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
Ismael Cruz Córdova (“The Lord of the Rings: Th...
Ismael Cruz Córdova opens up about the on-set mental health therapist available to the cast and crew of “The Rings of Power,” the Marvel role that got away and more.
37 min
2
Peppermint (“A Transparent Musical”)
Peppermint talks about starring in the new “Transparent” musical, legislative attacks on the LGBTQ community and why she hasn’t competed on “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars”...yet.
25 min
3
Mark Consuelos
Mark Consuelos talks about replacing Ryan Seacrest and joining wife Kelly Ripa as co-host of ‘Live,’ marriage counseling and virtual sex. Plus, find out if his and Ripa's kids have any plans to join them on the show.
40 min
4
Dove Cameron (‘Schmigadoon!”)
Dove Cameron (“Schmigadoon!”) opens up about being queer, her mental health struggles and why she refuses to be shamed into secrecy. Plus, find out what happened when she decided to re-shoot her “Breakfast” music video.
33 min
5
Dylan Mulvaney
TikTok star Dylan Mulvaney talks about celebrating her gender transition with her one-woman show, “Day 365 Live!,” coming out as trans to her family and her message for LGBTQ youth. Plus, she weighs in on the push for anti-trans legislation in the U.S.
33 min
6
Bette Midler
Bette Midler talks about wanting to be on “The White Lotus,” why she turned down "Sister Act," her early days playing the Continental Baths and being honored by the Costume Designers Guild.
28 min
7
Jay Shetty (“8 Rules of Love”) and Ben Aldridg...
Jay Shetty recalls officiating Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s wedding and also explains why he thinks “The Notebook” is an “unhealthy” depiction of love and romance. Then, “Knock at the Cabin” star Ben Aldridge talks about the new M. Night Shyamalan and remembers the moment he came out as gay.
68 min
8
Alan Cumming (“The Traitors”) and Avan Jogia (“...
Alan Cumming talks about his new gig as host of the U.S. version of “The Traitors” and returning to Los Angeles to host AARP’s Movies for Grownups Awards. Plus, Avan Jogia explains his thirst trap marketing ploy for his directorial debut, “Door Mouse.”
39 min
9
Nathaniel Curtis (“The Witcher: Blood Origin”)
“The Witcher: Blood Origin” actor talks about playing a queer character in the new Netflix show, the “importance” of diversity in the fantasy world and why the cast nicknamed him “Fancy Gay Jesus.”
28 min
10
Elizabeth Hurley (“Christmas in the Caribbean”)
Elizabeth Hurley talks about her new holiday movie, recalls wearing that iconic Versace gold safety pin dress almost 30 years ago and what she wants to play in a Marvel movie. Plus, she opens up about staying on good terms with her exes.
22 min
11
Jim Parsons (“Spoiler Alert”) and Matt Rogers (...
Jim Parsons opens up about playing a man whose husband is dying of cancer in "Spoiler Alert” and “Fire Island” star Matt Rogers talks Mariah Carey, “Titanic” and Barbie dolls.
58 min
12
Joe Jonas (“Devotion”)
Joe Jonas opens up about his mental health, possibly working with wife Sophia Turner, auditioning for “Spider-Man” and his new “Devotion” end credit song “Not Alone.”
30 min
13
Russell Tovey (“American Horror Story: New York...
Russell Tovey talks about sex scenes in “AHS,” why he came out as gay so early in his career and what happened when he was told he should pin back his ears.
54 min
14
Betty Gilpin ( “All the Women in My Brain: And ...
Betty Gilpin talks about her new collection of essays, “All the Women in My Brain: And Other Concerns. She also opens up about her work on “GLOW” and “Nurse Jackie” and the upcoming “Mrs. Davis.” Plus, find out what she says when asked if she wants to play a superhero.
39 min
15
Heidi Klum (“Making the Cut”) and John Boyega (...
Heidi Klum talks about the new season of “Making the Cut,” recalls meeting Anna Wintour for the first time and why she doesn’t appear in Hulu’s “Victoria’s Secret” docuseries. Plus, John Boyega on his new thriller “Breaking” and working alongside Viola Davis in the upcoming “The Woman King.”
49 min
16
Diane Keaton (“Mack & Rita”)
Hollywood legend Diane Keaton talks about her Instagram fame, superhero movies and why we’ll never hear the album she recorded decades ago.
21 min
17
Melissa Barrera (“Keep Breathing”)
Melissa Barrera talks struggles of shooting the wilderness survival series “Keep Breathing,” Neve Campbell’s departure from the “Scream” franchise and singing and dancing opposite Paul Mescal in the contemporary adaptation of “Carmen.”
23 min
18
Taron Egerton (“Black Bird”)
Taron Egerton talks about living out his fantasy Mafia life in “Black Bird,” dreams to star in “Sweeney Todd” and hanging out with Britney Spears.
30 min
19
Neil Patrick Harris (“Uncoupled”)
Neil Patrick Harris opens up about his first on-camera gay sex scene in “Uncoupled,” fake penises, butt Botox and getting cast on “Doctor Who.”
40 min
20
Colman Domingo (“Euphoria”)
Colman Domingo talks about his first Emmy nomination for “Euphoria,” Oprah Winfrey visiting the set of “The Color Purple” movie musical, talking to Pres. Barack and Michelle Obama about “Rustin” and plans for a television series adaptation of his biographical short “New Moon.”
33 min
21
Tessa Thompson (“Thor: Love & Thunder”)
“Thor: Love & Thunder” star Tessa Thompson talks about being bisexual and living her truth. Plus, she weighs in on her queer character Valkyrie’s love life and also reveals what it’s like being directed by Michael B. Jordan in the upcoming “Creed III.”
16 min
22
Diego Boneta (“Father of the Bride”)
“Father of the Bride” star Diego Boneta talks about working alongside Gloria Estefan in the Latinx remake of the classic family comedy and reveals his early auditions and how he came close to starring in “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.” Plus, Boneta recalls taking guitar lessons with...Tom Cruise?!
34 min
23
Patrick Schwarzenegger (“The Staircase”)
“The Staircase” star Patrick Schwarzenegger talks about working with Colin Firth and his character possibly being queer. Plus, he reveals his father Arnold Schwarzenegger’s reaction to his work in the upcoming “The Boys” spin-off.
35 min
24
Hannah Einbinder (“Hacks”)
“Hacks” star Hannah Einbinder recalls her audition with Jean Smart. Plus, she talks about being queer, being out in comedy and more.
40 min
25
‘1883’ Stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
61 min