Awards Circuit | Variety

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"Awards Circuit" is hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. E... more

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Awards Circuit | Variety episodes:

November 07, 2025 Is “One Battle After Another” the Oscar Frontrunner?; Laura Dern (“Jay Kelly”/ “Is This Thing On?”), Nina Hoss (“Hedda”)
The Awards Circuit Podcast Roundtable is back, and catching you up on the Oscar frontrunners, the film festival circuit and more. Also: “Jay Kelly” and “Is This Thing On?” star Laura Dern about some of her iconic roles and what’s next for her. And “Hedda” star Nina Hoss discusses her role in the film, the state of Hollywood and more.

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1h 33min
October 31, 2025 Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Emily Blunt (“The Smashing Machine”)
"Hamnet" star Jessie Buckley breaks down her role in the film, the themes it explores, and what she's looking for in movie and TV roles. Also, "The Smashing Machine" star Emily Blunt talks about the film, her friendship with star Dwayne Johnson, the long-awaited “Devil Wears Prada” sequel and why she's waiting to go to Broadway.

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1h 1min
October 24, 2025 Clint Bentley (“Train Dreams”), Francine Maisler (“Sinners”/“Springsteen”/“The Lost Bus”/“Ella McCay”)
“Train Dreams" writer-director Clint Bentley discusses the themes and challenges of making the period drama, working with Joel Edgerton, William H. Macy and the rest of the cast in developing their characters, and the music, cinematography and visual style. Also, casting director Francine Maisler talks about her prolific career (including recent work on “Sinners,” “Springsteen Deliver Me From Nowhere,” “The Lost Bus” and “Ella McCay) and also the fact that the Oscars is this year introducing a new competitive category for best casting.

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59min
October 17, 2025 Ethan Hawke (“Blue Moon”), Oscar Isaac (“Frankenstein”)
“Blue Moon” star Ethan Hawke discusses his transformative performance in the film, as well as his legacy, loss, and why Denzel Washington once told him that losing was the best thing that could happen at the Oscars. Later, Oscar Isaac talks about taking on “Frankenstein,” one of the most prolific characters in all of literature, finding family in Guillermo del Toro, and why that has formed the way he thinks about who to say 'yes' to in Hollywood.

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54min
October 10, 2025 Colin Farrell (“Ballad of a Small Player”), Mark Hamill (“The Life of Chuck”)
“Ballad of a Small Player” star Colin Farrell talks about his new movie, where things stand now in his career, what’s next with entries like “The Batman 2” (slated to begin production in 2026) and more. Later, “Star Wars” icon Mark Hamill talks about his career, the joy of working on his new film “The Life of Chuck,” and the stories that continue to make him one of Hollywood’s most treasured performers.

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52min
October 03, 2025 Hailee Steinfeld (“Sinners”), Tonatiuh (“Kiss of the Spider Woman”)
“Sinners” star Hailee Steinfeld discusses working on the Ryan Coogler film, and reflects on her “True Grit” Oscar nomination, plus what’s next for her in the Marvel universe. Also, “Kiss of the Spider Woman” star Tonatiuh talks about his breakout role in the musical remake from Bill Condon.

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1h 1min
September 26, 2025 Oscar Season Kickoff: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (“The Smashing Machine”); Chase Infiniti (“One Battle After Another”)
Oscar season of Variety’s Awards Circuit Podcast kicks off with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson discussing his lead role in Benny Safdie’s “The Smashing Machine,” including the emotional toll of going to dark places and the physical transformation that nearly broke him. Also: “One Battle After Another” newcomer Chase Infiniti talks about working alongside superstars in the new Paul Thomas Anderson film.

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1h 2min
September 12, 2025 Emmys Final Predictions from the Awards Circuit Mega Roundtable; Host Nate Bargatze Previews Sunday’s Ceremony
Will it be ‘The Pitt’ or ‘Severance,’ ‘The Studio’ or ‘Hacks’? The Awards Circuit Roundtable gives its final Emmy picks in all of this Sunday’s major categories. Also: Emmys host Nate Bargatze discusses what to expect on Sunday’s show, including his expensive plan to keep acceptance speeches short.

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1h 9min
August 22, 2025 The Importance of Emmy Campaigning, Jimmy Kimmel’s Colbert Support; Jason Segel (“Shrinking”)
Emmy contenders were everywhere last weekend,
as the teams behind shows like “Severance” tubthumped everywhere in hopes for
Emmy gold. Also on this episode: “Shrinking” star and executive producer Jason
Segel previews Season 3 (including working with Michael J. Fox and Jeff
Daniels) and talks about how his take on his career has changed as he’s grown.

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1h 3min
August 15, 2025 As Emmy Voting Begins, What Are the Tightest Races?; Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)
Emmy voting kicks off on Monday, and there are several races that are still super competitive — which ones should we be keeping an eye on? Meanwhile, “Only Murders in the Building” star Martin Short on how much longer the comedy might continue, plus what convinced him to try out his new game show host gig on “Match Game”?

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55min

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