Silence on Set

We spoke with Poppy Liu, Vivian Wu, Anna Konkle, Elizabeth Perkins, Tiffany Haddish, Zach Woods, Jack Whitehall, Paul Walter Hauser -- along with creators Chris Miller, Phil Lord, and Anthony King on the latest season of The Afterparty.

*This was recorded pre-strike

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

In season two, a wedding is ruined when the groom is murdered and every guest is a suspect. Detective Danner (Haddish) returns to help Aniq (Richardson) and Zoë (Chao) solve whodunnit by questioning family members, star-crossed lovers, and business partners, and hearing each suspect’s retelling of the weekend, each with their own unique perspective and visual style.

**The 10-episode sophomore season from Academy Award-winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord will make its global debut Wednesday, July 12, 2023, with the first two episodes, followed by one new episode every Wednesday through September 6, 2023. 

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Tracee Ellis Ross breaks down her character in American Fiction and what it was like working with Jeffrey Wright and Sterling K. Brown. Ross added how important this film is and reiterated the genius of director Cord Jefferson -- and hopes that everyone walks out of the theater thinking and discussing.

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Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Monk is a frustrated novelist who's fed up with the establishment that profits from Black entertainment that relies on tired and offensive tropes. To prove his point, he uses a pen name to write an outlandish Black book of his own, a book that propels him to the heart of hypocrisy and the madness he claims to disdain.

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Cory Michael Smith sat down with us to discuss the process of taking Georgie from the script to the screen. We talk about how he wanted to be sightly aggressive when we first meet him because up until that point no one other than Julianne Moore's character had challenged Natalie Portman. However, Smith is quick to add that is sad and Georgie is a mix of both emotions as he tries to go on in life. We also discuss his singing, favorite scene, and award buzz.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

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Synopsis:

Twenty years after their notorious tabloid romance, a married couple buckles under the pressure when a Hollywood actress meets them to do research for a film about their past.

**May/December is currently in theaters.

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We sat down with David Berry to discuss the upcoming second half of Outlander, his journey as an actor, and his character arc.

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Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

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*The second half of season 7 will be available sometime next fall.

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We spoke to Madison Thomas, Genneya Walton, Thaddeus J. Mixson, and DC Young Fly about how much fun they had making Candy Cane Lane, what it was like working with Eddie Murphy, and some of their favorite holiday moments.

*Also stay tuned for a SOS Oh, Snap! photo booth segment (on YouTube).

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Eddie Murphy stars in this holiday comedy adventure about a man on a mission to win his neighborhood’s annual Christmas home decoration contest. After Chris (Eddie Murphy) inadvertently makes a deal with a mischievous elf named Pepper (Jillian Bell) to better his chances of winning, she casts a magic spell that brings the 12 Days of Christmas to life and wreaks havoc on the whole town. At the risk of ruining the holidays for his family, Chris, his wife Carol (Tracee Ellis Ross), and their three children must race against the clock to break Pepper’s spell, battle deviously magical characters, and save Christmas for everyone.

**Candy Cane Lane premieres globally on Prime Video on December 1, 2023

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Sam Heughan is a Scottish actor, producer, New York Times best-selling author, and entrepreneur. He is best known for his starring role as Jamie Fraser in the Starz drama series Outlander. Heughan stopped by to discuss his latest book, co-written with Graham McTavish, called Clanlands in New Zealand: Kilts, Kiwis, and an Adventure Down Under.

Sam is always down to have fun as we discussed the book, breaking down various sections and hearing stories. We laughed a lot, had time for him to read a section of the book, and participated in a new photobooth segment, which was hilarious. As I mentioned in the interview, Sam has remained among the loveliest, most grounded actors since his television debut. He is a great friend, and I appreciate him taking the time to come on. Sam, if you are reading this, I plan on taking you up on that dinner soon!

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Buckle up, grab a dram, and get ready for another unforgettable wild ride. They're back! Stars of  Outlander, Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish are no strangers to the rugged beauty of Scotland. But this time, they're setting their sights on a new horizon: New Zealand. 

