Saoirse Ronan on 'The Outrun', 'Blitz' and why Irish actors are having a renaissance




Four-time Oscar-nominated Irish actress Saoirse Ronan speaks to Eve Jackson about her heart-wrenching addiction drama “The Outrun”, based on Amy Liptrot’s memoir. Known for “Lady Bird” and “Little Women” in German filmmaker Nora Fingscheidt’s film, Ronan plays a recovering alcoholic who returns to her hometown in the Orkney Islands in Scotland. The actress also talks about her role in Steve McQueen’s new movie “Blitz” and the reasons behind the recent success of so many Irish actors.