Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Season 17

Synopsis

PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and T.V. shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work. Get an insider’s look into the creative process and what it takes to finely hone the craft of acting.

Main Cast

Elizabeth Wagmeister

Self - Host

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Clayton Davis

Self - Host

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Ramin Setoodeh

Self - Host

Age : N/A | Popularity : 2%

Andrew Wallenstein

Self - Host

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Jenelle Riley

Self - Host

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Episodes

Episode 1

16 December 2022 - Cate Blanchett, Michelle Yeoh, Kate Hudson

Cate Blanchett ("Tár") and Michelle Yeoh ("Everything Everywhere All at Once") discuss portraying characters originally written for men; Kate Hudson ("Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery") and Glen Powell ("Top Gun: Maverick") share the importance of chemistry with co-stars; and Laura Dern ("The Son") and Michelle Williams ("The Fabelmans") exchange their thoughts on working with young co-stars.

Episode 2

16 December 2022 - Carey Mulligan, Margot Robbie, John Boyega

Carey Mulligan ("She Said") and Margot Robbie ("Babylon") discuss the range of female portrayals in film; Austin Butler ("Elvis") and Janelle Monáe ("Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery") reveal how acting takes a toll on a personal life; and John Boyega ("The Woman King") and Letitia Wright ("Black Panther: Wakanda Forever") discuss the importance of black stories in Hollywood blockbusters.

Episode 3

12 January 2023 - Viola Davis, Jennifer Lawrence, Adam Sandler

Viola Davis ("The Woman King") and Jennifer Lawrence ("Causeway") get honest about female action heroes; Jamie Lee Curtis ("Everything Everywhere All at Once") and Colin Farrell ("The Banshees of Inisherin") discuss their recent complex roles; and Brendan Fraser ("The Whale") and Adam Sandler ("Hustle") share their movie history and special connection.

Episode 4

12 January 2023 - Ana de Armas, Eddie Redmayne, Brian Tyree Henry

Ana de Armas ("Blonde") and Eddie Redmayne ("The Good Nurse") disscuss playing infamous real people; Paul Dano ("The Fabelmans") and Brian Tyree Henry ("Causeway") compare working with talented writers and directors; and Joe Alwyn ("Stars at Noon") and Paul Mescal ("Aftersun") share stories of working with female directors.

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Production	Executive Producer	Donna Pennestri John Ross Andrew Russell Brenda Brkusic Michelle Merker Ramin Setoodeh
Crew	Creator	Michelle Sobrino-Stearns
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