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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 : Jonathan Groff & Maggie Gyllenhaal
June. 17,2018
Jonathan Groff and Maggie Gyllenhaal talk "Mindhunter" and "The Deuce".
Episode 12 : Mandy Moore & Darren Criss
June. 17,2018
Darren Criss ("American Horror Story") fans out over the 1999 album 'So Real' by Mandy Moore ("This Is Us").
Episode 11 : Dakota Fanning & Freddie Highmore
June. 17,2018
Freddie Highmore and Dakota Fanning talk about "The Good Doctor" and "The Alienist".
Episode 10 : Benedict Cumberbatch & Claire Foy
June. 17,2018
Benedict Cumberbatch ("Patrick Melrose") and Claire Foy ("The Crown") discuss finding their careers as actors and future aspirations.
Episode 9 : Laura Dern & Angela Bassett
June. 09,2018
Laura Dern ("The Tale") and Angela Bassett ("9-1-1") discuss how the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement has changed Hollywood.
Episode 8 : J.K. Simmons & Edie Falco
June. 09,2018
J.K. Simmons and Edie Falco talk "Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders" and "Counterpart".
Episode 7 : Jason Bateman & Bill Hader
June. 09,2018
"Ozark" star Jason Bateman and "Barry" star Bill Hader full discussion from Variety's Actors on Actors series.
Episode 6 : David Harbour & Kyle MacLachlan
June. 09,2018
David Harbour reveals he reads 'Stranger Things' fanfic and what his worst director's note was with Actors on Actors partner, and 'Twin Peaks' legend, Kyle MacLachlan.
Episode 5 : Sara Gilbert & Frankie Shaw
June. 07,2018
*This conversation took place before the cancelation of 'Roseanne.*
"Roseanne" star Sara Gilbert and "SMILF" star Frankie Shaw talked about bringing life experiences to characters and how their shows have evolved over time.
Episode 4 : Alison Brie & Jessica Biel
June. 07,2018
Alison Brie and Jessica Biel's talk "GLOW" and "The Sinner".
Episode 3 : Tiffany Haddish & John Legend
June. 05,2018
Tiffany Haddish and John Legend talk "The Last O.G." and "Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert".
Episode 2 : Jeff Daniels & Laura Linney
June. 05,2018
Jeff Daniels and Laura Linney talk about "The Looming Tower" and "Ozark".
Episode 1 : Issa Rae & Michael B. Jordan
June. 09,2018
Issa Rae ("Insecure") and Michael B. Jordan ("Fahrenheit 451'" talk about 'Black Panther,' finding new audiences, and holding back from social media.
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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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