Marc Preston welcomes actor and producer Olivia Taylor Dudley to “Story and Craft” to talk sci-fi, horror, and why aliens have been a lifelong fascination — so much so that all three of her rescue dogs are named after extraterrestrial-inspired references, including SETI. Olivia breaks down how she “fell into” producing through early YouTube-era work on “Five Second Films.” She shares her unconventional path into acting, dropping out of school due to anxiety, moving to LA at 17, and finding structure and comfort on set. They dive into her new film “Touch Me,” a weird sci-fi/horror/comedy about an alien, and mental health themes, plus her time on “The Magicians,” voiceover/audiobook work, and why horror can feel comforting.02:53 Rescue Dogs and Hairless Breeds04:12 Producing and Wearing Many Hats05:43 ADHD and Loving the Edit07:45 Five Second Films Origins10:35 Patton Oswalt Connection11:32 Dropping Out and Moving to LA12:59 The Exorcist and Finding Acting15:29 Horror Sci Fi Upbringing17:52 SETI Aliens and Disclosure Talk21:12 Touch Me Alien Horror Comedy24:42 Family Background Horses and Ranch25:43 Grandma the Space Nerd26:03 Ranch Stargazing Mysteries27:46 Touch Me Origins32:33 Inside The Magicians35:24 Why Horror Works37:06 Theatrical Versus Streaming41:20 Upcoming Projects Update42:07 The Seven Questions

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