Silence on Set

Anna Faris, Toni Collette, David Duchovny, and Rosemarie DeWitt laughed their way through the day as they promoted their latest film, The Estate. The laugh-out-loud funny movie has everything you could imagine: dungeons and dragons, dysfunctional family members, nudity, and that creepy cousin making inappropriate comments every chance he gets. This cast was excited to talk about what it was like working together, with most giving credit to Toni Collette for them hearing about the project and coming on board. Each cast member had their thoughts about their characters and the crazy situations they got themselves into. Faris and Collette talk about the drag-out scene in the kitchen -- while Duchovny and DeWitt say this movie is about family dysfunction but underneath all the crazy, there is love... right? 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Two sisters attempt to win over their terminally ill, difficult-to-please Aunt in hopes of becoming the beneficiaries of her wealthy estate, only to find the rest of their greedy family members have the same idea.

*The Estate is in theaters on November 4th. 

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We caught up with the talented Selena Gomez to talk about the process of sharing her life with the world in a new documentary set to air on AppleTV+ called, Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me. In this new intimate space, Gomez opens up about what the process has been like as she takes viewers behind the stage and screen to see what she has been battling with both physically and emotionally. We also spoke with the director, Alek Keshishian, who said he worked hard to ensure he stayed true to what Gomez has been going through while also making sure he expressed her feelings in the truest way possible.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. But just as she reaches a new peak, an unexpected turn pulls her into darkness. An intimate study that spans her six-year journey into a new light.

Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me will debut on AppleTV+ on November 2, 2022. 

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Dangerous Liaisons is a new show debutting on Starz that takes you into the life of the royal court. We spoke with Alice Englert, Nicholas Denton, Carice Van Houten, Kosar Ali, Colette Dalal Tchantcho, executive producer Colin Callender, and executive producer/creator, Harriet Warner about the drama that lies ahead. The cast said although this is a prequel to a story many know, this origin story will show how the iconic characters became lovers during a time at which their world was on the edge of war. Alice and Nicholas both said that while there is a lot of chemistry on the show, there is a fine line between love and war. How far that line will go between their characters? They said fans will have to wait and see. Meanwhile, Carice spoke about the essense and preperation she did for her role and how excited she is for fans to see the final product. Also excited were EP Callender and the creator and EP Warner who said this show is different than anything else on television right now and everyone has to tune in to see just how twisted the story will get. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

“Dangerous Liaisons” is a bold prelude of Laclos’ classic 18th century novel focusing on the origin story of how his iconic characters, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, met as passionate young lovers in Paris on the eve of the revolution. This modern take on a classic story takes audiences through wonder and terror, beauty and degradation, seduction and deception in pre-revolutionary Paris. Driven to right the wrongs of their past, the young couple’s survival depends on their skills of seduction and manipulation of not only the French nobility but of each other. Alice Englert and Nicholas Denton portray the notorious lovers: Camille who is taken in by the current Marquise de Merteuil (played by Lesley Manville) navigates her own path in a world of men, using the power of secrets to take back control, and Valmont who will stop at nothing to regain his title that was recently taken from him. Their on-again off-again love story is the heart of the series. It’s not love… it’s war.

*Dangerous Liaisons premiere Sunday, November 6 at midnight on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming, and on-demand platforms and internationally on the LIONSGATE+ premium streaming platform across Europe, Latin America and Japan. On linear, it will debut on STARZ at 8:00 PM ET/PT in the U.S. and Canada.

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From Hulu's hit show, Tell Me Lies, Jackson White returned to the podcast to discuss all things Stephen. Whether we love him or love to hate him -- Stephen is arguably one of the most talked about characters from any television show in the past year. Jackson gave us insight into what he was thinking, why he thinks Stephen uses the art of persuasion, and if he thinks Stephen is genuinely in love with Lucy. We also discuss "that" slow-motion scene with Diana -- along with an analysis of those last few seconds before the credits roll. Jackson is so good at playing Stephen that there are times when I even interchanged their names! 

Jackson is a master at his craft, and it truly shines in this show. There has never been an actor that can play someone so ambiguous that no one (not even Jackson) knows what he will do next. Jackson has mastered the art form so well that even the best predictors of shows are still shaken by the finale; Jackson White is one of a kind and has accomplished something no actor has done before offering up no clues or even hints at his character's next move. The ability to play this while creating a fully dimensional character is a skill few actors possess. We hope Hulu renews the show for a season two to find out what happened since we left this crew (both in college and now). However, one thing we both agree on... there is a lot more story to tell between Lucy and Stephen. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Tell Me Lies follows Lucy Albright who quickly falls in love with Stephen DeMarco. Over the course of eight years, we see how their relationship develops, although it isn't all sunshine and rainbows. It turns out that Stephen has another girlfriend, and that's going to cause problems for the two to be together.

