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9-1-1 Star Elijah M. Cooper Reflects on Harry’s Firefighter Journey – INTERVIEW

For 9-1-1’s ninth season, Elijah M. Cooper was promoted to series regular status, allowing fans to see more of Harry Grant’s individual character growth. The procedural drama explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers, drawing from the real lives of first responders and the situations that they face regularly. I spoke with the actor about how Harry overcomes his training challenges, getting to join the 118, and more.

Michael Peña Breaks Down His Important Role in the Ending of All Her Fault – INTERVIEW

Michael Peña plays Detective Alcaras in All Her Fault, based on the novel by Andrea Mara. The show follows a parent’s worst nightmare when a mother goes to pick up her son from his first playdate, only to discover that he’s not there. Dark secrets are exposed, leading the Irvine’s seemingly perfect world to be completely shattered. I spoke with the actor about that huge plot twist, everything we learned about his character in episode 4, and more.

Dakota Fanning on Being the Only "Honest" and "Trustworthy" Character in All Her Fault – INTERVIEW

Dakota Fanning stars as Jenny Kaminski in All Her Fault, based on the novel by Andrea Mara. The series follows a parent’s worst nightmare when a mother goes to pick up her son from his first playdate, only to discover that he’s not there. Dark secrets are exposed, leading the Irvine’s seemingly perfect world to be completely shattered. I spoke with the actress about her role in the story and Jenny’s big decision at the end.

Drew Van Acker and Andrew McCarthy Reflect on Filming Orion – INTERVIEW

Drew Van Acker and Andrew McCarthy star as Apollo and Jim in Orion, which had its World Premiere at FilmQuest and will next be shown today at Trieste in Italy. The sci-fi thriller follows a Nasa Interrogator who is given the job of helping an amnesiac astronaut recover his memory after a crash landing to find out what happened to the rest of the crew.

Anirudh Pisharody Discusses Season 9 Disasters and Ravi's Growth on 9-1-1 – INTERVIEW

Anirudh Pisharody has become a fan favorite as Ravi Panikkar on 9-1-1, which explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers, drawing from the real lives of first responders and the situations that they regularly face. We talked 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.

John Corbett and Joel Courtney Discuss Telling the Story of Soul On Fire – INTERVIEW

John Corbett and Joel Courtney star in Soul On Fire, which is inspired by the true story and 2016 bestselling book On Fire by John O’Leary. The film follows his miraculous recovery from a near-death accident when he was 9 years old, and eventually, his mission to better the world and encourage others to do the extraordinary. I spoke with the duo about the experience of playing a real person, which quote resonated with them most, and more.

The Stars of Maintenance Required on the Enemies-to-Lovers Trope and Rom-Coms - INTERVIEWS

The cast of Maintenance Required discuss leaning into what makes them different, what they personally want to see in the genre, and more. Madelaine Petsch, Jacob Scipio, Madison Bailey, Katy O’Brian, and Matteo Lane star in Prime Video‘s latest rom-com, Maintenance Required. The film, which is now streaming, follows a fiercely independent owner of an all-female mechanic shop and her new rival at a corporate competitor, who are unaware that they are each other’s anonymous online confidants.

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

Oliver Stark is back on our TVs as Evan “Buck” Buckley in season 9 of ABC’s 9-1-1. The procedural drama explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters, and dispatchers, drawing from the real lives of first responders and the situations that they regularly face. I had the chance to speak with the actor about how Buck is handling the new changes of the 118, the importance of further exploring his character’s bisexuality, what fans can expect from the new season, and more.

Ashby Gentry Talks Season 2 of My Life With the Walter Boys and Partnering with Invisalign - INTERVIEW

Ashby Gentry returns to our TVs as Alex Walter in season 2 of Netflix‘s My Life With the Walter Boys, which premieres on Thursday, August 28. The upcoming season sees Jackie’s return to Silver Falls after a summer away in New York City following Alex’s love confession and her kiss with Cole. I had the chance to speak with the actor about the experience of growing with a character, the missing time between seasons, being a partner of Invisalign, and more.

Matthew Lillard Discusses Quest’s End Druid and His Dream Collaborator - Interview

Coming off an amazing year of sold-out releases, Matthew Lillard’s Find Familiar Spirits is launching Season 2 of its fantasy-inspired spirits line, Quest’s End Whiskey, with its newest release: Druid. Accompanied by Chapter Five of Dawn of the Unbound Gods, Druid marks the beginning of a new four-bottle lineup, with Monk, Wizard, and Revenant to follow. I had the chance to talk with Lillard about his creative process, what being seen truly means, his experience with the Five Nights at Freddy’s fandom, and why community is always at the heart of what he builds.

Law & Order SVU Sneak Peek: Exclusive Clip from Tonight's Episode 'Master Key'

Ahead of tonight’s new Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Nerdtropolis has an exclusive clip from season 26 episode 12, “Master Key,” featuring Mariska Hargitay and Peter Scanavino! Be sure to tune in at 9 PM ET on NBC or stream on Peacock.

In this first look, Benson is determined to figure out the circumstances behind an abduction and pleads with a foster kid to tell the truth about what actually happened.

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