Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor Shaped Her

Saoirse Ronan Says Being A Child Actor Shaped Her — For The Better

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Irish actor Saoirse Ronan returns to Fresh Air to talk with contributor Ann Marie Baldonado about her two new films (The Outrun and Blitz) as well as her experience as a child actor and her collaboration with Lady Bird and Little Women director Greta Gerwig. Also, Carolina Miranda reviews the Netflix film Pedro Páramo. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

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