Pre-order Clanlands in New Zealand here

Pre-order Clanlands in New Zealand Audible here

Purchase Sam's Spirits, The Sassenach Whiskey, and more here.

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The cast of AppleTV+ hit Foundation sat down to discuss how incredible the world they created has evolved tremendously in season two. We spoke with Lee Pace, Laura Birn, Lou Llobell, Leah Harvey, and Kulvinder Ghir. All of the cast were excited to catch us up on their characters' epic moments from season one and drop some hints on what they are most excited for fans to see for season two. Everything has been done grander than last season, and with all of the drama, it's only a matter of time before some of our favorites are struggling again.

*This was recorded pre-strike

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

A complex saga of humans scattered on planets throughout the galaxy all living under the rule of the Galactic Empire. Dr Hari Seldon and his loyal followers attempt to preserve their culture as the galaxy collapses around them.

**The first episode of Foundation will premiere globally on July 14th followed by one new episode weekly every Friday until September 15, exclusively on AppleTV+

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Clara Galle and Julio Peña sat with me to discuss the sequel to Through My Window, aptly titled -- Through My Window: Across The Sea. The film originated as a Spanish-language film. Still, it crossed over into the hearts of millions after it was made available with subtitles in several languages and various dubbing options. It became one of the biggest movies in the United States. Galle and Peña were nice enough to discuss why they think the first one was a hit, the dark turn taken in this one, their character's relationship now being off kilter since being apart, and get into the details of filming those spicy sex scenes. Galle and Peña also finally give a definitive answer on whether or not fans can expect to see the third and final installment of the books adapted.

*This interview was recorded pre-strike.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

Ares and Raquel maintained a long-distance relationship during his studies in Stockholm. When they meet again, they find that their period of separation has put their love to the test.

**Through My Window & Through My Window: Across The Sea are now streaming on Netflix.

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We met with Graham McTavish and Michelle Hurd right before the premiere of their film, Somewhere in Montana to talk about how they got involved in this passion project, the true meaning behind the film, and why Montana and this entire process have been so important to them. Hurd spoke about her process, how important acting is to her, and the overall vibe of being in Montana with the people, the land, and its beauty. Meanwhile, McTavish spoke about how important this project was to him, the overall messaging of the film, how it relates to people all over the world, and, of course, some of the other projects he is working on, including Men in Kilts season two, his upcoming book he co-wrote with Sam Heughan (which always leads to fun stories about Sam), and balancing Outlander, The Witcher, and House of Dragon.

*This interview was film pre-strike

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Polina Jdanova

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

John Alexander is a man whose roots run strong and deep. His presence on the land is as much a part of Montana as the mountains themselves against the wide, open sky. But for the first time in his life, John is realizing that not everything is as set in stone as he previously believed. Facing the potential loss of his land and his livelihood, John realizes that he's going to have to make a deal that may as well be akin to selling his soul to the devil.

**For more information on where you can screen the film, check out the films Facebook page ( request it to be shown at your theater): https://www.facebook.com/featurefilmsomewhereinmontana/

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Edwin Lee Gibson sat down with me to discuss his latest role on Hulu's The Bear. The show debuted quietly and has become a must-watch. Gibson credits its success to the creators, writers, fellow co-stars, and, of course, the fans. Gibson, who has quite a theatre career, talks about his favorite roles, how he ended up on The Bear, what is happening with his character, behind-the-scenes stories, including working with Jeremy Allen White, and those famous one-take scenes. Gibson also opened up about show preparation, one of the funniest scenes he had shot, and details on that epic Thanksgiving episode.

*This interview was recorded pre-strike.

Host: Monica Gleberman

Editor: Shamindri De Sayrah

Social Media Graphic: Jojo

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Synopsis:

A young chef from the fine dining world comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after a heartbreaking death in his family. A world away from what he's used to, Carmy must balance the soul-crushing realities of small business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother's suicide. As Carmy fights to transform both the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges kitchen crew that ultimately reveals itself as his chosen family.

**The Bear is available to stream on Hulu.

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