“Maestro” director/writer/star Bradley Cooper and star Carey Mulligan discuss the film, and the process of getting into the midset to play Leonard Bernstein and his wife, Felicia Montealegre. The two break down key scenes, and talk about their favorite acting works from one another.

“Poor Things” star and producer Emma Stone discusses her Oscar contending film, her love of “Jeopardy” and more. Also, the Roundtable discusses the opening of Oscar voting, SAG Awards noms and final picks for the Primetime Emmy Awards.

"Ferrari" director Michael Mann discusses the film and how working with Adam Driver and Penélope Cruz compares to actors from his previous movies. He talks about Hollywood following the end of the strikes and we can expect from the upcoming "Heat" sequel, which he'll start shooting in 2024. Also on this episode, the Roundtable is back, and we catch up on the holidays before previewing this Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards.

“Anatomy of a Fall” and “The Zone of Interest” star Sandra Hüller talks about her two current films and whether Hollywood came calling after “Toni Erdmann.” Later, “BlackBerry” star Glenn Howerton discusses that film and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.”

Sterling K. Brown talks about his latest project, Cord Jefferson's satirical film "American Fiction." He also shares how he only now, post strike, pay his respects to "This is Us" co-star Ron Cephas Jones, who died in August. Later, we speak with Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor about her new film "Origin," from writer and director Ava DuVernay.

"The Color Purple" star Danielle Brooks talks about the film and landing the role once portrayed by Oprah Winfrey in the 1985 version. Also on this episode, "The Iron Claw" actor Holt McCallany talks about playing the legendary wrestler Fritz von Ehrich in that drama. And on the latest edition of the Roundtable, we remember the late Andre Braugher and dissect the Golden Globes nominations.

“Barbie” and “Dumb Money” star America Ferrera discusses her big year, including those two outstanding performances. She also talks about her journey through Hollywood following “Ugly Betty” and what to expect from her upcoming directorial feature debut. Also on this episode, Jack Black talks about “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” All that, and the latest edition of the Roundtable.

“Oppenheimer” star Emily Blunt discusses the film, her marriage to John Krasinski, her upcoming action film “The Fall Guy” and working with Christopher Nolan. Also, “Flora and Son” star Eve Hewson on her songwriting process and teaming with director John Carney. But first, the Roundtable dives into the Robert DeNiro controversy at the Gotham Awards.

“May December” star Natalie Portman discusses the film, the state of the industry and why she warns against child actors in Hollywood. Also on this episode, “Memory” star Peter Sarsgaard. And we share what we’re thankful for on the Roundtable.

“The Holdovers” star Da’Vine Joy Randolph discusses Alexander Payne’s new critically acclaimed film and her busy career. Also, prosthetics artist Kazu Hiro talks about transforming Bradley Cooper in “Maestro.” And on the Roundtable, we take a victory lap for solving the SAG-AFTRA strike and check in on the latest movies hitting the circuit.

“American Fiction” writer and director Cord Jefferson discusses how the film — his first — came together so quickly. Also, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, the SAG-AFTRA strike is over, and we discuss what it means for Awards Season moving forward.

"Barbie" writer/director Greta Gerwig breaks down countless moments from the film, as well as what a “Barbie” sequel could look like and where she is in her upcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Chronicles of Narnia” for Netflix. But first, we remember the life and career of the late Matthew Perry on a special edition of the Roundtable.

“Past Lives” writer and director Celine Song shares her experience with making her love story; later, “Past Lives” star Greta Lee also discusses what is arguably one of the best performances on film in 2023.

The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast is back for fall! Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley and Jazz Tangcay discuss the state of the Hollywood strikes (including the big gains for the WGA), plus “Barbenheimer” and some of the early Oscar frontrunners.

The Variety Awards Circuit Podcast’s Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Emily Longeretta and Jazz Tangcay give their picks on who will win the Emmys, who should win the Emmys… and whether the Emmys will actually take place on January 15 as currently scheduled! A final look at this year’s Emmy race before it takes a hiatus.

Emmy-nominated Padma Lakshmi, the outgoing host of Bravo's “Top Chef” and exec producer/host of Hulu's “Taste the Nation,” talks about her nominations, why she’s leaving 'Top Chef' and more. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, Cody Heller, the showrunner behind the Emmy-nominated breakout Amazon Freevee hit "Jury Duty," shares more stories behind the production and brainstorms what might come next.

Emmy nominee Kathryn Hahn talks about excelling at playing women without boundaries, and the origins story behind her Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things.” Later, we catch up with producer and 12-time Emmy winner Ben Winston, who’s still adjusting to life after producing 'The Late Late Show with James Corden,' while also enjoying his latest Emmy nominations, including for the Disney+ special “Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium.”

Emmy-nominated "Succession" director/exec producer Mark Mylod talks about the end of the hit HBO series, the episode “Connor’s Wedding,” his idea for a spin-off, and also the impact of his recent film "The Menu." But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, Paris Barclay, the Emmy-nominated director and executive producer of "Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" sits down with us to talk about the Emmys, the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, the DGA, "Dahmer," his career (including those LL Cool J videos) and more.

“Welcome to Chippendales” star Kumail Nanjiani, Emmy-nominated for outstanding lead actor in a limited or anthology series, talks about the Hulu series, which tells the story of Chippendale’s founder Somen "Steve" Banerjee, and more. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we talk about artisans events, Taylor Swift and the Emmys comedy race.

"Yellowjackets" executive producer Karyn Kusama, who also directed the series’ shocking Season 2 finale, talks about about where the series went this year, balancing the tone of the show even as it goes full cannibal and where she'd like to see it go next. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, we talk about episodic submissions for this year’s Emmy awards and much more.

'Better Call Saul' stars Bob Odenkirk, Rhea Seehorn and Giancarlo Esposito, as well as exec producer Peter Gould, talk at an FYC panel in March about the legacy of their landmark series. But first, on the Awards Circuit Roundtable, Variety's Matt Donnelly joins us for an update into how the SAG-AFTRA strike has impacted publicists, talent agencies and more. And of course, we chat about the "Barbenheimer" weekend to remember.

Pedro Pascal is this year’s Emmy overachiever, receiving three nominations, including one for 'The Last of Us' and another as guest host on 'Saturday Night Live.' We talk to him about those shows (and "The Mandalorian") plus how he knows his huge success also comes with the duty to be a bit of a mentor and role model to others, just as he once had. But first, on the Roundtable, Variety's Marc Malkin joins us for a deep dive into where things stand with the SAG-AFTRA strike, and how it has severely impacted events and so much more.

Variety's Michael Schneider, Clayton Davis, Emily Longeretta and Jazz Tangcay dissect this year's Emmy nominations — including big noms for "Succession" and HBO, as well as how all the major categories played out. From snubs and surprises to big wins and the usual befuddlement, the Roundtable tackles it all.

Michael Shannon talks about his recent TV work as George Jones in the Showtime limited series “George & Tammy,” as well as starring in and producing “Waco: The Aftermath” for Paramount+. He also discusses “The Flash,” in which he reprises his role as General Zod, and more. But first, on the Roundtable, as Emmy Phase 1 voting wraps, we give our predictions for the upcoming Emmy nominations.