First, Katey Rich talks to the star and director of Empire of Light, inspired by the loneliness of early pandemic lockdowns and Mendes’s own mother. Then Rebecca Ford talks to the writer and director of Tár, who is happy about any fan theories about his movie— but won’t reveal how Lydia Tár got her EGOT. 
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Interviews: Olivia Colman and Sam Mendes (Empire of Light) and Todd Field (Tár)

Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory. For more on Little Gold Men, visit vanityfair.com/podcast/little-gold-men

TV & Film

On this week’s roundtable episode of the Little Gold Men podcast, the panelists discuss Broadway’s biggest night, when a play with music just might outshine all the musicals.

Predicting the Big Winners at This Year’s Tony Awards

New York theater icon Liza Colón-Zayas joins the show this week ahead of The Bear’s season three premiere for an emotional reflection on her long, at times painful journey to the FX phenomenon—for which she may net her first-ever Emmy nomination next month. Then, fellow first-time contender Jonathan Bailey goes deep on his epic queer romance Fellow Travelers, and the rich bond he developed with co-star Matt Bomer. 

The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas on Finding Her Breakout Role After 30 Years on Screen

David is joined by Vanity Fair staff writers Chris Murphy and Savannah Walsh for an in-depth conversation on the state of the Emmy race, from the controversy swirling around limited-series frontrunner Baby Reindeer to the impact of Shōgun’s eleventh-hour recategorization as a drama series. Plus: Following Hacks’ rapturously received third season, can it challenge The Bear’s comedy crown?

The Emmy Frontrunners: Are Baby Reindeer, The Bear, and Shōgun Locked in?

It's a Tonys interview special, with two of this year's buzziest stage performers joining the podcast. First, Richard speaks with Merrily We Roll Along nominee Jonathan Groff about his transformative experience on the Sondheim musical, his first Broadway show since Hamilton. Then, David catches up with The Good Place alum William Jackson Harper, who between Uncle Vanya and Primary Trust had one of the best years on stage for any actor in recent memory.  
 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.

Tony nominees Jonathan Groff and William Jackson Harper on Rediscovering Themselves on Stage

David and Richard are back from the Croisette and ready to break down the highlights (and lowlights) from the Cannes Film Festival 2024. They dig into the big prize-winners, including the potentially Oscar-bound Anora and Emilia Perez, as well as the films that struggled to make much of a splash, including the heavily hyped auteur projects of Francis Ford Coppola (Megalopolis) and Kevin Costner (Horizon). Plus, they share some personal, under-the-radar favorites that deserve to lead long lives out of the festival. 
 Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @vfawardsinsider Follow our hosts: @rilaws, @beccamford, @davidcanfield97 Our editor and producer is Brett Fuchs.

Interviews: Olivia Colman and Sam Mendes (Empire of Light) and Todd Field (Tár)

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