Variety Studio: Actors on Actors - Season 18

Variety Studio: Actors on Actors - Season 18

Season 18

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.
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DatesJun 15, 2023 - Jun 15, 2023
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Episodes

Emily Blunt & Brian Cox, Taron Egerton & Rachel Weisz: Elle Fanning & Jenna Ortega
Season 18Episode 125 min

Emily Blunt & Brian Cox, Taron Egerton & Rachel Weisz: Elle Fanning & Jenna Ortega

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.
Jun 15, 2023
Pedro Pascal and Steven Yeun; Melanie Lynskey and Natasha Lyonne; Kieran Culkin and Claire Danes
Season 18Episode 225 min

Pedro Pascal and Steven Yeun; Melanie Lynskey and Natasha Lyonne; Kieran Culkin and Claire Danes

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.
Jun 15, 2023
Jennifer Garner and Sheryl Lee Ralph; Brett Goldstein and Theo James; Katherine Heigl and More
Season 18Episode 325 min

Jennifer Garner and Sheryl Lee Ralph; Brett Goldstein and Theo James; Katherine Heigl 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.
Jun 15, 2023
Jennifer Coolidge and Jeremy Allen White; Jason Segel and Ali Wong; Hayden Christensen and More
Season 18Episode 425 min

Jennifer Coolidge and Jeremy Allen White; Jason Segel and Ali Wong; Hayden Christensen 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.
Jun 15, 2023

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