"She Could Snap Somebody Like a Twig" — Octavia Spencer on her Ride or Die co-star Hannah Waddingham

Octavia Spencer spoke to HeyUGuys at the Ride or Die Premiere at Ham Yard Hotel, where the Oscar-winning actress opened up about playing Debbie Claybourne opposite Hannah Waddingham's secret assassin Judith Burton. Spencer revealed that the entire creative team — including showrunner Tessa Coates — committed to the project at the pitch stage, calling the partnership with Waddingham one built on trust, instinct and total commitment to the bit. Interviews for Ride or Die at the Premiere at Ham Yard Hotel, London. The film stars Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer, Bill Nighy, Calam Lynch, Savannah Steyn and Jamie Parker, it was created by Tessa Coates and directed by Peyton Reed. Colin Hart and Madison Hart ask the questions. Plot: Ride or Die follows best friends Debbie Claybourne (Octavia Spencer) and Judith Burton (Hannah Waddingham), who thought they knew everything about each other — except Judith turns out to be an international assassin. When a mysterious figure emerges from Judith's past and a hit goes horribly wrong, both of their worlds are turned upside down as they're forced to go on the run together, in a race against time across Europe with law enforcement, assassins and dangerous criminals at their heels. Ride or Die will be available on Prime Video from 15th July 2026. #RideOrDie #OctaviaSpencer #PeytonReed #StreamingPremiere #HeyUGuys #ActionComedy #HannahWaddingham #PrimeVideo #TessaCoates #RedCarpet #Interview --------------------- For syndication or usage opportunities please contact [email protected]. --------------------- More from HeyUGuys: Website ► http://HeyUGuys.com Follow us on Twitter ► http://twitter.com/HeyUGuys Subscribe here! ► http://bit.ly/HeyUGuysYTSub Facebook ► http://facebook.com/HeyUGuys Instagram ► http://instagram.com/HeyUGuysOfficial TikTok ► https://www.tiktok.com/@heyuguysofficial ---------------------