On this episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emmy-nominated actor, writer, and producer Will Arnett to talk about his latest film, ‘Is This Thing On?’

In the film, Arnett stars as Alex Novak, a devoted family man navigating divorce who unexpectedly finds therapy through stand-up comedy. In their conversation, Arnett opens up about being directed by Bradley Cooper, how intimidating it was to perform stand-up for the role, and emotionally preparing for the film’s most vulnerable moments alongside Laura Dern.

This episode also looks back on Arnett’s iconic career, from voicing the endlessly quotable ‘BoJack Horseman,’ to chasing Will Ferrell on the ice in ‘Blades of Glory,’ to a surreal Oscars memory involving Marion Cotillard while dressed in a Batman costume.

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On this episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with the Liam O’Brien, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham, the voice actors and executive producers behind the hit Prime Video animated series ‘The Mighty Nein.’

Based on the second campaign of the web play phenomenon ‘Critical Role,’ ‘The Mighty Nein’ follows a band of unlikely heroes racing to save their kingdom after a powerful relic falls into dangerous hands. O’Brien, Riegel, and Willingham dive deep into the creative process of adapting hundreds of hours of tabletop storytelling into an eight-episode animated series, share their dream casting wishlist, and reveal how they preserved the heart, humor, and emotional depth fans know and love.

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On today’s episode of the Awards Tour Podcast, writer, director, and producer Ryan Coogler joins Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley for a wide-ranging conversation about craft, culture, and one of the year’s most talked-about films. Coogler discusses the reaction he received from his peers to the viral video he made for Kodak, explaining why making technical filmmaking knowledge accessible is so important for film fans and future filmmakers alike. He also shares his reaction to seeing a costume inspired by himself appear on the hit series ‘Abbott Elementary.’

Later, Jacqueline praises Coogler for “making vampires sexy again” with his smash hit ‘Sinners,’ now firmly positioned as a frontrunner in this year’s awards conversation. Finally, Coogler reflects on the support and mentorship he’s received from Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas, including invaluable advice on navigating the industry as a filmmaking family and encouragement when stepping into the world of large-format cameras.

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On this episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with Emmy-nominated producer and actor Diego Luna to dive into his latest project, ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman.’ Luna discusses stepping into the role of Valentin Arregui, a revolutionary imprisoned alongside Luis Molina (played by Tonatiuh), and how the film’s powerful storytelling challenged him both emotionally and physically.

They also discuss Luna’s wide-ranging career, from his breakout performance with Gael García Bernal in Alfonso Cuarón’s indie classic ‘Y tu mamá también,’ to portraying another revolutionary in the wildly popular Disney+ series ‘Andor.’ Later, Luna opens up about pushing himself to sing and dance in a musical, collaborating with Jennifer Lopez, and what movies and television shows he’s watching when he’s not on set.

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This week on the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley chats with ‘F1 The Movie’ star Damson Idris about what it took for him to step into the swagger-filled role of Joshua Pearce, the cocky young Formula 1 driver going head-to-head opposite Brad Pitt’s Sonny Hayes. They also discuss Idris’s early acting roles in British TV staples like ‘Casualty,’ ‘Miranda,’ and ‘Black Mirror,’ before being cast in his breakout role as Franklin Saint in FX’s hit series Snowfall.

Later in their conversation, they chat about what’s next for Idris in his already storied career, like joining the star-studded film adaptation of ‘Children of Blood and Bone,’ and learning trumpet for his upcoming Miles Davis biopic.

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On this episode of the Awards Tour Podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with the incomparable Regina Hall to discuss her role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s newest film, ‘One Battle After Another.’ Hall opens up about joining PTA’s visionary project and diving into the character of Deandra, a fierce member of the revolutionary group known as the French 75.

Hall also breaks down how she first connected with PTA, what drew her to the role, and why she’s always jumping between acting in dramas and laugh-out-loud comedies. Later, Regina teases her upcoming projects, from voicing a pirate fish in ‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants’ to teaming up with Hugh Jackman for ‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie.’ Check out ‘One Battle After Another’ now available on Fandango at Home, and we’ll see you on the next stop on the awards tour.

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On today’s episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with legendary actor Stellan Skarsgård to talk about the role that was written specifically for him in ‘Sentimental Value.’ Skarsgård opens up about acting alongside Renate Reinsve, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, and Elle Fanning, as well as his favorite scenes.

Later, Skarsgård discusses embracing his status as a proud “Nepo Daddy,” sharing the two pieces of advice he gave his actor sons (Alexander, Gustaf, Bill, Valter, Ossian, and Kolbjörn). Finally, Jacqueline dives into Stellan’s iconic filmography, including his work with Tony and Dan Gilroy on ‘Andor,’ and why, despite loving his collaboration with Denis Villeneuve, he has no desire to portray Baron Vladimir Harkonnen again.

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On today's episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley sits down with legendary actor Brendan Fraser to discuss his newest film, 'Rental Family,' now in theaters. In their conversation, Fraser opens up about playing Phillip Vandarpleog, an out-of-work actor living in Tokyo who’s hired to play real-life stand-in roles for strangers.

Jacqueline and Brendan also take a deep dive into his celebrated career and discuss fan favorites like 'Encino Man' and 'The Mummy,' as well as what it was like working with Joe Pesci in 'With Honors,' and being directed by “theater geek” Martin Scorsese in 'Killers of the Flower Moon.' Fraser later reflects on proving himself within the industry even after his Oscar-winning performance in 'The Whale,' and he gives fans a playful tease of what to expect from the new 'Mummy' film.

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On today’s episode of the Awards Tour podcast, Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley chats with Michael Shannon about his new Netflix series ‘Death by Lightning,’ his directorial debut ‘Eric Larue,’ and his role in the historical drama ‘Nuremberg.’

Shannon also reflects on memorable past projects, including his scene-stealing appearance in ‘Bad Boys II,’ where he got to meet and bond with Henry Rollins. Plus, they cover the story behind his R.E.M. cover band, his longtime collaboration with director Jeff Nichols, and the viral Funny or Die sorority-letter performance that took the internet by storm.

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On today’s episode of the Awards Tour podcast, prolific actor Jason Clarke joins Rotten Tomatoes Awards Editor Jacqueline Coley to discuss ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family.’ In the Hulu series Clarke plays Alex Murdaugh — the disgraced lawyer at the center of a real-life murder scandal. Jason talks taking on true-story roles, hoping to join Heat 2, wanting to try comedy and voiceover, and shares stories from working with directors like Michael Mann, Christopher Nolan, Baz Luhrmann, Dee Rees, and Kathryn Bigelow.

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