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Interviews: Video / On-Camera

Check out all of my on-camera interviews here! To give you an idea of my interview scope, I’ve spoken with talent such as Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Nicolas Cage, Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Hemsworth, Ryan Reynolds, Anne Hathaway, Sandra Bullock, Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez, Amy Adams, Tyler Perry, Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Jennifer Coolidge, Melissa McCarthy, Octavia Spencer, Steve Buscemi, Kevin James, Kat Dennings, Dylan O’Brien, Kaley Cuoco, Daniel Radcliffe, Shakira, Brie Larson, David Harbour, Kristen Wiig, Tessa Thompson, Aubrey Plaza, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Sydney Sweeney, John Cena, Zac Efron, William H. Macy, Austin Butler, Ray Romano, Jenna Ortega, and Millie Bobby Brown.

The Nerds of Color •

Aryan Simhadri Breaks Down Grover’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 Arc

Aryan Simhadri stars as Grover Underwood in season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which concludes with Wednesday’s finale, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The show’s third season is currently in production.

We discussed why he’s proud to be recognized for this role, bringing the storyline in Polyphemus’ Cave to life, recalling past moments he’s filmed for future seasons, what he admires about how Grover has evolved, having a singular quest that extends throughout the series, and much more.
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Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope

Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope star as The Assassin, The Corporation, and Jeremy in FX's The Beauty. The drama, which premieres on Wednesday, January 21, is based on the comic book series written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley.

Sophia Soto recently spoke with the actors about the show’s timely questions and the importance of focusing on the internal aspects of their characters.
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The ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation

The third season of Tell Me Lies has arrived, and Sophia Soto recently had the opportunity to catch up with stars Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, and Spencer House! They discussed how the series highlights the harm of toxic relationships, what each of their characters is dealing with, and much more.

Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers for the first three episodes, which are now streaming on Hulu.
The Nerds of Color •

Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2

To get ready for our adventure into the Sea of Monsters, Sophia Soto spoke with Percy Jackson and the Olympians author/co-creator/executive producer Rick Riordan, along with cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. We talked all about the second season, which premieres December 10 with the first two episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.
The Nerds of Color •

‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close

Jeanine Mason stars as Eva in WondLa, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The third and last installment includes six episodes and premieres November 26 on Apple TV.

Sophia Soto spoke with the actress about Eva’s role in uniting two divided worlds, why she never truly puts a character away after a project ends, which animated object she would have liked to take with her from set, and more.
Nerdtropolis •

Dakota Fanning Reacts to the Shocking “All Her Fault” Twist

Dakota Fanning opens up about her emotional performance in All Her Fault, the gripping new thriller that explores motherhood, morality, and the impossible expectations placed on women.

Fanning discusses portraying Jenny, a character she describes as the show’s anchor — honest, flawed, and deeply human. She reflects on that powerful final scene, the importance of raising better men, and why her character stands apart as the moral center of the story.

Fanning also shares how the mystery’s shocking twists caught even her off guard, revealing what drew her to the role and how All Her Fault goes far beyond being just another whodunit.

Don’t miss this Nerdtropolis interview with Sophia Soto.
Nerdtropolis •

How Drew Van Acker and Andrew McCarthy Built Orion from the Ground Up

Drew Van Acker and Andrew McCarthy open up about their experience filming Orion, a gripping new sci-fi thriller that recently premiered at FilmQuest and is now screening at the Trieste Science+Fiction Festival in Italy.

In this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview, the actors discuss what they learned from working together, how they approached their complex characters, and the unique challenge of filming the story in chronological order.

Van Acker, who also serves as a producer, shares his immersive prep process and the mental layers behind his performance, while McCarthy reflects on why Orion stands out as one of his most creatively fulfilling projects.

Don’t miss this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview with Sophia Soto.
The Nerds of Color •

Elijah M. Cooper Discusses Bringing a “New, Fresh Perspective” to ABC’s ‘9-1-1’

The ninth season of 9-1-1 sees Elijah M. Cooper promoted to series regular status as Harry Grant, giving him a bigger role in the beloved first responder drama and ensuring that the younger generation has a main character to relate to. Sophia Soto recently spoke with the actor about the importance of diversity on network TV, this season’s first two episodes, Harry’s grief, the 118 family, growing with his character into adulthood, and more.
Nerdtropolis •

Anirudh Pisharody Discusses Season 9 Disasters and Ravi’s Growth on 9-1-1

Anirudh Pisharody has become a fan favorite as Ravi Panikkar on ABC's 9-1-1. In this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview, the actor talks about the transition from a probie to a permanent member of the 118, which storyline he’d like to expand on, the disasters in season 9, and much more.

