Disney/Andscape “Stay” — Megalyn Echikunwoke & Mo McRae on Love, Grief + the Supernatural

This special Dope Interviews/Reviews episode dives into the supernatural thriller Stay, from Disney’s Andscape — starring Megalyn Echikunwoke and Mo McRae, directed by Jas Summers. Host Warren Shaw gets exclusive press junket access, talking to the cast and director about how Stay blends love, pain, and supernatural tension into a story about vulnerability, spirituality, and the Black experience.Watch “Stay” on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ as part of Huluween.00:00 – Intro: Warren Shaw opens the Stay press junket special00:35 – Introducing Megalyn Echikunwoke & Mo McRae01:20 – Why they said yes to Stay02:15 – Mo on representing complex relationships & loss03:00 – The cultural weight of expressing pain in Black communities04:10 – Megalyn on playing vulnerability vs. the “strong Black character” trope05:45 – Exploring the “fight with yourself” scene and its symbolism07:10 – Mo on ego, identity, and emotional duality08:25 – Megalyn’s Executive Producer role and shaping the film’s tone09:40 – Director Jas Summers joins the conversation10:20 – Jas on blending romance, horror, and African spirituality12:00 – Visual storytelling: color, light, and emotional contrast13:30 – The cultural lens: how people of color process pain differently15:10 – Building chemistry with Megalyn & Mo as a two-person cast17:00 – Why Jas chose a supernatural thriller as his first project18:30 – Cultural symbolism: drums, love, and ancestral roots19:40 – Warren’s final review: the emotional resonance of Stay20:25 – Closing reflections on representation, art, and vulnerabilityBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dope-interviews--5006633/support.Follow Dope Interviews on X: https://www.twitter.com/dope_interviewsFollow Warren Shaw on X: https://www.twitter.com/thewarrenshawFollow Warren on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewarrenshawRock "Dope Interviews" gear: https://19-media-group.myspreadshop.comLooking to book a vacation? Our travel partner Exquiste Travel & Tours has you covered: Call 954-228-5479 or visit https://exquisitetravelandtours.com/Discover our favorite podcast gear and support the show—shop our studio must-haves on our Amazon Affiliate page! https://www.amazon.com/shop/19mediagroupWant to join the conversation or invite us to your platform? Connect with us and share your vision (budget-friendly collaborations welcome)!  https://bit.ly/19Guest