THE HOLLYWOOD PODCAST

Emmy- and WGA-winning editor, producer and writer Adam Penn's work has helped shape the tone, tension, and emotional impact of some of television’s most compelling stories. His previous credits include NIP/TUCK, THE NORMAL HEART, MR. ROBOT, 9-1-1, AMERICAN CRIME STORY, HUNTERS, GENIUS, AMERICAN HORROR STORY and LOVE STORY. On this episode, Adam discusses his work on the latest installment of the Netflix anthology series Monster: The Ed Gein Story.

Lowell A. Meyer is an acclaimed cinematographer whose work you’ve seen in films like Knock at the Cabin, Caddo Lake, Thunder Road, The AI Doc, as well as the series Servant. 

He’s now out with his latest film, the crime thriller TUNER about a talented piano tuner who suffers from hyperacusis and discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safes, turning his life upside down. The film is directed by Daniel Roher and stars Leo Woodall, Havana Rose Liu and Dustin Hoffman.

Stephanie Spruill is a Grammy Award-winning vocal coach, singer, producer, songwriter, and one of the most recorded background vocalists in music history. Over a career spanning more than five decades, she’s worked with artists including Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, and so many more.

Most recently, Stephanie served as the vocal coach behind the new Michael Jackson biopic Michael, helping the cast authentically capture the voice and artistry of one of the greatest performers of all time. She’s also the founder of Spruill House Music and has dedicated much of her career to developing the next generation of artists.

Multi-Emmy Award winning composer Cristobal Tapia de Veer is known for his bold, unconventional approach to film and television scoring, blending electronic textures, vocal experimentation, and percussive elements into something instantly recognizable. Some of his past credits include the Amazon series HUNTERS, the Paramount horror films SMILE and SMILE 2, and the A24 film BABYGIRL.

More recently, he became widely recognized for his Emmy-winning work on THE WHITE LOTUS, where his distinctive themes became a cultural phenomenon. 

Now, he brings that singular sonic voice to a new adaptation of LORD OF THE FLIES as a series which is now streaming on Netflix.

Production designer Alex DiGerlando has worked on films & shows where his richly detailed, immersive environments feel as emotionally layered as the characters themselves. He’s collaborated with some of the most distinctive voices in film and television, with credits including TICK TICK BOOM, OCEAN'S 8, CHI-RAQ, 99 HOMES, BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD as well as series like MANIAC, THE OA, TRUE DETECTIVE and most recently LOVE STORY.

His latest work is the Netflix series BLACK RABBIT starring Jude Law and Justin Bateman which is about A rising-star restaurateur who is forced into New York's criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.

Jude Feller is the costume designer for the latest season of the Netflix series Virgin River who is stepping into a beloved series with a fresh take. A few of her previous credits include the CW series Nancy Drew, CBC’s Allegiance and the legal dramedy Family Law.

Today I’m joined by editor Gary Levy, whose work has helped shape the sharp, fast-paced storytelling of The Diplomat, where he’s edited multiple episodes across several seasons. 

Gary has been working in film and television editing for decades, with credits spanning acclaimed series like Tokyo Vice, The Good Fight, The Sinner, and Nurse Jackie—the latter earning him an ACE Eddie Award. 

His career also includes work on shows like The Office and Royal Pains, as well as a range of independent films, giving him a broad storytelling background that blends character-driven drama with sharp comedic timing.

Production designer Grace Yun discusses her work on the latest season of Beef, where her sharp, character-driven environments played a huge role in shaping the show’s tension and dark humor. This second season stars Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaney, and Charles Melton.

Beyond Beef, her credits include THUNDERBOLTS, PAST LIVES, HEREDITARY, FIRST REFORMED, BEACH RATS as well as the series RAMY.

Cinematographer James Laxton's work has spanned across a range of visually distinctive projects, noted for his recurring collaboration with director Barry Jenkins on projects such as MOONLIGHT for which he was Oscar-nominated, IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, and MUFASA: THE LION KING. His style blends precision with an instinct for emotional immediacy—something that’s especially evident in his latest work on season 2 of BEEF, starring Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaeney and Charles Melton.

Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actor Bruce Davison is best known for his work in past films such as Longtime Companion, The Crucible, Short Cuts and X-Men as well as series like Harry and the Hendersons and more recently Ozark, Bosch, and 1923. He’s now out with his latest film CASA GRANDE which is about a prodigal daughter who rejoins her family at their farm during a difficult time, as her ailing father faces both a terminal diagnosis and mounting pressure from competitors.