*Tell Me Lies is currently streaming it's entire season on Hulu 

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Jackie Byers and Christian Navarro are stepping out of their comfort zone in their latest horror movie, Prey for The Devil, which already has horror fans talking. Byers (Sister Ann) has to deal with archaic values from the church as she faces her demons, while Navarro (Father Dante) helps guide her along but soon finds himself in trouble. Byers said she had so much fun filming the movie and working with the special effects, adding that while it adds an element for an actor to stretch their skill set, it is also incredibly hard and awkward. Meanwhile, Navarro said that he enjoyed everything about Father Dante, including his good nature, always putting others before himself. Navarro also paid homage to 13 Reasons Why saying that, that show taught him so much about acting, and this movie further is something he is also really proud of. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Corinna Caimi

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Synopsis:

Sister Ann (Jacqueline Byers) believes she is answering a calling to be the first female exorcist… but who, or what, called her? In response to a global rise in demonic possessions, Ann seeks out a place at an exorcism school reopened by the Catholic Church. Until now these schools have only trained priests in the Rite of Exorcism – but a professor (Colin Salmon) recognizes Sister Ann’s gifts and agrees to train her. Thrust onto the spiritual frontline with fellow student Father Dante (Christian Navarro), Sister Ann finds herself in a battle for the soul of a young girl, who Sister Ann believes is possessed by the same demon that tormented her own mother years ago. Determined to root out the evil, Ann soon realizes the Devil has her right where he wants her.

*Prey for The Devil will be in theaters nationwide on October 28, 2022

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We spoke with Lily Santiago (“Veronica”), Michelle Vergara Moore (“Ella”), Josh McKenzie (“Lucas”), and Rohan Mirchandaney (“Scott”) about what fans can expect from La Brea this season. Last season, the characters found themselves split up in different time periods as one group tried to stay alive while the other went on a rescue mission to save them. However, this season, a major twist will alter the rest of the season and continue to spark connections between the past and present. Lily and Michelle were so excited to discuss how their characters have evolved since season one and give an update on where they are now and what is set to come after the mid-season break. Meanwhile, Josh and Rohan, who plays two characters that couldn't be more different, seem to find common ground in season two and becomes friends, which is a bromance we are all enjoying. Josh added that he loves Lucas's tenacity and the slow changes he's made since the incident with his mother, while Rohan (whose character says a lot of what viewers are thinking) said that he loves Scott so much and finds himself relating to him in many ways. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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“La Brea” follows an epic family adventure after a massive sinkhole opens in Los Angeles, pulling people and buildings into a mysterious and dangerous primeval land where they have no choice but to band together to survive. In season two, the Harris family remains separated as Eve is reeling from her son, Josh, having mistakenly gone through a portal to 1988. What she doesn’t know yet is that her estranged husband, Gavin, and their daughter, Izzy, have landed in prehistoric Seattle and now must brave the elements and animals to make their way to L.A.

*La Brea airs every Tuesday, at 9 pm ET/PT on NBC, and is available to stream the next day on Peacock and NBC.com 

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The Mysterious Benedict Society cast and crew were all smiles when discussing this season of the show. We will see the characters in an entirely new environment this year as they travel the globe in their latest adventure. We can also expect to see new sets as the cast, who was previously filming in Canada, has relocated to Los Angeles for a new look. We spoke with Mystic Inscho (“Reynie Muldoon”), Marta Kessler (“Constance Contriare"), Seth Carr (“George “Sticky” Washington”),  Emmy DeOliveira (“Kate Wetherall”), Gia Sandhu (“Ms. Perumal”), MaameYaa Baofo (“Rhonda Kazembe”), EPs & Creators Phil Hay and Matt Manfredi, and EPs & Showrunners Darren Swimmer and Todd Slavkin. The showrunners said to expect the unexpected as the orphans, who are reminded that they are family, are brought back together to help their friend.  Mystic said he was happy to come back to play Reynie and had no trouble getting back into character, while Emmy DeOliveria said this season has some great moments, including some with her "dad," Ryan Hurst. Additionally, all of the EPs and Showrunners said this was a big season to take on, but they could not be more proud. Listen in to hear everyone's take on their latest adventure. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Corinna Caimi

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Synopsis:

