Director Mike Zara discussed casting Busy Philipps in his upcoming independent horror-comedy film Horrified. Meanwhile, Philipps is keeping her audio presence strong, stepping in to host a recent episode of The Moth centered around themes of personal freedom.
On the episode, the actress opened up about her love for narrative art, introducing herself as an "actress, author, and podcast host" who is "obsessed with storytelling in all forms". She used her platform to champion the play Liberation, a Tony Award-nominated production that tracks seven women in 1970, prompting her to ask how modern women ended up "back here fighting for our rights and equality".
The episode saw Philipps diving deep into interviews with the play's creators, Bess Wohl and Whitney White. Philipps made her admiration clear, congratulating them on the "huge success of Liberation, my favorite play". She wrapped up the episode on a warm, reflective note after a segment by Victoria Nguyen, wishing that listeners "find your own liberation" through hearing the stories of those who came before.
While Zara's upcoming film promises to showcase her comedic and genre chops on screen, this hosting gig highlights her ongoing transition into a thoughtful cultural curator. Fans can expect to see her balancing these bloody indie film roles with high-brow theatrical discussions as her busy year unfolds.