Heart in Motion Podcast: Celebrating Stories that Move Us
John Lyde (Seeking Persephone - Director/Producer)
What does it take to turn a beloved Regency romance novel into a television series that feels far bigger than its budget?In this interview, director John Lyde takes us behind the scenes of Seeking Persephone and the creative decisions that helped bring Sarah M. Eden’s beloved Lancaster family to life on screen. PLUS, he's giving us an update on what's to come for the Lancasters!!!John talks about how the project first came together, working with Sarah M. Eden to adapt the novel, finding the locations that created the world of Falstone Castle, and the importance of costume, hair, makeup and production design in making the Regency setting feel immersive.We also get into the casting of Jake Stormoen and Ryann Bailey as Adam and Persephone, the subtle emotional shifts in their relationship, the pacing of a romance built around yearning, and how John approaches those quieter moments that have resonated so strongly with viewers.As both director and editor, John also shares how knowing he would be in the editing room influenced the way he shot the series, whether any scenes took on a different emotional weight in post-production, and what he had to leave on the cutting-room floor.And yes—we talk about Harry Windover, the Lancaster family, and what fans might be able to expect from Courting Miss Lancaster and Romancing Daphne.If you've watched Seeking Persephone, you'll definitely want to hear John’s perspective on how this world came together.️ Previously on Heart in Motion:• Jake Stormoen — Adam Boyce ( • Jake Stormoen on Seeking Persephone: Slow ... ) • Ryann Bailey — Persephone Lancaster ( • Ryann Bailey on Seeking Persephone & Why F... )• Toby-Alexander Smith — Harry Windover ( • Toby-Alexander Smith on Harry Windover in ... )• Sarah M. Eden — author of the Lancaster series ( • Toby-Alexander Smith on Harry Windover in ... )• Will Kemp — Richard Lancaster ( / 4m9vcvaffwg )Seeking Persephone is based on Sarah M. Eden's novel and is directed by John Lyde. The series is currently streaming through Passionflix., Prime, Peacock, Angel, Roku, and more!And, John is talking about some of his other amazing projects as well!Subscribe for more in-depth interviews with the actors, writers and filmmakers behind the stories audiences love.Celebrating Stories That Move Us.Instagram: / stephanie_heartnmotion Website: heartnmotion.comX: https://x.com/StephHeartnm #seekingpersephone
