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
126
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
23 min
127
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
30 min
128
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
48 min
129
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
70 min
130
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
32 min
131
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
58 min
132
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
51 min
133
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 a 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.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
38 min
134
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
52 min
135
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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
21 min
136
Joey King (“The Kissing Booth 2”)
Joey King stops by “The Big Ticket” to talk about life after “The Act,” why the “Kissing Booth” movies are critic-proof and how she’s learned to cope with internet trolling. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
29 min
137
Demi Moore & Shana Feste
Demi Moore explains why she decided to star in Shana Feste’s new erotic podcast “Dirty Diana.” Find out what it’s like to record the explicit scenes, what they hope listeners will learn from the podcast and more. Plus, Moore recalls the backlash she received for “Striptease” and “G.I. Jane.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
47 min
138
Luke Evans (“The Alienist”)
Luke Evans talks about season 2 of “The Alienist,” new songs for the upcoming “Beauty and the Beast” prequel series and getting ready to work with Nicole Kidman and Melissa McCarthy in “Nine Perfect Strangers.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
24 min
139
Evan Rachel Wood ("Westworld") and Sara Gilbert...
Evan Rachel Wood recalls the moment she was told she was being killed off of "Westworld." Then later, Sara Gilbert reveals her dream guest for "The Conners" and what she misses about "The Talk." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
36 min
140
Charlize Theron (“The Old Guard”)
Charlize Theron on her new action movie “The Old Guard” and its groundbreaking gay couple, homeschooling her kids during quarantine and why we won’t be seeing her in a Marvel superhero film anytime soon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
26 min
141
Uzo Aduba (“Mrs. America”), Shira Haas (“Unorth...
Uzo Aduba talks about playing political trailblazer Shirley Chisholm in “Mrs. America” and why “Orange Is the New Black” continues to resonate today; Plus, one of this year’s biggest breakout stars Shira Haas on shaving her head on “Unorthodox” and the possibility of a second season. Then later in the show, Matt Bomer on playing a serial killer on “The Sinner” and the time he was in talks to star in “Call Me By Your Name.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
90 min
142
Henry Cavill ("The Witcher"), Betty Gilpin ("Gl...
Henry Cavill talks leather pants, wigs and all those Superman rumors. Plus, Betty Gilpin on “Glow’s” hot three-way scene and her upcoming work playing right-wing firebrand Ann Coulter. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
45 min
143
Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”), Diane Guerre...
It’s a super-size episode of “The Big Ticket”—Mark Duplass talks working with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon; Diane Guerrero opens up about why she’s in therapy again; Darren Criss on teaming up once again with Ryan Murphy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
67 min
144
Kenya Barris (“#blackAF”), Mandy Moore (“This i...
Kenya Barris talks #blackAF, George Floyd and his plans to get involved as much as he can in the 2020 presidential election. Plus, Mandy Moore talks about the upcoming season of “This Is Us,” politics and her cancelled music tour due to the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
49 min
145
Zoë Kravitz (“High Fidelity”), Jai Courtney (“S...
Zoë Kravitz talks “High Fidelity,” playing Catwoman opposite Robert Pattinson in “The Batman,” her love of Britney Spears, marriage and more. Then later on the show, Australian actor Jai Courtney on his Netflix series Stateless. Plus, he’s revealing some behind-the-scenes details of the upcoming “Suicide Squad” sequel. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
51 min
146
Miley Cyrus (“Black Mirror”), Logan Lerman (“Hu...
In an exclusive "Big Ticket" interview, Miley Cyrus opens up about her return to acting, getting sober and her love of Britney Spears. Plus, Logan Lerman talks working with Al Pacino and remembers the late Heath Ledger. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
45 min
147
Gugu Mbatha-Raw (“The Morning Show”), Jane Levy...
Mbatha-Raw on working with Reese Witherspoon in “The Morning Show” and her upcoming role in “Loki.” Jane Levy reveals the musicians she’d love to cover on season two of “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
45 min
148
Laverne Cox ("Disclosure"), Laura Linney ("Ozark')
Laverne Cox talks about the new documentary "Disclosure" and if she has any plans to run for political office. Plus, Laura Linney admits she wants "Ozark" even darker than it already is! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
37 min
149
Kaitlyn Dever ("Unbelievable"), Ramy Youssef ("...
Kaitlyn Dever explains why it feels a "bit strange" to be applauded for her work in "Unbelievable"; Ramy Youssef on winning a Golden Globe and working with Mahershala Ali on the second season of "Ramy." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
51 min
150
Jerry Harris ("Cheer") and Jeremy Pope ("Hollyw...
We're celebrating the start of LGBTQ Pride Month with "Cheer" fan favorite Jerry Harris and "Hollywood" breakout star Jeremy Pope. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
41 min