Tonya Mosley

You applied to film school, right?

Was that with the intent of being a director?

Because people knew you by then.

People knew me by then.

Were there moments before this film where you considered taking this step?

Or did it feel like this was just the right time for you to step into that director's role?

Was there anything in particular or was it time that brought you that confidence in this moment?

June, you had this big transition, this big turn from theater to film.

Was it a conscious transition?

Was it an offering of a particular role?

Take me to that time period when you realized that that was a step you could take.

There are differences between a theater actor and a film actor.

And the subtleties, I guess, are the things that we notice the most.

What were the biggest challenges for you?

All the wires.

Let's take a short break.

If you're just joining us, we're talking with Scarlett Johansson and June Squibb about their new film, Eleanor the Great.

We'll be right back after a break.

This is Fresh Air.

I want to talk a little bit about the relationship between your character Eleanor and this young college student named Nina, who's played by this phenomenal young actress, Erin Kellerman.