The Big Ticket with Marc Malkin

Each week Marc Malkin, one of Hollywood’s most recognizable journalists on and off the red carpet, interviews today’s biggest stars. While the primary focus is on film (who doesn’t love to talk about movies?!), guests are also weighing on the hottest stories of the day all while Marc gets them to open up like never before.

TV & Film
1
Nicole Kidman (‘The Undoing’)
Oscar winner Nicole Kidman talks about “The Undoing,” filming a movie and another television series during the pandemic and how she was cast as Lucille Ball in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming “Being the Ricardos.”
37 min
2
Jo Ellen Pellman (‘The Prom’), John Magaro (‘Fi...
“The Prom” star Jo Ellen Pellman talks about being a queer actor in Hollywood. And then later in the show, John Magaro on the queerness of “First Cow” as well as what to expect from the “Sopranos” prequel movie “The Many saints of Newark.”
38 min
3
Emma Corrin (‘The Crown’), Gina Torres (‘911: L...
Emma Corrin talks about her breakout role as Princess Diana on “The Crown,” what she would say to Princes William and Harry if she ever met them and more. Then later, Gina Torres on joining Rob Lowe on “911: Lone Star” and why she doesn’t think her “Suits” co-star Meghan Markle will return to acting.
42 min
4
Marielle Heller (“The Queen’s Gambit”), Tony wi...
Marielle Heller, director of the Oscar nominated films “Can You Ever Forgive Me?” and “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” talks about returning to her acting roots to play Alma Wheatley in Netflix’s binge-worthy series “The Queen’s Gambit.” Then later, from the pages of Variety’s new Our Town section, Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell imagines the day when Broadway theaters will be allowed to reopen.
32 min
5
Gal Gadot (“Wonder Woman 1984”) and Regé-Jean P...
Gal Gadot is back as Wonder Woman! She talks with Marc Malkin about the possibility of a third “Wonder Woman,” the new Zack Snyder cut of “Justice League” and more. Then, later, Regé-Jean Page, star of Netflix’s new buzzy series “Bridgerton.”
33 min
6
Nnamdi Asomugha (“Sylvie’s Love”)
Former NFL star and now producer and actor Nnamdi Asomugha talks about his new romantic drama, “Sylvie’s Love,” with Tessa Thompson.
24 min
7
David Boreanaz (“SEAL Team”)
David Boreanaz chats with Marc Malkin about Stacey Abrams’ “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” tweet, shooting his show SEAL Team during the pandemic and why he recently shut off comments on his Instagram account.
36 min
8
Christian Serratos (“Selena”)
Christian Serratos joins Marc Malkin to talk about her new role as the late Mexican American singer Selena. She talks about the pressure of playing such a beloved icon, why she was determined to get the role and how she feels about being compared to Jennifer Lopez.
26 min
9
John Boyega (“Small Axe”)
John Boyega talks about playing a cop in 1980s London in Steve McQueen’s new anthology series “Small Axe.” The actor also opens up about his “Star Wars” backlash and demonstrating for Black Lives Matter.
20 min
10
Ricky Martin (“Jingle Jangle”), Nick Robinson (...
Ricky Martin talks about his new holiday movie “Jingle Jangle,” pandemic-induced anxiety and what he thinks about Latino support for Donald Trump. Then later in the show, “Love, Simon” star Nick Robinson on his new FX on Hulu series “A Teacher,” overcoming COVID-19 and more.
39 min
11
Noah Jupe (“The Undoing”)
Noah Jupe talks playing Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant’s son in HBO’s much anticipated “The Undoing.” Plus, the 15-year Brit explains what it’s like shooting his new movie with Steven Soderberg, how life has changed since “Honey Boy” and why you won’t be seeing him in a Marvel movie anytime soon.
22 min
12
Dylan O’Brien (“Love and Monsters”)
Dylan O’Brien joins Marc Malkin to talk about his new adventure film “Love and Monsters,” a possible “Teen Wolf” reunion and how his life has changed since recovering from a devastating accident while shooting the third “Maze Runner” movie.
39 min
13
Lily Collins (“Emily in Paris”), Zachary Quinto...
Lily Collins chats with Marc Malkin about her new Netflix series and why it’s not a reboot of “Sex and the City.” Later in the show, Zachary Quinto on why “The Boys in the Band” still resonates 50 years after its Off Broadway debut. Plus, he opens up about what inspired him to come out as gay.
