Susan Sarandon explains why she's 'terrified' of next role with iconic British star

Susan Sarandon has confessed she's "terrified" of her latest acting venture during her stint on the most recent episode of The One Show.

This week, hosts Angellica Bell and Roman Kemp spoke with the renowned Hollywood star alongside her new co-star, Andrea Riseborough, about their forthcoming theatrical production.

Both will be appearing in Mary Page Marlowe, which chronicles the tale of one woman across 70 years brought to life by five different performers.

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The production not only presents the intimidating task of portraying five distinct interpretations of the same character, but it also pledges to captivate audiences by presenting it in the round.

Before Mary Page Marlowe kicks off later this month at The Old Vic, Sarandon, 78, revealed to Bell and Kemp: "I'm terrified, actually", reports Wales Online.

"Because we haven't been on the stage yet. They tore the theatre apart to transition it, now the entire season will be in the round."

For those unfamiliar with theatre, in the round means the stage will be encircled by spectators from every direction, rather than simply facing outwards towards the crowd.

Whilst Sarandon is an experienced stage performer in addition to her leading roles in masterpieces such as Thelma and Louise, the Tracy Letts-written play presents some distinctive obstacles.

"So, you are surrounded by the audience, that's cool," Sarandon went on. "But that also means that there's 300 people behind you at all times."

Her co-star Riseborough added: "I love being in the round, but it's an acquired taste.

"The way that they're setting it up, I think it will be conducive to it being a really wonderful experience for the audience. It's quite clever the way they're setting it up, you'll get to see a lot wherever you are."

The production also brings together Riseborough with her Matilda co-star Alisha Weir, who takes on the role of the youngest Mary.

Rosy McEwen and Eleanor Worthington-Cox also feature as earlier versions of the character.

Meanwhile, viewers were thrilled to witness the star on the iconic green sofas.

"#theoneshow love Susan such a lovely lady and a great actress!" one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter).

Another gushed: "Im loving Susan Sarandon. What a lovely lady."

A third penned: "Love Susan Sarandon! Fantastic actress! Loved her in Dead Man Walking, Thelma and Louise and The Client.

"Was watching her in an ep of Friends yesterday too. She's stunning and never ages!"

The One Show airs weekdays at 7pm on BBC One.