Interview

Producer

Prague Pride: Why the City of a Hundred Spires is Drawing Filmmakers Like Martin Scorsese, Robert Eggers & More

From “Mission: Impossible” to “Spider-Man: Far From Home” and new films from Martin Scorsese and Robert Eggers, Prague is booming as a production hub. Producer David Minkowski explains what makes the city irresistible to filmmakers.

By Matt Minton  |  June 24, 2026

Interview

Director

“Supergirl” Director Craig Gillespie on Embracing Grit, Texture & Practical Magic for Kara Zor-El’s Wild Ride

Director Craig Gillespie set out to make “Supergirl” feel tactile—gritty, messy, and real. Starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa, the film blends practical effects, raw textures, and emotional stakes to create a lived-in take on the iconic DC hero.

By Simon Thompson  |  June 24, 2026

Interview

Actor, Director, Screenwriter

“Voicemails for Isabelle” Writer/Director/Actor Leah McKendrick on Grief, Love & Rewriting the Rom-Com Playbook

Leah McKendrick breathes new life into the rom-com with “Voicemails for Isabelle,” where messages meant for a lost sister lead to an unexpected connection. Inspired by love and loss, her film blends classic influences with bold, modern storytelling.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 23, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

“Disclosure Day” Cinematographer Janusz Kamiński on 35mm, Drones, and Decades with Spielberg

For over three decades, Janusz Kamiński has said yes when Steven Spielberg calls. With “Disclosure Day,” he helps bring alien contact into the present—using practical light, drones, and a trusted crew to make the extraordinary feel immediate and real.

By Simon Thompson  |  June 23, 2026

Interview

Editor

Editing the Extraordinary: Sarah Broshar on Finding Humanity in Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day”

Editor Sarah Broshar reveals how she shaped Steven Spielberg’s “Disclosure Day,” balancing gripping suspense with raw emotion, and harnessing Emily Blunt’s electrifying performance to anchor a story about alien contact and human transformation.

By Daron James  |  June 22, 2026

Interview

Producer, Screenwriter

“The Pitt” EP & Writer Simran Baidwan on Building TV’s Most Immersive Medical Drama

Executive producer Simran Baidwan breaks down how "The Pitt" achieves its gripping realism—from real-time storytelling to a deeply collaborative writers’ room—revealing the humanity, chaos, and craft behind one of TV’s most immersive dramas.

By Evelyn Lott  |  June 22, 2026

Interview

Director, Screenwriter

“Leviticus” Writer/Director Adrian Chiarella Reimagines Exorcism as a Weapon of Queer Erasure

Writer/director Adrian Chiarella reimagines exorcism in “Leviticus,” a chilling queer horror starring Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen, where desire, repression, and fear collide—and the true evil may be what’s forced inside.

By David Thorpe  |  June 18, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

From Albuquerque to Air Force One: Inside Production Designer Denise Pizzini’s Vision for “Pluribus”

In Pluribus, production designer Denise Pizzini crafts a world where isolation and spectacle collide—building everything from a custom Albuquerque neighborhood to Air Force One, all to support Rhea Seehorn’s journey through a transformed global landscape.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  June 17, 2026

Interview

Casting Director

“The Diplomat” Casting Director Julie Schubert on Building a Razor-Sharp Ensemble Around Keri Russell

Casting director Julie Schubert reveals how she built the ensemble behind “The Diplomat,” from choosing Keri Russell as its anchor to pairing her with Rufus Sewell and adding standouts like Allison Janney to create a cast that truly sizzles.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 17, 2026

Interview

Stunt Coordinator/Stunt Person

How Xenomorph Stunt Performers Cameron Brown & Jayde Rutene Terrorized Noah Hawley’s “Alien: Earth”

In “Alien: Earth,” stunt performers Cameron Brown and Jayde Rutene didn’t just play monsters—they became them. Inside intricate suits, they crafted the Xenomorphs’ movement, terror, and emotion through physical performance and instinct.

