Interviews

Exclusive interviews from Awards Focus.

PaleyFest 2026: Noah Wyle and the Cast of ‘The Pitt’ Preview a High-Stakes Season Finale

As “The Pitt” heads into its season two finale, the acclaimed drama continues to examine the emotional toll of life inside an emergency department. Noah Wyle and the cast reflect on a season defined by burnout, moral complexity, and characters pushed to their limits, with no guarantee of resolution.

Production Designer Nina Ruscio on the Detail and Scale Behind ‘The Pitt’

On the eve of its season two finale, “The Pitt” stands as one of television’s most acclaimed dramas. Production designer Nina Ruscio reveals how an expansive, meticulously detailed set helped shape the series’ realism, allowing audiences to step inside a fully realized emergency department that feels indistinguishable from the real thing.

STICK’s Cast and Creators Talk Golf and Series Insights at FYC Carpet

By Melissa Vaupel On Monday March 30th 2026, Apple TV+ and the Television Academy hosted a vibrant STICK FYC (For Your Consideration) event, welcoming Emmy voters, press, and industry insiders for a night t... Read More...

Emmanuelle Chriqui and Hayes MacArthur in A Love Like This.

Emmanuelle Chriqui on ‘A Love Like This’ and Navigating Today’s Industry Landscape

Emmanuelle Chriqui spoke with Awards Focus about connecting with the script for ‘A Love Like This’ and bringing Leah’s emotional journey to life. “It really hit such an emotional chord with me,” Chriqui sai... Read More...

Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet in Fantasy Life.

‘Fantasy Life’: Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet on Mental Health, Humor, and Nuance

In discussing ‘Fantasy Life’, Matthew Shear and Amanda Peet reflected on the film’s origins, its humor, and its approach to mental health. The film, which marked Shear’s feature debut as a writer-director, won... Read More...

Bobby Moynihan and Craig Robinson Add Comedic Firepower to ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’

NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins” blends sharp, character-driven comedy with timely themes of redemption and perception. Featuring standout performances from Bobby Moynihan, Craig Robinson, and Daniel Radcliffe, it’s an easy, genuinely funny series that feels both familiar and refreshing.

Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton on Centering Humanity in ‘The Devil Is Busy’

Geeta Gandbhir and Christalyn Hampton discuss their Oscar-nominated films “The Devil Is Busy” and “The Perfect Neighbor,” exploring faith, race, and perspective through immersive storytelling. By removing narration and traditional framing, both films allow audiences to experience events firsthand and draw their own conclusions.

Amy Landecker and Bradley Whitford in For Worse.

Amy Landecker on Directing, Divorce, and Finding Humor in ‘For Worse’

Amy Landecker didn’t set out to direct a feature—but once ‘For Worse’ took shape, stepping behind the camera became unavoidable. “I just thought there’s a movie in here,” Landecker said. “I just immediately... Read More...

Sarah Ramos, Armen Weitzman, Jamar Neighbors & Nick Corirossi in THE NAPA BOYS, a Magnolia Pictures release.

‘The Napa Boys’ Filmmakers Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman on Satirizing Franchise Culture and Rediscovering Movie Magic

For Nick Corirossi and Armen Weitzman, making ‘The Napa Boys’ wasn’t just about satire—it was about rediscovering why they fell in love with movies in the first place. “We took the disrespected genre of str... Read More...

‘Dark Winds’ Star Kiowa Gordon on Stepping Into the Spotlight for Season Four

Kiowa Gordon spoke with Awards Focus about what he drew upon to explore Chee’s struggle with identity, and being directed by co-star Zahn McClarnon.