# Red Sonja: MJ Bassett talks about bringing the fearless warrior back to life after a 40 year hiatus

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Podcast: [AVForums Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/avforums-podcast-226407)
Published: 2025-07-23T15:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.avpodcast.co.uk/podcast.mp3?p=770
Audio file: https://www.avpodcast.co.uk/podcast.mp3?p=770
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## Resource

With the Red Sonja reboot on the horizon, ScreenTime's Cas Harlow chats with director MJ Bassett about bringing the iconic Robert E. Howard character back to the screen in just three months. They discuss her roots in filmmaking, shifting from horror to TV action, filming in Africa, and the future of AI in cinema - plus a surprising flaw in modern CGI most fans don't notice.

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