Emmys' "Actors on Actors" Lineup Is Insane! You Won't Believe Who's Talking.

Variety's acclaimed "Actors on Actors" series is back for its 22nd season, promising a captivating glimpse into the minds of this year's Emmy contenders. Get ready for insightful, often hilarious, and deeply personal conversations between some of the biggest names in television. The new season boasts an impressive lineup, pairing actors from diverse backgrounds and iconic roles.

This season's highlights include:

• Colin Farrell, fresh off his chilling performance in "The Penguin," sits down with the legendary Danny DeVito, who famously played The Penguin in Tim Burton's "Batman Returns". Imagine the insights they'll share on portraying such iconic villains!
• A unique intergenerational dialogue between father and son, Arnold Schwarzenegger ("Secret Level") and Patrick Schwarzenegger ("The White Lotus").
• A "Freaks and Geeks" reunion as Seth Rogen ("The Studio") reconnects with Jason Segel ("Shrinking"). Expect nostalgic reminiscing and plenty of laughs.
• Kate Hudson ("Running Point") and Kathryn Hahn ("Agatha All Along"), who previously shared the screen in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" and "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery," delve into their experiences as leading ladies.
• A heartwarming "Felicity" reunion featuring Keri Russell ("The Diplomat") and Scott Speedman ("Teacup," "Grey’s Anatomy"). Prepare for all the feels!

But that's not all! The season is packed with other compelling pairings:

• Dave Chappelle (“Saturday Night Live”) & Mo Amer (“Mo”)
• Parker Posey (“The White Lotus”) & Lisa Kudrow (“No Good Deed”)
• Cooper Koch (“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”) & Sam Nivola (“The White Lotus”)
• Sterling K. Brown (“Paradise”) & Natasha Rothwell (“The White Lotus,” “How to Die Alone”)
• Amanda Seyfried (“Long Bright River”) & Adam Brody (“Nobody Wants This”)
• Javier Bardem (“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”) & Diego Luna (“Andor,” “La Máquina”)
• Joe Locke (“Agatha All Along,” “Heartstopper”) & Charlie Cox (“Daredevil: Born Again”)
• Adam Scott (“Severance”) & Kristen Bell (“Nobody Wants This”)
• Kathy Bates (“Matlock”) & Billy Bob Thornton (“Landman”)

Variety Co-Editor-in-Chief Ramin Setoodeh aptly describes the series as reaching "new heights," celebrating the "best performances of the year in TV." He emphasizes that these conversations, renowned for being "illuminating, thoughtful, and often hilarious," solidify the Emmy and Webby-winning franchise as the "defining web series of awards season."

Mark your calendars! One conversation will air daily on Variety.com for 14 consecutive days, starting June 2nd and running through June 15th. The "Actors on Actors" magazine issue will be available on newsstands June 4th.

Additionally, "Actors on Actors" Season 22 will air on PBS SoCal on June 12 at 8 p.m. PT (check local listings for PBS stations nationally). All episodes will be available for streaming on the free PBS App following their premieres.

With such a stellar lineup, Season 22 of "Actors on Actors" promises to be an unmissable event for anyone passionate about television and the art of acting. Prepare to be entertained, enlightened, and inspired!

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Source: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/colin-farrell-dave-chappelle-parker-posey-emmys-actors-on-actors-lineup-1236412114/