Tagged Allison Janney

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.

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.

Netflix Showcases ‘The Diplomat’ and ‘The Beast in Me’ at FYSEE Weekend Events

Netflix celebrated the weekend with FYSEE events for “The Diplomat” and “The Beast in Me,” featuring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, and their ensembles. The screenings and panels offered humor, intrigue, and first-look moments for guests, highlighting two of Netflix’s most anticipated dramas leading into the fall awards season.

“This Is the Most Fun I’ve Ever Had”: Rufus Sewell on ‘The Diplomat’ and the Gift of Hal Wyler

Rufus Sewell reflects on his most fulfilling role yet in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” As Hal Wyler, he balances charm, control, and vulnerability in a story that tests loyalty, power, and love — a performance that Sewell says has brought him more joy than any in his career.

(L to R) Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler, Allison Janney as Grace Penn, Bradley Whitford as Todd Penn, and Keri Russell as Kate Wyler in a first look image from Season 3 of The Diplomat.

‘The Diplomat’: Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford Reunite Nearly 20 Years After ‘The West Wing’

Nearly two decades after The West Wing signed off in 2006, Allison Janney and Bradley Whitford reunited on 'The Diplomat' — and during a recent press conference, the longtime co-stars reflected on working toge... Read More...

Costume Designer P.C. Williams on Dressing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch in ‘The Roses’

Costume designer P.C. Williams brings vibrancy and nuance to Searchlight’s The Roses, dressing Olivia Colman and Benedict Cumberbatch as a British couple unraveling on the California coast. Williams spoke with Awards Focus about her path into narrative work, balancing character with story, and using color as a storytelling tool.