How Donna Lynne Champlin Tackled One of ‘Law & Order: SVU’s’ Most Complex Survivors
Awards Focus spoke with "Law & Order: SVU" guest star Donna Lynne Champlin about the note that reshaped her performance and the lasting impact of Megan Wallace.
‘Adolescence’ Composers Aaron May and David Ridley on the Power of Stripping Back
'Adolescence' composers Aaron May and David Ridley spoke with Awards Focus about scoring from the inside out and crafting pivotal musical moments.
The Quiet Fire of Bix Caleen: Adria Arjona on Her Defining Role in ‘Andor’ Season 2
Adriana Arjona spoke with Awards Focus about stepping into Bix Caleen’s expanded arc in "Andor" season two, navigating its most painful scenes, and what it meant to portray resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma.
Finding the Pulse: Antonio Sánchez on Evolving from ‘Birdman’ to ‘The Studio’
When composer Antonio Sánchez first broke through with his visceral, all-percussion score for "Birdman," it marked a defining moment for both his career and modern film scoring. The jazz drummer turned compose... Read More...
Production Designer Julie Berghoff Shapes a Contender with ‘The Studio’
Julie Berghoff spoke to Awards Focus about the architectural inspirations that shaped the look of "The Studio", the joy of designing across such a wide tonal palette, and how collaborating with Rogen and Goldberg made this project one of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of her career.
Natasha Rothwell on Returning to ‘The White Lotus’ and Coming Into Her Power
Natasha Rothwell spoke with Awards Focus about the wisdom she shared with her castmates and returning to 'The White Lotus'
The Evolution of Jennifer Love Hewitt: Why Maddie Buckley and ‘9-1-1’ Arrived at the Right Time
For many viewers who grew up watching Jennifer Love Hewitt in "Party of Five," "I Know What You Did Last Summer," and "Ghost Whisperer," her current role on "9-1-1" represents something more personal. Jennifer Love Hewitt spoke with Awards Focus about Maddie’s growth, navigating some of the show’s most emotional episodes, and what the role has revealed to her about herself.
Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Deliver Slam Dunk with Docuseries ‘Celtics City’ on MAX
"We wanted Red (Auerbach) and Bill (Russell) to really be ever present in the way that they were to so many of the players we sat down with," director Lauren Stowell says about the presence of two NBA icons th... Read More...
Hur Jin-ho Crafts a Chilling Domestic Noir in ‘A Normal Family’
Director Hur Jin-ho returns to theaters with “A Normal Family,” a simmering moral drama inspired by Herman Koch’s internationally best-selling novel “The Dinner.” Hur Jin-ho spoke to Awards Focus about the creative path behind “A Normal Family,” from his approach to casting and directing young actors to the cultural shifts introduced in this adaptation.
Lee Jung-jae Breaks Down Gi-hun’s Season Two Shift and the Global Message of ‘Squid Game’
In an interview, Lee Jiung-jae of 'Squid Game' discusses the physical and emotional preparation for returning to Gi-hun, the lingering impact of a particularly explosive scene with Gong Yoo, and why the show continues to resonate so deeply with Western audiences.