Variety Studio: Actors on Actors Season 18

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

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Andrew Wallenstein

Self - Host

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Jenelle Riley

Self - Host

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Episodes

Episode 1

15 June 2023 - Emily Blunt, Brian Cox, Rachel Weisz, Jenna Ortega and more

Emily Blunt ("The English") and Brian Cox ("Succession") bond over fascination with new characters; Taron Egerton ("Black Bird") and Rachel Weisz ("Dead Ringers") confess the enjoyment they found in harrowing roles; Elle Fanning ("The Great") and Jenna Ortega ("Wednesday") deliberate bringing old characters to life in new contexts.

Episode 2

15 June 2023 - Pedro Pascal, Steven Yeun, Claire Danes and more

Pedro Pascal ("The Last of Us") and Steven Yeun ("Beef") gush about each other- and their experiences acting in post-apocalyptic worlds; Melanie Lynskey ("Yellowjackets") and Natasha Lyonne ("Poker Face") reconnect to discuss the benchmarks in their careers; Kieran Culkin ("Succession") and Claire Danes ("Fleishman in Trouble") delve into embodying their characters' specific psychologies.

Episode 3

15 June 2023 - Sheryl Lee Ralph, Katherine Heigl, Ellen Pompeo and more

Jennifer Garner ("The Last Thing He Told Me") and Sheryl Lee Ralph ("Abbott Elementary") reflect on their approaches to characters and motivations; Theo James ("The White Lotus) and Brett Goldstein ("Ted Lasso") on what it's like to have multiple roles on a production; Katherine Heigl ("Firefly Lane") and Ellen Pompeo ("Grey's Anatomy") reunite to discuss their shared pasts and divergent futures.

Episode 4

15 June 2023 - Jennifer Coolidge, Ali Wong, Diego Luna and more

Jennifer Coolidge ("The White Lotus") and Jeremy Allen White ("The Bear") talk insecurity and finding confidence in their roles; Jason Segel ("Shrinking") and Ali Wong ("Beef") debate the compexities of navigating both comedy and drama; Hayden Christensen ("Obi-Wan Kenobi") and Diego Luna ("Andor") discuss their dynamic roles within the Star Wars universe over the decades.

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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