Meet the Cast of BRIAN at SXSW | Laughs, Lessons & Coming-of-Age Stories

Join NaVell J. Lee on Buzzworthy Radio as he sits down with the cast of BRIAN—Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Joshua Colley, Sam Song Li, Sophia Macy, and Jacob Moskovitz—at SXSW. This coming-of-age story is funny, heartfelt, and painfully relatable, and the cast shares insights about friendship, mental health, and high school life.Topics Discussed & Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction – NaVell welcomes listeners and sets up SXSW coverage.00:21 – Meet Brian – Overview of Brian’s character and his unfiltered, awkward, yet relatable personality.02:04 – Joshua Colley on Justin – Discussing the supportive best friend role and lessons Brian learns from Justin.04:27 – The Friendship Dynamic – Deep dive into what it means to be seen and cared for in relationships.05:39 – Peyton Elizabeth Lee on Lisa – Exploring Lisa’s standout moments, humor, and bold personality.06:16 – Everyone Has a “Brian” Moment – The cast shares how we all relate to Brian in different ways.07:31 – Film Festival Excitement – Peyton talks about premiering multiple projects at SXSW.08:27 – Music Side of Joshua Colley – Brief discussion of his music and creative endeavors.09:20 – Coming-of-Age Themes – Reflection on the universal high school experience and character journeys.10:08 – Working with William H. Macy & Seth Meyers – Behind-the-scenes of collaboration and passion on set.12:06 – Sophia Macy on Ashley & Feminist Themes – Bold characters, honesty, and humor in the film.14:56 – Jacob & Teddy Analysis – Understanding Teddy’s motivations and the pressures of high school life.16:41 – Sam Song Li on Kyle – How Kyle’s tough-love approach shapes Brian and family dynamics.18:59 – Sophia Macy on Ronnie – Comparing her roles and excitement for upcoming projects.19:40 – Final Thoughts & SXSW Recommendations – Encouraging viewers to catch BRIAN at the festival.Tune in to laugh, cringe, and maybe see a little of yourself in Brian.