By Daron James  |  June 16, 2026

Interview

Casting Director

Inside the Global Casting Search for “Pluribus”: Non-Actors, Secret Scripts & Perfect Fits

Casting “Pluribus” meant secrecy, global searches, and bold choices. From non-actors to seasoned performers like Rhea Seehorn and John Cena, the team reveals how authenticity shaped every role in Vince Gilligan’s ambitious new series.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  June 14, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

Production Designer Doug Chiang on his “Star Wars” Blueprint: How Real-World History Shapes “The Mandalorian & Grogu”

Doug Chiang has defined Star Wars design for decades. For “The Mandalorian & Grogu,” the Lucasfilm legend reveals how real-world history—from 1920s Chicago to Earth’s swamps—helps ground the galaxy while leaving room for its signature magic.

By Jack Giroux  |  June 14, 2026

Interview

Producer

Inside FOX Sports’ 2026 World Cup Plan: Producer Zac Kenworthy on 104 Matches, 48 Teams & One Massive Broadcast Challenge

With 48 teams and 104 matches across North America, the World Cup is bigger than ever. FOX Sports VP Zac Kenworthy explains how his team will capture the action—and the global fandom he calls the tournament’s “49th character.”

By Hugh Hart  |  June 11, 2026

Interview

Director

Director Hiro Murai Finds the Funny in Fear in “Widow’s Bay”—and a New Side of Matthew Rhys

Hiro Murai brings his signature tonal precision to “Widow’s Bay,” guiding Matthew Rhys, Kate O’Flynn, and Stephen Root through a world where comedy and dread collide—and where darkness itself becomes a tool for fear.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 10, 2026

Interview

Production Designer

How Production Designer Danny Vermette Made “Backrooms” Real—Portals, Platforms, & Practical Terror

Production designer Danny Vermette transforms a viral nightmare into reality in “Backrooms,” building vast, practical sets for Chiwetel Ejiofor’s descent into an eerie world where endless corridors, shifting spaces, and creeping dread feel disturbingly real.

By Susannah Edelbaum  |  June 10, 2026

Interview

Actor

Jamie Campbell Bower on Building Vecna From the Inside Out for “Stranger Things” Season 5

Jamie Campbell Bower returns as Vecna in “Stranger Things” Season 5, revealing how he crafted the villain’s physicality, voice, and psychology—while holding onto the fragile humanity that makes Henry Creel more than pure evil.

By Bryan Alkemeyer  |  June 10, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

Lighting Love & Tragedy: How “Love Story” DP Pepe Avila del Pino Crafted a Luminous ’90s Romance

As Emmy voting begins, “Love Story” is back in focus. Cinematographer Pepe Avila del Pino reveals how candlelight, vintage lenses, and a dreamy ’90s palette brought JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s romance— and its haunting end— vividly to life.

By Su Fang Tham  |  June 9, 2026

Interview

Building a Better Beast: Prosthetics & Special Effects Guru Barrie Gower on Evolving Vecna for “Stranger Things” Season 5

To bring Vecna back for “Stranger Things” Season 5, prosthetics designer Barrie Gower pushed practical effects to new extremes—blending silicone, 3D printing, and VFX to create a bigger, more terrifying monster while preserving Jamie Campbell Bower’s performance.

By Evelyn Lott  |  June 9, 2026

Interview

Actor

From “Star Wars” Superfan to Villain: Jonny Coyne on Playing Lord Janu Coin in “The Mandalorian and Grogu”

Jonny Coyne went from standing in line to see “Star Wars” to becoming part of its mythology. In “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” the veteran character actor embraces villainy as Lord Janu Coin—and reflects on acting, imagination, and working with Pedro Pascal.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 8, 2026

Interview

Cinematographer

From Bogart to Bold Color: How DPs Darran Tiernan and Peter Deming Captured Nic Cage’s “Spider-Noir”

Cinematographers Darran Tiernan and Peter Deming reveal how “Spider-Noir” blends classic black-and-white noir with bold color, crafting two distinct visual worlds for Nicolas Cage’s detective antihero.

By Hugh Hart  |  June 4, 2026