This season, Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance, the four gifted orphans recruited by the eccentric Mr. Benedict, embark on another mission to save the world from the nefarious plans of his twin brother Dr. L.D. Curtain.  When the kids discover that Mr. Benedict and Number Two have been kidnapped, they must piece together the riddles and clues within a perilous scavenger hunt set by Mr. Benedict to foil Curtain’s latest scheme. Relying on only their wits, intellect, and empathy, the charming group of misfits embarks on a globe-trotting adventure by air, land, sea, and pie truck, calling upon their special skills to solve the mysteries and rescue their lost comrades. Along the way, the kids experience the growing pains that come with being part of their new “found family” while remaining true to their unique selves. In the process, they discover what true happiness means.

*Season two of “The Mysterious Benedict Society” will premiere on October 26th on Disney+

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Katherine McNamara, plays Abby Walker, on The CW's new hit prequel, Walker: Independence. The prequel was announced after Walker (starring Jared Padalecki) became an instant success. McNamara who is no stranger to playing a bad ass, plays Abby Walker, a survivor who is determined to keep moving forward after her husband gets murdered in front of her eyes. Walker ends up in Independence, Texas in search of justice and comes across all sorts of fun characters. McNamara said she had so much fun playing Abby Walker and working on developing her story and getting into the details of her character. She had fun in the period clothing (which she said is a mix of vintage and hand made items), as well as, working with Matt Barr (Hoyt Rawlins). McNamera said its quite a ride that Abby is going to go through this season but is proud of what she has accomplished so far. So lots of chaos ahead! Also for all those Outlander fans, McNamera does discuss not only the tartan in her promo photo but a little side anedote about Sam Heughan.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

Set in the late 1800s, an origin story of the series "Walker," "Walker Independence" follows Abby Walker, an affluent and tough-minded Bostonian whose husband is murdered before her eyes while on their journey out West. Abby arrives in the town of Independence, Texas, where she encounters diverse and eclectic residents running from their pasts, chasing their dreams, and keeping their own secrets. Abby runs into Hoyt Rawlins, a slippery rogue, thief, and con artist with a dented heart of gold who quickly eyes Abby as a mark, until she turns the tables on him. In seeking justice for her husband, Abby and Hoyt soon find themselves precariously aligned, both seeking to uncover the truth about the identity of Abby's husband's killer, and vow to save Independence -- a frontier boomtown where nothing is what it seems.

*Walker: Independence airs Thursdays on The CW and is available for streaming on The CW's website the following day. 

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Daniel Sunjata has been in some of the most iconic shows of all time -- including Rescue Me, Law & Order: SVU, Grey's Anatomy, Graceland, and of course, his latest role as Charlie Davenport in Netflix's thriller Echoes. Sunjata talks about acting with "twin" sisters, keeping multiple storylines straight, insights into his character, and life on set. We also talked about what he learned as an actor while on Rescue Me and how hard it was to say goodbye to the beloved Graceland (which ended way too early). Sunjata is phenomenal in Echoes, he has a natural ability to just make you feel something and care about his characters. He leave sit all out for those to enjoy and loves doing it. Thus, making it a pleasure to speak with him. I can't wait to see what he has next!

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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Synopsis:

The miniseries is a mystery thriller about identical twins Leni and Gina, who share a dangerous secret. They have secretly swapped lives since they were children, culminating in a double life as adults where they share two homes, two husbands, and a child.

*Echoes is currently available to stream on Netflix. 

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We spoke with the cast of Bad Sisters at their premiere in New York about the show, what it was like working with AppleTV+, and what they look forward to when fans see the entire season. Anne-Marie Duff said that the show starts when her character finds herself in a toxic marriage, which drives all the sisters to take some dark action. Duff said the writing switches between comedy and tragedy in such a clever way. In addition to Duff, we spoke with Claes Bang, Dave Finkel and Brett Baer (Executive Producers), Eva Birthistle, Eve Hewson, Sarah Greene, and Sharon Horgan (Creator/Executive Producer) as they excitedly talked about their characters, the core of the show, the sisters relationships, and the fun they had working with one another. 

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Miranda Currier

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Synopsis:

Bad Sisters, set in Dublin, Ireland, and created by Sharon Horgan, chronicles the lives of the Garvey sisters — Eva (Sharon Horgan), Becka (Eve Hewson), Ursula (Eva Birthistle), Bibi (Sarah Greene), and Grace (Anne-Marie Duff) — who are bound together by the premature death of their parents

*Bad Sisters is currently streaming on AppleTV+

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