# Natalie Abbott and Shane Jacobson are The Deb's father-daughter soul

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Podcast: [Popcorn Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/popcorn-podcast-640780)
Published: 2026-04-10T07:40:04+00:00
Episode link: https://www.popcornpodcast.com/episodes/natalie-abbott-shane-jacobson-interview-the-deb
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Rebel Wilson's Australian musical  The Deb  is joyous, hilarious and moving – and that's largely thanks to Natalie Abbott and Shane Jacobson . In this special Popcorn Podcast episode, we welcome the Aussie stars to talk about the father-daughter dynamic that quietly anchors the The Deb story, what it's like to sing live on a film set, and how grief and connection sit alongside comedy in rural Australia. Abbott, making her major film debut as Taylah, and Jacobson, playing her farmer father Rick, dig into the emotional weight of their characters' missing link and why empathy matters more than toughness. There's also a spirited detour into rugby and a sequel pitch that may or may not involve a wedding. More Popcorn: Hugh Jackman is here and sharing movie set secrets Zen McGrath on working with Oscar-winners and heavy-hitters Know someone who loves movies? Please share  Popcorn Podcast  with your friends. Keep Popcorn Podcast on the air by  shouting Leigh and Tim a movie snack . Visit  popcornpodcast.com  for movie reviews, celebrity interviews and giveaways. Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars on YouTube:  Popcorn Podcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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