He also previews the upcoming third episode of 9-1-1 season 9, “The Sky is Falling,” airing tomorrow night at 8 PM ET on ABC.

Don’t miss this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview with Sophia Soto.
Nerdtropolis •

How Soul On Fire Changed John Corbett & Joel Courtney Forever

John Corbett and Joel Courtney star in Soul On Fire, the powerful new drama inspired by the true story and bestselling book On Fire by John O’Leary.

The duo opens up about bringing real-life father and son Dennis and John O’Leary to the screen, the quotes that stuck with them long after filming, and how the story changed their perspective on life, gratitude, and purpose.

From moments of heartbreaking loss to uplifting resilience, Soul On Fire is a story about family, faith, and the power to rise again — no matter the odds.

Don’t miss this *Nerdtropolis* interview with Sophia Soto.

Soul On Fire* is now playing in select theaters and available on demand.
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How Maintenance Required Breaks the Rom-Com Mold | Cast Interview

Madelaine Petsch, Jacob Scipio, Madison Bailey, Katy O’Brian, and Matteo Lane star in Prime Video’s Maintenance Required, a fresh and funny new take on the rom-com genre.

The cast opens up about embracing what makes them different, the most underappreciated part of the enemies-to-lovers trope, and what they personally want to see more of in modern romantic comedies.

From gritty mechanic shop vibes to unexpected twists on classic roles, Maintenance Required proves love and rivalry can go hand-in-hand — with plenty of sparks along the way.

Don’t miss this Nerdtropolis interview with Sophia Soto.

Maintenance Required is now streaming on Prime Video.
Nerdtropolis •

9-1-1 Star Oliver Stark Talks Season 9 and How Buck Will “Make Bobby Proud”

Oliver Stark is back on our TVs as Evan “Buck” Buckley in season 9 of ABC's 9-1-1. In this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview, the actor opens up about the 118's "more evolved state" and the importance of further exploring his character's bisexuality.

He speaks about Buck's next iteration of himself, what fans can expect from the new season, and more.

Don’t miss this exclusive Nerdtropolis interview with Sophia Soto.
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The Stars of ‘After The Hunt’ on Character Questions, Perspectives, and Judgments

Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Julia Roberts, and Michael Stuhlbarg star in Luca Guadagnino’s After The Hunt. The film will be released in New York and Los Angeles theaters on October 10 before expanding on October 17. Sophia Soto spoke with the actors about the biggest questions they had regarding their characters, our instinct to make a judgment before hearing the full story, and more.
Yardbarker Entertainment •

'Gen V' stars Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, and Derek Luh preview season 2

Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, and Derek Luh star as Marie Moreau and Jordan Li in Prime Video's Gen V. New episodes drop weekly, on Wednesdays, leading to the season two finale on October 22.

Yardbarker's Sophia Soto spoke with the trio about how the trauma and loss that Marie and Jordan are facing will affect their relationship, how each character will overcome their biggest obstacle, and more.
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Willem Dafoe discusses the themes of 'The Man in My Basement' and the psychological thriller genre

Willem Dafoe stars as Anniston Bennet in The Man in My Basement, based on the acclaimed novel by Walter Mosley. The film is now playing in select theaters and will be released on Hulu and Disney+ this fall.

Yardbarker's Sophia Soto spoke with the actor about getting into the mindset of his character, why this is the perfect genre for such thought-provoking themes, and more.
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Michael Vlamis talks the layers of 'Pools,' finding his character, and the freedom of acting

Michael Vlamis executive produces and stars as Michael in Pools, which is now playing in theaters. The film won awards at the Rhode Island International Film Festival and SXSW Sydney.

Yardbarker's Sophia Soto spoke with the actor about how the story handles grief, the complexity of his character, how he keeps himself focused on the present instead of the future, and much more.
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