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in InterviewsInterview: Zelda and Daniel Barnz on Being the Father-Daughter Team Behind ‘Genera+ion’
One of HBO Max’s best new series is Genera+ion, a teenage dramedy that explores what it’s like to be queer and in high school right now. It boasts a terrific young cast of newcomers, plus a few more well-known actors playing parents and teachers. It’s also the brainchild of nineteen-year-old Zelda Barnz and her father […] More
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Interview: Myha’la Herrold on Her First Big Role, A Strong Black Character, and Workplace Dynamics on ‘Industry’
The IMDB filmography page for Myha’la Herrold is jarringly short given that the actress serves as the lead of an HBO series. But it’s easy to see the natural talent that makes her the perfect fit for the role of Harper, an American in way over her head as one of a handful of new […] More
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Interview: Ken Leung on ‘Industry,’ His Toughest Boss, and His Past and Upcoming Projects
On HBO’s Industry, actor Ken Leung plays Eric Tao, a ruthless investment banker with absolutely no tolerance level for incompetence. He takes a liking to new hire Harper, played by Myha’la Herrold, going to bat for her but also holding her to impossibly high standards and, when he’s not happy, making her life a living […] More
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Interview: Casting Director Maribeth Fox on Creating a Fun, Fabulous Dinner Party with ‘Halston’
In the Netflix limited series Halston, the famed fashion designer comes to marvelous life as portrayed by Ewan McGregor. Enhancing the experience are the many people Halston comes into contact with over the course of his career, whether they’re professional nemeses or personal confidantes. Awards Radar had the opportunity to speak to casting director Maribeth […] More
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Interview: Hailee Steinfeld on Becoming Emily Dickinson and Journeying Through Season Two of ‘Dickinson’
There would be no Dickinson without its title character, poet Emily Dickinson, and the phenomenal young actress who plays her, Hailee Steinfeld. Now twenty-four, Steinfeld earned an Oscar nomination for her debut film True Grit a decade ago. She brings a poise and presence to the tormented writer, whose season two arc sees her dance […] More
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Interview: Ron Cephas Jones on Tackling a Complicated Character in ‘Lisey’s Story’
Ron Cephas Jones is among the most endearing elements of This Is Us, portraying William, the birth father of Sterling K. Brown’s Randall who gets to connect with his son years after they are separated. The actor has been nominated at the Emmy Awards four times and taken home two trophies for his heartwarming turn. […] More
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Interview: Casting Directors Courtney Bright and Nicole Daniels on Putting Together a Superb ‘Ratched’ Ensemble
Fans of actress Sarah Paulson will likely find her presence in Netflix’s Ratched, the origin story of the sadistic nurse from One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, reason enough to watch. But there is an incredible assemblage of talent supporting her onscreen, from juicy supporting parts to recurring roles that leave a lasting impression. Awards […] More
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Interview: Production Designer Judy Becker on Designing a Period Psychiatric Hospital and More in ‘Ratched’
There is a distinct feeling that comes across when Netflix’s Ratched begins that you’re watching a Ryan Murphy project. That familiarity has a considerable amount to do with the fact that production designer Judy Becker has worked with Murphy before on Feud: Bette and Joan, American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace, and Pose. […] More
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Interview: Casting Director Ellen Lewis on Building ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Netflix’s limited series The Queen’s Gambit was a resounding success and has swept all the midyear precursors, setting up a great advantage position at the Emmys. Among its most rewarding aspects is its ensemble, which is led by Anya Taylor-Joy as chess prodigy Beth and includes a wealth of talent as her competitors, friends, and […] More
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Interview: Hope Davis on Playing the Bad Guy in ‘Your Honor’ and Other Highlights of Her Career
Showtime’s limited series Your Honor explores the intersection of two neighboring worlds in New Orleans with its story about a judge risking everything to protect his son from certain execution by the mob after a terrible accident. Among a talented cast, actress Hope Davis stands out for her chilling turn as Gina Baxter, a grieving […] More
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Interview: Composer Volker Bertelmann on Scoring New Orleans from Germany in ‘Your Honor’
Showtime’s limited series Your Honor is a stark, moody depiction of law and crime in New Orleans. One of the ways in which that tone is achieved is through its memorable music, which comes from composer Volker Bertelmann, who made the Oscar shortlist last year for his work on Ammonite. Awards Radar had the chance […] More
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Interview: Costume Designer Claire Parkinson on the Heightened, Aspirational World of ‘The Politician’
It’s been a full year since season two of The Politician debuted on Netflix, but the show, which has yet to be renewed for a third season, is indeed eligible at this year’s Emmy Awards. Though it managed just a few nominations for season one, its best shot to repeat may be for its costumes, […] More
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