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Jesse Eisenberg and Julianne Moore on ‘The Debut,’ Testing AI to ‘Make Sure It’s Bad’ and Hoping ‘Now You See Me 4’ Gets Made

2026-11-0651:46

"The Debut" star Julianne Moore and writer/director Jesse Eisenberg discuss their latest film, their anxieties about the future of the industry and Eisenberg’s hopes for another “Now You See Me” sequel. Also, the Roundtable discusses the “Blue Tsunami” on Election Day, and the movies still to come.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Behemoth!” Filmmaker Tony Gilroy and Composers on How Music Was Integral to the Searchlight Pictures Movie

2026-11-0526:48

“Behemoth!” filmmaker Tony Gilroy and three of the nine composers who worked on the Searchlight Pictures movie discuss how original music was integral to moving the plot along. The panel was held Oct. 23 as the kickoff of AFI Fest’s Podcast stage in the AFI Fest lounge at the Ovation Hollywood. Gilroy is joined by composers Emily Bear, Nami Melumad and Brandon Roberts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Turturro on Nearly Robbing Someone to Practice for 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' Fighting to Save His 2005 Musical 'Romance & Cigarettes' and the Knicks Championship

2026-11-0228:25

John Turturro discusses his new role in the Sony Pictures Classics drama “The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,” why he's still proud of "Romance & Cigarettes," the 2005 musical he had to buy back and release himself after a studio regime change, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pedro Pascal on Learning Cello for ‘Behemoth!,’ Why ‘You’ve Got to Eat S---’ to Make It in Hollywood and the ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Line His Character Says

2026-10-2301:09:58

The Variety Awards Circuit Roundtable looks at how "You Can See Everything" is gunning for Oscar frontrunner status against "The Odyssey." Also, Pedro Pascal digs into Tony Gilroy’s "Behemoth!," an ode to movie composers and a character who says more with a bow than he ever does with words. He also coughs up a line from the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” teases his role in Todd Haynes’ anticipated “De Noche” and sends a message to his friend and favorite awards-season foe, Kieran Culkin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Michael’ Star Jaafar Jackson on Playing His Uncle, Growing Up in the Famous Family and the Upcoming Sequel

2026-10-1934:11

“Michael” became the first biopic in history to surpass $1 billion and is Lionsgate’s biggest release ever. With a sequel on the horizon, star Jaafar Jackson, who had never acted professionally before, about leading the blockbuster, navigating the Oscar buzz surrounding his performance and what comes next after a career-defining year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Awards Circuit | Variety