58 min
14
Millie Bobby Brown (“Enola Holmes”)
Millie Bobby Brown joins Marc Malkin on “The Big Ticket” to talk about not only starring in “Enola Holmes,” but also making her producing debut with the Netflix film. Plus, find out what the self-proclaimed fan of the Kardashians says about the famous family announcing they’re ending their long-running reality show.
16 min
15
Cynthia Nixon (“Ratched”)
Cynthia Nixon visits “The Big Ticket” to talk about playing Sarah Paulson’s love interest on Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series “Ratched,” J.K. Rowling’s controversary comments about the transgender community and the possibility of a third “Sex and the City” movie. Plus, does Nixon have plans to run for elected office again?
33 min
16
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez reveals what it was like recording “Ice Cream” with Blackpink, what she’s learned about herself during quarantine and why she’s urging her young fans to vote in the upcoming election.
23 min
17
John Leguizamo (“Critical Thinking”)
John Leguizamo is here to talk about his directorial debut “Critical Thinking,” a real-life drama about an inner city Miami high school chess team that wins the national championship. He’s also opening up about pushing for better Latinx representation in Hollywood, memories of making “To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar” and what he remembers about seeing Donald Trump making the rounds of the New York City nightclub scene.
29 min
18
Maya Rudolph, Paul Mescal (“Normal People”)
Maya Rudolph on her three Emmy nominations — yes, three! — playing Kamala Harris on “Saturday Night Live” and her love of being in therapy. Then later in the show, “Normal People” star Paul Mescal opens up about his newfound fame, how his Emmy nomination made his brother cry and what it’s like starring in a music video for The Rolling Stones.
47 min
19
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter (“Bill & Ted Face ...
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter explain why they signed on for a third “Bill & Ted”movie more than 30 years after the original was first released. Plus, Reeves talks shooting “Matrix 4” and the much buzzed about video game “Cyberpunk 2077.” Then later in the show, Thandie Newton doesn’t hold back when talking about being a black woman of a certain age in Hollywood.
69 min
20
James Corden
Marc Malkin catches up with James Corden to talk about his Emmy nominations — he’s up for two for “Carpool Karaoke” and hosting the Tony Awards — returning to the set of “The Late Late Show” during the pandemic and working with Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman in the upcoming movie musical “The Prom,” Ryan Murphy’s adaptation of the Broadway show of the same name.
31 min
21
Tracee Ellis Ross (“Black-ish”), Samantha Bee (...
Tracee Ellis Ross is here to talk about her fourth Emmy nomination for “Black-ish,” what she hopes happens on the big night and also explains how she gets those perfect bathing suit shots for Instagram. Then later in the show, Samantha Bee talks DNC convention, why she hasn’t bothered to invite Donald Trump to be on her show and more.
57 min
22
Kerry Washington (“Little Fires Everywhere”), D...
Kerry Washington is here to talk about her four Emmy noms, working with Meryl Streep in the upcoming musical movie “The Prom” and why she won’t be running for political office. And then later in the show, Dylan McDermott recalls the first time he was nominated for an Emmy more than 20 years ago for “The Practice” and he also reveals he’s been writing a memoir.
50 min
23
Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”), Mireille Enos (“Hanna”)
“Nailed It” host Nicole Byer is here to talk about her history making Emmy nomination, her dream guest judge (hint: Beyoncé!) and plans to design line of bikinis. And then later in the show, Mireille Enos talks her big fight scene in the second season of “Hanna” and why she thinks the time is right to finally make that sequel to “World War Z.”
37 min
24
Sarah Snook (“Succession,” “An American Pickle”...
“Succession” star Sarah Snook joins “The Big Ticket” from Australia to talk about how she celebrated her Emmy nomination, what she may wear to the awards ceremony and what she really thought when Seth Rogen asked her to play an early 20the century Jew from Eastern Europe in the new comedy “An America Pickle.” Then later in the show, Jordan Fisher chats about his new high school rom-com “Work It,” the fifth-grade crush that launched his acting career and what he thinks Hollywood needs to do to be more diverse and inclusive.
51 min
25
Boyd Holbrook (“The Fugitive”)
Boyd Holbrook talks starring in the new Quibi reboot of “The Fugitive,” the life changing experience working on Netflix’s “Narcos” and how he’s been spending time in quarantine.
20 min