About this episode

Waldo Roeg discusses his career and experiences growing up in a film family, including his work with Lucasfilm and insights into the film industry.

THIS ADVENTURE! Peter and Daniel are joined by Young Indiana Jones and Radioland Murders Assistant Director, Waldo Roeg, for an in-depth conversation about his career and time with Lucasfilm. Waldo Roeg was there during the third season of Young Indy, which took him around the world, from America to Thailand, before ultimately shifting over to work on Radioland Murders. Waldo was quite literally born into cinema — the son of legendary filmmaker Nicolas Roeg (Don’t Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Walkabout) and actress Susan Stephen (The Red Beret, Carry On Nurse). In this wide-ranging discussion, he reflects on what it meant to grow up around filmmakers, being on set for Lawrence of Arabia and Superman, and so much more. Young Indiana Jones wasn’t just a TV series — it was a proving ground for filmmakers, a training ground for future innovators, and a rare example of cinematic ambition brought to television. Waldo Roeg’s firsthand stories offer a unique window into how those productions actually worked, and how film culture is passed down not just through movies, but through families.If you’re interested in film history, behind-the-scenes production stories, Lucasfilm in the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter, Daniel

Guest: Waldo Roeg

Topics covered

• film history
• behind-the-scenes production
• Lucasfilm
• Young Indiana Jones
• cinematic ambition
• family legacy in film

Keywords

• Waldo Roeg
• Lucasfilm
• Young Indiana Jones
• film family
• behind-the-scenes
• cinema
• Nicolas Roeg
• production stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lucasfilm

Books & works: Young Indiana Jones, Radioland Murders, Lawrence of Arabia, Superman, Don’t Look Now, The Man Who Fell to Earth, Walkabout, The Red Beret, Carry On Nurse

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