Actors Lily Collins and Jennifer Saunders host the new The Moomin Phenomenon podcast.
In the Moomin podcast, people around the world get to hear about Jansson’s beloved characters. TERTU LEVONEN
An English-language podcast was made about Tove Jansson’s beloved Moomins. The Moomin Phenomenon -podcast hosted by popular Actors Lily Collins and Jennifer SaundersMoomin Characters Oy Ltd says in his announcement.
Emily in Paris Collins, known for the hit series, tells in the opening episode of the podcast how he found Moomins in his life.
– I got to know the Moomin stories and their magical illustrations while growing up in the English countryside. You can learn a lot from Tove’s texts about equality, respect for nature and adventuring outside your comfort zone, Collins says in the release.
Collins says that he got to know the Moomins as a child. PDO
– I am excited to be able to share the Moomin stories with new children and adults who can be inspired by the lovable Moomin like myself, he continues.
Collins reveals that she also started her husband by Charlie McDowell with collecting the Moomin collection. They protect the collection with passion.
McDowell arrives in Finland this summer to direct Tove Jansson Summer book-the film to be made from the work.
The couple also has a shared Moomin collection. PDO
Saunders says that he noticed while recording the podcast that people all over the world love Moomins and especially Tove Jansson.
– People who are not familiar with the stories might think that Moomins are only for children – and they are wonderful children’s books, of course – but I discovered the books myself as an adult and fell in love with their philosophy and charm, says Saunders.
Collins recorded the podcast wearing a Moomin shirt. PDO
The Moomin Phenomenon -podcast also features an actor as a guest star Samuel Westdirector Jakob Höglund and a writer Philip Ardaghwho also tell about their own Moomin memories.
The Moomin Phenomenon podcast can be listened to, among other things from Spotify.