Friday: Arrivals (with Jennifer Garner, Bekah Brunstetter)
7/9/202648 min
Elin sits down with Jennifer Garner, our very own Hollis Shaw, to discuss the series premiere, what it was like living on Nantucket, and who she would take on her own five-star weekend. Then, Elin is joined by Showrunner Bekah Brunstetter to break down how she adapted her novel and what moment she made sure was in every draft of the pilot.
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First 90 secondsElin Hilderbrand· Host0:00
Welcome to the Five Star Weekend official podcast. I'm Elin Hilderbrand, bestselling author of 32 novels, including The Five Star Weekend, which inspired the original Peacock show we're here to talk about. Each episode, I want us to feel like we're going on a long weekend to Nantucket to unpack all the joy, the drama, and of course, the food in Hollis and her stars' trip. Now, like Hollis, I love a good itinerary. So here's what's on the docket for our first episode. We're talking about the season premiere entitled Friday Arrivals. First, I'll be joined by the star and executive producer of the show, our very own Hollis Shaw, Jennifer Garner. Plus, Jen and I will play a little game called What's Your Five Star Weekend? Then we'll say hello to our second amazing guest, showrunner and writer Becca Brunstetter. And finally, I'll be answering your questions about the Five Star Weekend in Book Talk, presented by On The Rocks, bartender-created cocktails. Let's get onto my conversation with Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner· Guest1:05
Hi, Chels. It's me. What was the phases of life friends thing again? I think I'm gonna do it this weekend on Nantucket. Okay, Henry and I are heading there now.
Elin Hilderbrand· Host1:15
[upbeat music] Jennifer Garner.
Jennifer Garner· Guest1:19
Hi, Elin.
Elin Hilderbrand· Host1:20
Welcome to the show.
Jennifer Garner· Guest1:21
Yes.
Elin Hilderbrand· Host1:22
Thank you for coming.
Jennifer Garner· Guest1:22
I'm so happy to see you. Of course.
Elin Hilderbrand· Host1:24
I'm so happy to be here. Okay, so let's start out, why don't you tell me what drew you to Hollis?