Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

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Ethan Slater (“Wicked”)

2024-11-2331:25

“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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Pierre (“Mufasa: The Lion King, ‘Rebel Ridge”)

2024-11-2139:39

Aaron Pierre details his ‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ audition and talks about bulking up for “Rebel Ridge.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Laverne Cox

2024-11-0701:03:15

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal (“La Máquina”)

2024-10-1033:20

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lewis Pullman (“Salem’s Lot”)

2024-10-0533:06

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Quinto (“Brilliant Minds")

2024-09-2443:01

Zachary Quinto talks about his starring role as an eccentric doctor on the new NBC medical drama “Brilliant Minds” and why he thinks it will never be too late to play Spock again in another “Star Trek” movie. Plus, Will Ferrell and Harper Steele on the red carpet at the "Will & Harper" premiere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cush Jumbo (“Origins”)

2024-09-1235:14

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juliette Lewis (“The Thicket”)

2024-09-0336:23

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age,” “His Three Daughters” and “The White Lotus”)

2024-08-2242:52

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sasha Velour (“Velour: A Drag Spectacular”)

2024-08-1335:32

"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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”)

2024-07-1034:15

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 (Titus Burgess! Pedro Pascal!) and why they’re not thinking about the Tonys…yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Roberts (“Space Cadet”)

2024-07-0532:21

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alicia Vikander (“Firebrand”) and Austin Butler on the Red Carpet

2024-06-1928:351

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Fry (“Treasure”) and Nicole Kidman on the Red Carpet

2024-06-1533:11

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.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Bon Jovi (“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story”)

2024-06-1144:06

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alex Edelman (“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”)

2024-06-0638:011

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ambika Mod (“One Day”)

2024-05-3029:07

“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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adria Arjona (“Hit Man,” “Andor”)

2024-05-2235:18

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Noah Jupe (“Franklin”)

2024-04-2333:22

Noah Jupe talks starring alongside Michael Douglas in “Franklin,” what it was like working with the new Superman, David Corenswet, in the upcoming “Lady in the Lake” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George MacKay (“Femme” and “La Bête”)

2024-04-0639:19

George MacKay talks about transforming into a violent thug in the queer thriller “Femme,” working with an intimacy coordinator for the film’s sex scenes and wanting to tackle an action movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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