Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

Each week “Just for Variety” columnist and Hollywood’s most recognizable red carpet correspondent Marc Malkin sits down with today’s biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news. Plus, go inside the pages of Variety as Marc highlights the issue’s most talked about stories.

TV & Film
Film Interviews
1
Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)
“Wicked” star Ethan Slater details his Boq audition, transforming into a Munchkin and why he’s leaning on his therapist a little bit more these days. Plus, “Gladiator II” star Paul Mescal talks Glicked.
25 min
2
Aaron Pierre (“Mufasa: The Lion King, ‘Rebel Ri...
Aaron Pierre details his ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ audition and talks about bulking up for “Rebel Ridge.”
34 min
3
Laverne Cox
Laverne Cox opens up about possibly leaving U.S. after Donald Trump's win, plans to hoard estrogen and being 'so scared' for trans youth.
61 min
4
Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal (“La Máquina”)
Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal talk about their new boxing series “La Máquina,” Botox and aging. Plus, “Queer” star Daniel Craig talks opens about his sex scene with Omar Apollo
27 min
5
Lewis Pullman (“Salem’s Lot”)
Lewis Pullman talks about starring in the new film adaptation of Stephen King’s “Salem’s Lot,” his “Thunderbolts” audition and why he’d like to replace Joaquin Phoenix in Todd Hayne’s gay romance movie with Danny Ramirez. Plus, on the red carpet with Billy Magnussen at the premiere of the Hollywood satire, “The Franchise.”
27 min
6
Zachary Quinto (“Brilliant Minds")
Zachary Quinto talks about his starring role as an eccentric doctor on the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds," hopes for 'Star Trek 4,' being in therapy for 20 years and campaigning for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. Plus, on the red carpet with Will Ferrell and Harper Steele at the "Will & Harper" premiere.
37 min
7
Cush Jumbo (“Origins”)
Cush Jumbo talks about her podcast hosting debut, “Origins,” landing Anna Wintour as her first guest and why she’s open to a “Good Wife” reunion with Julianna Margulies. Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at “The Perfect Couple” premiere.
29 min
8
Juliette Lewis (“The Thicket”)
Oscar nominee Juliette Lewis talks about playing a killer in “The Thicket” opposite Peter Dinklage, her exit from “Yellowjackets” after just two seasons and more.
30 min
9
Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age,” “His Three Daugh...
Emmy-nominated Carrie Coon talks potential “Gilded Age” musical episode and telling her costar Morgan Spector to “lean in” on being a zaddy, auditioning for “The White Lotus” and more. Plus, on the red carpet with Zoë Kravitz at the premiere of her directorial debut, “Blink Twice.”
37 min
10
Sasha Velour (“Velour: A Drag Spectacular”)
"RuPaul's Drag Race" star Sasha Velour talks about her new autobiographical stage show, “Velour: A Drag Spectacular,” Lady Gaga, the future of “We’re Here,” and why she believes "troll" J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans views have made the “Harry Potter” author a “very dangerous presence.”
30 min
11
Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”)
Cole Escola, the star and writer of New York theater’s hottest ticket, “Oh, Mary!,” talks about bringing the play to Broadway, who they’d like to replace them in the show as Mary Todd Lincoln (Tituss Burgess! Pedro Pascal!) and why they’re not thinking about the Tonys…yet.
32 min
12
Emma Roberts (“Space Cadet”)
Emma Roberts talks about her new comedy “Space Cadet,” defends “Madame Web” and opens up about “Quiet on Set” and her time as a child star on Nickelodeon. Plus, “Kill” star Lakshya on his mother’s reaction to the very violent action film.
26 min
13
Alicia Vikander (“Firebrand”) and Austin Butler...
Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander talks about working with an unrecognizable Jude Law in the King Henry VIII drama and her love of HGTV. Plus, Austin Butler on his motorcycle crash while filming “The Bikeriders.”
26 min
14
Stephen Fry (“Treasure”) and Nicole Kidman on t...
Stephen Fry on his new movie “Treasure, growing up gay in rural England and if he’ll be back as King James in “Red, White & Royal Blue 2.” Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at the premiere of “A Family Affair.”
29 min
15
Jon Bon Jovi (“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jo...
Jon Bon Jovi looks back at his 40 years in music, opens up about his marriage and reveals the acting roles that got away. Plus, he weighs in on Taylor Swift as well as reality TV.
42 min
16
Alex Edelman (“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”)
Comedian Alex Edelman talks about attending a meeting of white nationalists, his dreams of writing a musical and why his next one-man show could be about his sexuality.
34 min
17
Ambika Mod (“One Day”)
“One Day” star Ambika Mod talks about her chemistry read with Leo Woodall, how Kim Kardashian made her realize what a hit the series had become and which “Ted Lasso” star has become an important mentor.
28 min
18
Adria Arjona (“Hit Man,” “Andor”)
Adria Arjona talks “Hit Man” sex scenes with Glen Powell, the final season of “Andor” and being directed by Zoë Kravitz in the upcoming “Blink Twice” with Channing Tatum.
31 min
19
Noah Jupe (“Franklin”)
29 min
20
George MacKay (“Femme” and “La Bête”)
35 min
21
Nicholas Galitzine (“Mary & George” and “The Id...
55 min
22
Joey King (“We Were the Lucky Ones”)
32 min
23
Joe Locke (“Heartstopper,” “Sweeney Todd”)
Joe Locke talks about his Broadway debut in the “Sweeney Todd” revival and working with Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone in the upcoming “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.” Plus he teases “Heartstopper” Season 3!
32 min
24
Zelda Williams (“Lisa Frankenstein”)
Director Zelda Williams talks about her feature film directorial debut, “Lisa Frankenstein,” why she doesn’t pay attention to the Oscars and more.
33 min
25
Joel Kim Booster (“Chrissy & Dave Dine Out”)
“Fire Island” star Joel Kim Booster talks about hosting dinner parties on “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” why he’s getting picky about playing the “gay best friend” and if he’s ready to host a big awards show.
21 min