Despite a brutal first season, season two of “Mr. Robot” is “only going to get harder” for its star, Rami Malek, or so Sam Esmail tells him. In the latest installment of Variety‘s Contenders Conversations, Malek talks the impact of the Golden Globe-nominated role, teases the coming episodes and looks back on when he met Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Moira Rose, the family matriarch in CBS’ “Schitt’s Creek” has become a cast-favorite in the Canadian sitcom – not only because of her outrageous one-liners and superfluous outfits but perhaps most of all because of the countless vibrant wigs she dons in every episode. For Variety‘s Artisans series, Catherine O’Hara, who plays Rose in the [...]
Variety‘s Michael Schneider sat down with writer’s from “Forever,” “The Other Two,” “Vida,” “Atypical,” “Insecure,” “Broad City,” “The Big Bang Theory,” “Dead to Me” and “Pen15” for Variety‘s “Night in the Writers’ Room” comedy panel. The panelists began by discussing the trend of blurred lines between comedy on drama in television. “Pen15” writer Maya Erskine shared [...]
The creators and showrunners from “Good Girls,” “Homecoming,” “Catch-22,” “You,” “The Walking Dead,” “The Chi,” “Ozark,” and “Star Trek: Discovery” for Variety‘s Writer’s Room panel. The scribes kicked off the talk about what aspects of their shows narratives prompt the most discussion in the room. “Good Girls” writer Jenna Bans jumped in and immediately said [...]
The real reason behind Forky’s odd name choice.
Cult movie legend and horror staple, John Carpenter reflects on his legacy.
Late-night TV star Conan O’Brien discussed the differences between hosting his talk show and his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” for Variety‘s cover story. The comedian said the conversations are more intimate and candid without having a camera and audience present. “Big stars come in, they just dropped their kids off at school and […]
