Awards Chatter

In front of an audience at the Newport Beach Film Festival, the legendary playwright/screenwriter-turned-director reflects on the art of writing great opening and courtroom scenes, the challenges and frustrations of directing, and what it was like revisiting the topic of Facebook 16 years after 'The Social Network.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In front of an audience at Chapman University, the 25-year-old actress, who shot to the top of Hollywood's A-list after her $750,000 indie horror flick grossed more than $500 million, reflects on her path to the role of Nikki Freeman; the making of the film, including scenes that were shot but cut; how she is processing sudden fame; and details about what's next, including the role of Rogue in Marvel's reboot of 'X-Men.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gifted Irish actor best known for 'Sherlock,' 'Fleabag,' 'Ripley' and 'All of Us Strangers' reflects on how a childhood lisp led him to acting; the impact on his career of his 2013 decision to publicly come out as gay; how he handled the sudden interest in him after playing the "hot priest" opposite Phoebe Waller-Bridge; and why he was so drawn to the story of 'Chariots of Fire' actor Ian Charleson that he signed on not only to play the man in 'Elsinore' but also to produce that film about the remarkable final chapter of Charleson's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In front of an audience at Chapman University, the veteran character actor and activist for Latino representation in Hollywood reflects on how he discovered comedy and acting; the challenges of breaking into the biz as a Latino in the '90s, and how they led him to make six solo stage shows; and why it means so much to him to be a part of Christopher Nolan's non-traditionally-cast epic, for which his performance as Eumaeus has garnered him raves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In front of an audience at 1 Hotel Toronto during the Toronto International Film Festival, the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar reflects on her path to acting and Pedro Almodóvar, building a career on both sides of the Atlantic, and how she crafted award-worthy performances in no fewer than three 2026 films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices