Silence on Set

David Harbour, John Leguizamo, and Tommy Wirkola got together to talk about the release of their latest film, Violent Night. All three actors went over what it was like working with one another, what it was like developing their characters, how Violent Night has changed the game for holiday movies, and even gave some fun behind the scenes details. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Miranda Currier

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

An elite team of mercenaries breaks into a family compound on Christmas Eve, taking everyone hostage inside. However, they aren't prepared for a surprise combatant: Santa Claus is on the grounds, and he's about to show why this Nick is no saint.

*Violent Night will be available in theaters on December 2, 2022. 

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Branden Cook, who plays Evan on Hulu's hit, Tell Me Lies, took time out to help break down all of the crazy plot twists and turns the season takes, including the season finale. We discussed what it was like being cast, how he prepared for the role of Evan, what it was like filming THAT scene in the finale, and where we go from here. We spoke to Cook before the renewal announcement, which allowed us to speak freely about what we hope for the characters moving forward, specifically Evan. We went down the rabbit hole with a ton of ideas and theories. We spoke about specific looks, small details added in the finale, and of course why his character doesn't like sheets. Cook beams with confidence and a smile as he talks about the show and how much it has changed his life. You can feel the excitement in his voice and his love for the character he plays. Even after we stopped recording, we continued talking about ideas for season two and kept our fingers crossed for an announcement. We couldn't be happier that it came, and we will see more of this crazy group and more of Evan.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Ashley Pelletier

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Tell Me Lies follows a tumultuous but intoxicating relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco as it unfolds over the course of 8 years. Upon meeting at college, they are at that formative age when seemingly mundane choices lead the way to irrevocable consequences.

*Tell Me Lies is currently streaming on Hulu. The show has been renewed for a season two, stay tuned for more announcements. 

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Colin Donnell (best known from Arrow, Chicago Med) has returned to the small screen one again in Peacock's latest hit, Irreverent. Donnell starts as Paulo, who we meet in the middle of an exchange. This James Bond-like moment gets ruined and, through the chaos, leaves Paulo stuck fending for himself in a small town in the middle of nowhere. Donnell said it was so much fun playing Paulo and breaking down who he is as a character, adding that he had to balance out the action with the comedy. Donnell credits many of his co-stars and the writers behind the show, saying their talent makes him look good. Donnell is joined by a slew of known actors and first-timers, including P.J. Byrne, Wayne Blair, Kylie Bracknell, Tegan Stimson, and Calen Tassone (to name a few). Donnell said he hopes fans stick around because everyone in this town has a secret. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Following a failed heist, a criminal mediator from Chicago flees for his life and hides in a small Australian reef community in Far North Queensland, where he poses as the new church reverend. Unable to return home, he leverages his street smarts to pull off his new identity as a clergyman.

*Irreverent is available to stream on Peacock. 

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Josh Dallas spoke to us about Manifest's final season, including his new "unabomber look," as his character Ben Stone spirals down a dark path trying to recover from his wife's death and his daughter's kidnapping. Dallas was all smiles as he broke down some of the craziest plot twists that happened, including; ignoring the callings, living in his car, the time jump, scenes with Grace, all of the connections, and those final two minutes of episode ten. Dallas spent time with us just having fun and answering all of the things-- like, did he see Twitter go crazy when that photo came out with him and a fake Eden? What is something he is going to miss now that the show is over? Does he realize how much we love when he and his real-life wife show their love and support for one another on social media? Does he know how much we adore him and will miss this show? (we got answers to it all and more). Before we wrapped up, Dallas dropped some clues for fans on those final 10 episodes of the series, where we will see him next, and he left a message for the fans. We love you, Josh Dallas!

Host: Monica Gleberman

Co-Host: Jojo

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Two years after the brutal murder of Grace turned their lives upside down, the Stone family is in shambles as a devastated Ben continues to mourn his wife and search for his kidnapped daughter, Eden.

*Manifest Part 1 is available to stream now on Netflix. The streaming service plans to release Part II (the final 10 episodes) sometime next year. 

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Justin Hartley, executive producer/star, and director/writer Charles Shyer said they both wanted to make sure that their latest film, The Noel Diary, would tug at your heartstrings and get you into the holiday spirit -- without falling under the typical holiday tropes. Hartley plays Jake Turner, an author who has to return home after the passing of his mother. However, this movie goes beyond the typical boy meets girl -- to tell a story of compassion that crosses over generations. Shyer said it's a tightrope in trying to do a movie a little different than the ones that came before, adding that it's an emotional story but that the biggest challenge is making sure it's a fresh story that stays away from being too sappy or corny. Shyer credits the cast for the ability of everyone to keep this story grounded. Hartley said he enjoyed playing this character, who has convinced himself that he enjoys being alone and isn't living a lonely life when he is a flawed character with much more depth. While successful, Jake seems to deflect a lot, and as the movie continues, we learn more about his life and why we meet him at a pivotal time. Both Hartley and Shyer said they can not wait for people to see the movie and look at the work the cast and crew have done to make this movie stand out from others before it. It's a different movie that hits all the right notes to get you into the holiday spirit.  

Host: Monica Gleberman 

Editor: Corinna Caimi 

Social Media Graphic: Jojo 

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Synopsis:  

When best-selling author Jake Turner (Justin Hartley) returns home at Christmas to settle his estranged mother's estate, he discovers a diary that may hold secrets to his own past and that of Rachel (Barrett Doss) - an intriguing young woman on a mission of her own. Together, they embark on a journey to confront their pasts and discover a future that's totally unexpected.  

*The Noel Diary is available to stream on Netflix.   

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Jake Horowitz is the kind of person you meet on Zoom and instantly want to be his friend. He is soft-spoken, intelligent, and excited to work in an industry he loves. We begin with a quick overview of some of Horowitz's best performances, including appearances on Manifest (yes, he appeared on that show too, see if you can spot him in one of the earlier seasons), which led us to talk about his role as Benjamin in Agnes. Horowitz said that he loved working on that film and loved to go behind the material he was given. He talks about how he had discussions to figure out why Benjamin was making the decisions he was making, and the research needed to be as prepared as possible to play him. Horowitz said the film is in two halves, so being about to have open dialogue helped everyone commit to each tone fully and completely. This theme repeats in his life as he enters his next role (one of the most talked about films of the year), Bones and All. This film is currently being floated around for consideration for all award shows. Horowitz talks about why he wanted to take on the role, what he learned from his co-stars, including Timothée Chalamet, and why this film goes deeper than some might think. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Love blossoms between a young woman on the margins of society and a disenfranchised drifter as they embark on a 3,000-mile odyssey through the backroads of America. However, despite their best efforts, all roads lead back to their terrifying pasts and a final stand that will determine whether their love can survive their differences.

*Bones and All was released in theaters on November 18, 2022, and will be available On Demand on December 13, 2022.

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Matt Barr has to be easily one of the nicest people I have ever interviewed. Barr was easy to talk to, engaging, excited, and was like a ray of sunshine on the screen. He bursts with energy when he talks about his characters, bringing them to life in his stories. We began one of his beloved but short-lived characters on One Tree Hill, to my obsession with Valor (I still think it should have gotten renewed), and then finally to one of the best cowboys of all time Hoyt Rawlins. Barr said there is nothing better than playing a cowboy and seeing the changes that have slowly begun happening to Hoyt as the season progresses. We talk about how open he is on camera, his honesty, and why we all love him. He answered everything from the picture that broke the internet to if he knew he was going from Walker to Walker: Independence. He was as charming as ever -- which makes sense because his acting falls nothing shy of perfection. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Set in the late 1800s, “Walker: Independence” is a story of vengeance and retribution, as Bostonian Abby sets out to find and kill the man who murdered her husband on the way to their new life in ramshackle Independence, Texas.

*Walker: Independence airs Thursdays on The CW at 9 p.m.

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We interviewed the cast of Tulsa King (Taylor Sheridan's latest project adding to his growing list of hits) which brings to the small screen the legend, Sylvester Stallone, who plays "The General" that has spent over two decades in prison and comes out with an agenda. Rounding out the cast includes Andrea Savage, Garrett Hedlund, Jay Will, Dana Delany, Max Casella, Vince Piazza, and A.C. Peterson. Hedlund and Will both said they bonded while filming on set, but the atmophere is what made them family. They both gave credit to Stallone for setting the tone on set which trickled down to everyone else. Meanwhile, Delany and Casella whose characters work on a ranch said it was hard work. However, both were spared from Sheridan's "boot camp" that he is famous for. Delany and Casella said they loved working with the horses, but there were a few mishaps on set. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Tulsa King follows New York mafia capo Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Stallone) just after he is released from prison after 25 years and unceremoniously exiled by his boss to set up shop in Tulsa, Okla. Realizing that his mob family may not have his best interests in mind, Dwight slowly builds a “crew” from a group of unlikely characters, helping establish a new criminal empire in a place that to him might as well be another planet.

*Tulsa King will be available to stream on Paramount+ starting on November 13. 

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Reid Scott has an extensive acting resume, best known for his starring role as Brendan "Brando" Dorff in the TBS comedy series My Boys and Deputy Director of Communications Dan Egan in the HBO comedy series Veep. Scott has stretched his acting muscles again in this heart-warming and hilariously funny movie, Who Invited Charlie. Scott said this was an authentic "indie" experience, with the cast and crew constantly working hard to make each shot count while offering the actors freedom and space to improvise and have fun with their characters. Scott said this film is more than just another project. It was made from the passion of all those involved, and he is proud of it. We were able to sneak in some questions about Scott's return to the final season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, adding this season has some of the biggest and funniest episodes to come, hopefully leaving the fans satisfied with the final episode. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Phil Schreiber, a self-involved hedge fund manager, living in New York City, escapes to the Hamptons with his wife and son at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Making an already fraught situation worse is the surprise arrival of Phil's college roommate Charlie, an exemplar of Falstaffian excess

*Who Invited Charlie is currently making its rounds on the festival circuit, hopefully announcing a worldwide release soon. For The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Prime Video has not announced a release date, but rumors are the final season of the show will be available next year. 

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We were at the premiere of Ticket to Paradise, a film about a divorced couple doing whatever they can to prevent their daughter from getting married, which of course, leads to a lot of shenanigans and chaos. This romantic comedy brings together a fantastic cast, including George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Kaitlyn Dever, Billie Lourd, and Ol Parker. All were at the premiere to celebrate, including both Clooney and Roberts, who were all laughs and jokes during our interview. Clooney said they are just an old couple of exes who are mad at each other, while Roberts admitted the two couldn't seem to give a straight answer. However, things got sentimental when the two discussed what it's like working together and their immense love for each other. Dever, Lourd, and Parker all mention the massive impact of working with Roberts and Clooney -- and what they hope fans take away from the film.   

Host: Monica Gleberman  

Editor: Marianna Randazzo  

Social Media Graphic: Jojo  

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Synopsis:  A man and his ex-wife race to Bali, Indonesia, to stop their daughter from marrying a seaweed farmer. As they desperately try to sabotage the wedding, the bickering duo soon finds themselves rekindling old feelings that once made them happy together.  

*Ticket to Paradise will be released in theaters on October 21, 2022.  

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