Gillian Anderson
Summary
Conan O’Brien interviews Gillian Anderson, who discusses her new slasher film *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* and her book *Want*, a collection of anonymous women’s sexual fantasies. They also cover her iconic role as Dana Scully, her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in *The Crown*, and her experiences with stage anxiety. The episode features Conan’s comedic tangents about Batman lore and his current driving habits.
Topics discussed
Ads: Tostitos traditions and Temptations cat treats
Conan's dirty Subaru and public recognition
Batman origin story and alternate realities
Podcast timeline ripples and broken doors
Introduction of guest Gillian Anderson
Gillian's punk phase and early mischief
Gillian's British accent and identity
X-Files fame, Vancouver filming, and grueling schedule
Chris Carter's OCD and script formatting
Ads: Walmart Plus and T-Mobile
Ad: Tostitos traditions
Legacy of Dana Scully and playing Margaret Thatcher
Acting process and resting intelligent face
Stage anxiety and new film Teenage Sex and Death
Gillian's book on female sexual fantasies
Gillian's functional drink brand G-Spot
Ad: Widow's Bay on Apple TV+
Abusive relationship quiz with Sona
Outro and sponsor messages
Listen ad-free on Castria