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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.
Episode 13 : Kaitlin Olson & Giovanni Ribisi
June. 15,2017
Kaitlin Olson ("The Mick") and Giovanni Ribisi ("Sneaky Pete") discussed how they got their start in the industry and their worst audition stories.
Episode 12 : Kaley Cuoco & Anthony Anderson
June. 14,2017
Kaley Cuoco ("The Big Bang Theory") and Anthony Anderson ("Black-ish") discuss their broadcast comedies and how their shows have paved the way for other series.
Episode 11 : Lauren Graham & Constance Zimmer
June. 09,2017
Lauren Graham ("Gilmore Girls") and Constance Zimmer ("Unreal") discussed what drew them to their characters of Lorelai and Quinn, respectively, and the risks of reviving "Gilmore Girls" and "Entourage".
Episode 10 : Christine Baranski & Minnie Driver
June. 09,2017
Christine Baranski ("The Good Fight") and Minnie Driver ("Speechless") discuss the "single hardest thing" Baranski's ever done as an actress, Driver's favorite film and TV roles, and more.
Episode 9 : Sarah Jessica Parker & Michelle Pfeiffer
June. 08,2017
Sarah Jessica Parker ("Divorce") and Michelle Pfeiffer ("The Wizard of Lies") discuss their HBO series and revisit their past, reminiscing about Parker's "Sex and the City" and Pfeiffer's most recognizable roles: "Scarface" and "Catwoman."
Episode 8 : Issa Rae & Brit Marling
June. 08,2017
Brit Marling ("The OA") and Issa Rae ("Insecure") discuss auditioning, being typecast, and choosing their own paths.
Episode 7 : Nicole Kidman & Ewan McGregor
June. 07,2017
Nicole Kidman (“Big Little Lies”) and Ewan McGregor (“Fargo”) discuss the difference between TV and film, and share memories about shooting “Moulin Rouge” 16 years ago.
Episode 6 : Millie Bobby Brown & Evan Rachel Wood
June. 07,2017
Millie Bobby Brown ("Stranger Things") and Evan Rachel Wood ("Westworld") talked about their worst auditions, how to deal with online vitriol, and their hit sci-fi show.
Episode 5 : Thandie Newton & Oprah Winfrey
June. 06,2017
Friends Thandie Newton ("Westworld") and Oprah Winfrey ("The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks") discuss their HBO series and reminisce about shooting "Beloved" together.
Episode 4 : Sterling K. Brown & Pamela Adlon
June. 06,2017
Sterling K. Brown ("This Is Us," "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story") brought Pamela Adlon ("Better Things") to tears during their "Actors on Actors" conversation, in which they also discussed their best and worst auditions.
Episode 3 : Riz Ahmed & Elisabeth Moss
June. 03,2017
Riz Ahmed ("The Night Of") and Elisabeth Moss ("The Handmaid's Tale," "Top of the Lake: China Girl") discussed how they dealt with fame following their work on the critically acclaimed shows "The Night Of" and "Mad Men," respectively, and swapped nightmare audition stories.
Episode 2 : Milo Ventimiglia & Freida Pinto
June. 01,2017
Milo Ventimiglia ("This Is Us") and Freida Pinto ("Guerrilla") discussed their new TV series, facing rejection in Hollywood, and auditioning for their biggest roles to date.
Episode 1 : Kevin Bacon & John Lithgow
June. 01,2017
Kevin Bacon ("I Love Dick") and John Lithgow ("The Crown," "Trial and Error") discuss their new TV shows, working for steaming services, and starring together in "Footloose".
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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.
Season 17
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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