Just for Variety with Marc Malkin

Each week “Just for Variety” columnist and Hollywood’s most recognizable red carpet correspondent Marc Malkin sits down with today’s biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news. Plus, go inside the pages of Variety as Marc highlights the issue’s most talked about stories.

Episodes

Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”)

July 10, 2024 • 38 mins

Cole Escola, the star and writer of New York theater’s hottest ticket, “Oh, Mary!,” talks about bringing the play to Broadway, who they’d like to replace them in the show as Mary Todd Lincoln (Titus Burgess! Pedro Pascal!) and why they’re not thinking about the Tonys…yet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Emma Roberts (“Space Cadet”)

July 5, 2024 • 32 mins

Emma Roberts talks about her new comedy “Space Cadet,” defends “Madame Web” and opens up about “Quiet on Set” and her time as a child star on Nickelodeon. Plus, “Kill” star Lakshya on his mother’s reaction to the very violent action film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alicia Vikander (“Firebrand”) and Austin Butler on the Red Carpet

June 19, 2024 • 28 mins

Oscar-winner Alicia Vikander talks about working with an unrecognizable Jude Law in the King Henry VIII drama and her love of HGTV. Plus, Austin Butler on his motorcycle crash while filming “The Bikeriders.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Stephen Fry (“Treasure”) and Nicole Kidman on the Red Carpet

June 15, 2024 • 33 mins

Stephen Fry on his new movie “Treasure, growing up gay in rural England and if he’ll be back as King James in “Red, White & Royal Blue 2.” Plus, on the red carpet with Nicole Kidman at the premiere of “A Family Affair.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jon Bon Jovi (“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story”)

June 11, 2024 • 44 mins

Jon Bon Jovi looks back at his 40 years in music, opens up about his marriage and reveals the acting roles that got away. Plus, he weighs in on Taylor Swift as well as reality TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex Edelman (“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”)

June 6, 2024 • 38 mins

Comedian Alex Edelman talks about attending a meeting of white nationalists, his dreams of writing a musical and why his next one-man show could be about his sexuality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ambika Mod (“One Day”)

May 30, 2024 • 32 mins

“One Day” star Ambika Mod talks about her chemistry read with Leo Woodall, how Kim Kardashian made her realize what a hit the series had become and which “Ted Lasso” star has become an important mentor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Adria Arjona (“Hit Man,” “Andor”)

May 22, 2024 • 35 mins

Adria Arjona talks “Hit Man” sex scenes with Glen Powell, the final season of “Andor” and being directed by Zoë Kravitz in the upcoming “Blink Twice” with Channing Tatum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Noah Jupe (“Franklin”)

April 23, 2024 • 33 mins

Noah Jupe talks starring alongside Michael Douglas in “Franklin,” what it was like working with the new Superman, David Corenswet, in the upcoming “Lady in the Lake” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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George MacKay (“Femme” and “La Bête”)

April 6, 2024 • 39 mins

George MacKay talks about transforming into a violent thug in the queer thriller “Femme,” working with an intimacy coordinator for the film’s sex scenes and wanting to tackle an action movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nicholas Galitzine (“Mary & George” and “The Idea of You”)

April 3, 2024 • 58 mins

Nicholas Galitzine talks about watching his “Mary & George” sex scenes with his parents, how Tom Cruise influenced his performance in “The Idea of You” opposite Anne Hathaway and what happened at his disastrous audition with Christopher Nolan for “Dunkirk.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joey King (“We Were the Lucky Ones”)

March 27, 2024 • 35 mins

Joey King talks about her new Holocaust survival drama series “We Were the Lucky Ones,” being directed by Taylor Swift in her “I Can See You” music video and working with her childhood “High School Musical” crush Zac Efron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joe Locke (“Heartstopper,” “Sweeney Todd”)

February 21, 2024 • 36 mins

Joe Locke talks about his Broadway debut in the “Sweeney Todd” revival and working with Kathryn Hahn and Patti LuPone in the upcoming “WandaVision” spinoff “Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.” Plus he teases “Heartstopper” Season 3! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Zelda Williams (“Lisa Frankenstein”)

February 9, 2024 • 37 mins

Director Zelda Williams talks about her feature film directorial debut, “Lisa Frankenstein,” why she doesn’t pay attention to the Oscars and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Joel Kim Booster (“Chrissy & Dave Dine Out”)

January 24, 2024 • 25 mins

“Fire Island” star Joel Kim Booster talks about hosting dinner parties on “Chrissy & Dave Dine Out,” why he’s getting picky about playing the “gay best friend” and if he’s ready to host a big awards show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Niecy Nash-Betts (“Origin”)

January 12, 2024 • 25 mins

Niecy Nash-Betts talks "Scandal" and "The Holdovers" auditions, becoming a queer role model and why she thinks "Origin" deserves more awards recognition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Jeremy Allen White (“The Iron Claw”)

December 23, 2023 • 36 mins

Jeremy Allen White talks about working with Zac Efron in “The Iron Claw,” getting ready to shoot Season 3 of “The Bear” and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age”)

December 10, 2023 • 31 mins

Morgan Spector talks “The Gilded Age’s” lavish costumes, wanting to do a musical Christmas episode and the secret to maintaining his “immaculate” beard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”)

August 11, 2023 • 39 mins

Nicholas Galitzine opens up about his sex scenes with Taylor Zakhar Perez, playing a Harry Styles-like pop star opposite Anne Hathaway in “The Idea of You” and his thoughts about a “Purple Hearts” sequel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Adam Brody (“River Wild”)

August 2, 2023 • 47 mins

Adam Brody talks about starring in “River Wild” with wife Leighton Meester, auditioning for “Guardians of the Galaxy” and binging “Jewish Matchmaker.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episodes

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Alicia Vikander (“Firebrand”) and Austin Butler on the Red Carpet

Stephen Fry (“Treasure”) and Nicole Kidman on the Red Carpet

Jon Bon Jovi (“Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story”)

Alex Edelman (“Alex Edelman: Just for Us”)

Ambika Mod (“One Day”)

Adria Arjona (“Hit Man,” “Andor”)

Noah Jupe (“Franklin”)

George MacKay (“Femme” and “La Bête”)

Nicholas Galitzine (“Mary & George” and “The Idea of You”)

Joey King (“We Were the Lucky Ones”)

Joe Locke (“Heartstopper,” “Sweeney Todd”)

Zelda Williams (“Lisa Frankenstein”)

Joel Kim Booster (“Chrissy & Dave Dine Out”)

Niecy Nash-Betts (“Origin”)

Jeremy Allen White (“The Iron Claw”)

Morgan Spector (“The Gilded Age”)

Nicholas Galitzine (“Red, White & Royal Blue”)

Adam Brody (“River Wild”)

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Cole Escola (“Oh, Mary!”)

Emma Roberts (“Space Cadet”)