooney in Liverpool and it doesn’t take long before talk turns to a potential role in This City Is Ours. But can he actually act? Wayne fancies his chances as an actor. There's a deep dive into football on Merseyside. Would Wayne have loved to play for Klopp? Who really runs the city - Liverpool or Everton? Expect strong opinions, Scouse humour, and a few digs along the way. James also opens up on the success of This City Is Ours, his journey to a BAFTA nomination, and the reality behind the scenes. How do you deal with rejection? What does it mean to represent Liverpool on screen? And why do Scousers always stick together?

People in this episode

Host: Wayne Rooney

Guest: James Nelson-Joyce

Topics covered

• acting
• football
• Liverpool
• Merseyside
• BAFTA
• Scouse humour

Keywords

• Wayne Rooney
• James Nelson-Joyce
• This City Is Ours
• Liverpool
• Everton
• BAFTA
• acting
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: This City Is Ours, BAFTA

Places: Liverpool, Everton, Merseyside

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