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Emmy Nominee Julie Schubert on the Casting Chemistry Behind ‘The Diplomat’

Emmy-nominated casting director Julie Schubert discusses building "The Diplomat" ensemble, reuniting Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney, finding Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell's chemistry, and what casting directors really look for in an award-worthy ensemble.

Emmy Nominee James Laxton on Finding a New Visual Language for ‘Beef’ Season 2

Emmy-nominated cinematographer James Laxton discusses expanding the visual language of "Beef" Season 2, photographing its complicated relationships, collaborating across departments and shooting some of the season's most memorable sequences in Korea.

Emmy Nominated Director Jake Schreier on Setting the Tone for ‘Beef’ Season 2 and Bringing It Home

Emmy-nominated director Jake Schreier discusses bookending "Beef" Season 2, creating its visual language, finding empathy for deeply flawed characters, shooting in Korea and his longtime creative partnership with creator Lee Sung Jin.

Emmy Nominee Sharon Bialy on Building the Global Ensemble Behind ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated casting director Sharon Bialy discusses the global search behind "Pluribus," finding unfamiliar faces to populate the Others, casting Carlos-Manuel Vesga, why she doesn't believe in chemistry reads and how the series changed the way she approaches her craft.

Emmy Nominee Charles Melton on the Self-Doubt and Identity Behind Austin in ‘Beef’ Season 2

Emmy nominee Charles Melton discusses how “May December” led Lee Sung Jin to create his “Beef” character Austin, finding comedy without playing the joke, bringing his Korean American experience to the role and what he learned working alongside Song Kang-ho.

‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Cinematographer Tari Segal on Finding Empathy Behind the Camera

Emmy-nominated cinematographer Tari Segal discusses creating the distinctive visual language of "Margo’s Got Money Troubles," capturing Elle Fanning’s unfiltered portrayal of motherhood, finding humanity within the series’ raunchier moments, shooting on location in Las Vegas and putting Nicole Kidman inside the wrestling ring.

Amanda Zhou on Bringing Joo Dee to Life in ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Season 2

Amanda Zhou discusses her journey from competitive figure skating to Netflix's "Avatar: The Last Airbender," the secretive audition process, finding the humanity behind Joo Dee, filming the season's haunting brainwashing sequence, and joining one of television's most passionate fan communities.

Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ Season 3, Keri Russell, and Why Chemistry Can’t Be Manufactured

Rufus Sewell reflects on “The Diplomat” Season 3, the remarkable chemistry he shares with Keri Russell, Debora Cahn’s razor-sharp writing, and why Hal Wyler remains one of television’s most compelling morally complex characters. He also explains why, after three decades, he’s having more fun than ever.

Luke Tennie on ‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Pitt,’ and Why Representation Starts With Great Characters

Luke Tennie is having a remarkable run across “Shrinking,” “The Pitt,” and “Abbott Elementary.” The actor discusses improvising with Jason Segel, learning from Noah Wyle, navigating two hit series at once, and why a conversation about the bamboo ceiling became one of the most meaningful moments of our interview.

Stephen Root on Balancing Comedy, Horror, and Heart in ‘Widow’s Bay’

Stephen Root discusses joining Apple TV+'s acclaimed "Widow's Bay," bringing Wyck's mythology-heavy role to life, and why the show's writing reminded him of "Barry." The veteran actor also reflects on working with Matthew Rhys, balancing horror and comedy, and the series' newly announced second season.