In conversation with Mia Threapleton - The Phoenician Scheme, dyslexia, Tesco ClubCard

Film Stories

Friday, 23 May 2025 - 38 minutes

Mia Threapleton, in her teens, was obsessed with Moonrise Kingdom, and wanted to work with Wes Anderson. Fast forward to now, and she's the standout of his new film, The Pheonician Scheme.

In this long interview, she talks about working with Wes, about how dyslexia affects how she processes a script, and why she keeps being stuck on trains when she gets important phone calls.

The Phoenician Scheme is in cinemas now.

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