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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2014-12-21

    Benedict Cumberbatch and Edward Norton, Jake Gyllenhaal and Patricia Arquette, Hilary Swank and Tilda Swinton, Oscar Isaac and Gugu Mbatha-Raw.

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2014-12-28

    Jessica Chastain and Mark Ruffalo, Eddie Redmayne and Laura Dern, Josh Brolin and J.K. Simmons, Kevin Costner and James Corden.

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  • Episode 3
    Episode 3E3 · 2014-12-28

    Reese Witherspoon and Michael Keaton, Keira Knightley and Ethan Hawke, David Oyelowo and Jack O'Connell, Jenny Slate and Felicity Jones.

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  • Episode 4
    Episode 4E4 · 2015-01-04

    Jennifer Aniston and Emily Blunt, Christoph Waltz and Ralph Fiennes, Marion Cotillard and Timothy Spall, Chadwick Boseman and Logan Lerman.

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2015-06-14

    Conversations with actors Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jeffrey Tambor, Queen Latifah, Taraji P. Henson, Jessica Lange, Taylor Schilling, Liev Shrieber, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Michael Sheen and Bob Odenkirk.

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2015-06-21

    Featuring Claire Danes with Don Cheadle, Matt LeBlanc with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Clive Owen with Julianna Margulies, Viola Davis with Jane Fonda, and Gina Rodriguez with Uzo Aduba.

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2015-12-27

    This episode features Cate Blanchett (Carol/Truth) with Ian McKellen (Mr. Holmes), Will Smith (Concussion) with Benicio Del Toro (Sicario), Brie Larson (Room) with Joel Edgerton (Black Mass), and Samuel L. Jackson (The Hateful Eight) with Michael Keaton (Spotlight).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2015-12-27

    This episode features Kate Winslet (Steve Jobs) with Saoirse Ronan (Brooklyn), Carey Mulligan (Suffragette) with Elizabeth Banks (Love & Mercy), Steve Carell (The Big Short) with Rooney Mara (Carol), and Bryan Cranston (Trumbo) with Jason Segel (The End of the Tour).

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  • Episode 3
    Episode 3E3 · 2016-01-03

    This episode features Seth Rogen (Steve Jobs) with Jennifer Jason Leigh (The Hateful Eight), Amy Schumer (Trainwreck) with Lily Tomlin (Grandma), Joseph Gordon-Levitt (The Walk) with Paul Dano (Love & Mercy), and Isabella Rossellini (Joy) with Charlotte Rampling (45 Years).

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2016-06-12

    This episode features Lady Gaga (American Horror Story) with Jamie Lee Curtis (Scream Queens), Courtney B. Vance (American Crime Story) with Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish), Jennifer Lopez (Shades of Blue) with Felicity Huffman (American Crime), Aaron Paul (The Path) with Tom Hiddleston (The Night Manager), Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) with Jay Duplass (Transparent).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2016-06-19

    This episode features Rob Lowe (The Grinder) with John Travolta (American Crime Story), Sarah Paulson (American Crime Story) with Bobby Cannavale (Vinyl), Kerry Washington (Confirmation) with Aziz Ansari (Master of None), Rami Malek (Mr. Robot) with Kirsten Dunst (Fargo), Patrick Stewart (Blunt Talk) with Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley).

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2017-01-03

    This episode features Viola Davis (Fences) and Tom Hanks (Sully), Emma Stone (La La Land) and Molly Shannon (Other People), Nicole Kidman (Lion) and Casey Affleck (Manchester by the Sea), and Matthew McConaughey (Gold) with Jeff Bridges (Hell or High Water).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2017-01-04

    This episode features Natalie Portman (Jackie) and Michelle Williams (Manchester by the Sea), Amy Adams (Arrival, Nocturnal Animals) and Andrew Garfield (Silence, Hacksaw Ridge), Taraji P. Henson (Hidden Figures) with Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), and Annette Bening (20th Century Women) with Naomie Harris (Moonlight).

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  • Episode 3
    Episode 3E3 · 2017-01-04

    This episode features Colin Farrell (The Lobster) with Hugh Grant (Florence Foster Jenkins), Dev Patel (Lion) with Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Sally Field (Hello, My Name is Doris) with Hailee Steinfeld (The Edge of Seventeen), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight) with Greta Gerwig (20th Century Women) and Adam Driver (Paterson) with Michael Shannon (Nocturnal Animals).

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2017-06-13

    This episode features Thandie Newton (Westworld) and Oprah Winfrey (The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks), Kevin Bacon (I Love Dick) and John Lithgow (The Crown), Sarah Jessica Parker (Divorce) and Michelle Pfeiffer (The Wizard of Lies), Freida Pinto (Guerrilla) with Milo Ventimiglia (This is Us), and Lauren Graham (Gilmore Girls) with Constance Zimmer (UnREAL).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2017-06-13

    Featuring Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies) with Ewan McGregor (Fargo), Millie Bobby Brown (Stranger Things) and Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld), Pamela Adlon (Better Things) and Sterling K. Brown (This is Us), Riz Ahmed (The Night Of) and Elisabeth Moss (The Handmaid's Tale), Brit Marling (The OA) and Issa Rae (Insecure), and Anthony Anderson (Black- ish) with Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory).

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2018-01-02

    Featuring Jennifer Lawrence (mother!) with Adam Sandler (The Meyerowitz Stories), Gary Oldman (Darkest Hour) with Kate Winslet (Wonder Wheel), Jake Gyllenhaal (Stronger) with Margot Robbie (I, Tonya), Saoirse Ronan (Lady Bird) with Kristen Wiig (Downsizing), and Timothée Chalamet (Call Me by Your Name) with Daniel Kaluuya (Get Out).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2018-01-03

    Featuring Gal Gadot (Wonder Woman) with Kumail Nanjiani (The Big Sick), Hugh Jackman (Logan) with Willem Dafoe (The Florida Project), Mary J. Blige (Mudbound) with Salma Hayek (Beatriz at Dinner), Sam Rockwell (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri) with Allison Janney (I, Tonya).

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  • Episode 3
    Episode 3E3 · 2018-01-04

    Featuring Jessica Chastain (Molly's Game) with Holly Hunter (The Big Sick), Diane Kruger (In The Fade) with Hong Chau (Downsizing), Richard Jenkins (The Shape of Water) with Laurie Metcalf (Lady Bird), and Robert Pattinson (Good Time) with Jamie Bell (Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool).

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  • Episode 1
    Episode 1E1 · 2018-06-19

    Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose) with Claire Foy (The Crown) Angela Bassett (9-1-1) with Laura Dern (The Tale) Darren Criss (American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace) with Mandy Moore (This is Us) Jason Bateman (Ozark) with Bill Hader (Barry) Jessica Biel (The Sinner) with Alison Brie (GLOW).

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  • Episode 2
    Episode 2E2 · 2018-06-21

    Featuring Debra Messing (Will & Grace) with Sharon Stone (Mosaic), Michael B. Jordan (Fahrenheit 451) with Issa Rae (Insecure), Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower) with Laura Linney (Ozark), Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G.) with John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert), Edie Falco (Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Brothers) with J.K. Simmons (Counterpart).

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  • Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams and more
    Nicole Kidman, Amy Adams and moreE1 · 2019-01-08

    Nicole Kidman (A Boy Erased/Destroyer) discusses her struggle with shyness, while Amy Adams (Vice) talks about her competition with co-star Christian Bale. Mahershala Ali (Green Book) discusses his unusual role with John David Washington (BlacKkKlansman) talks about working with director Spike Lee. Felicity Jones (On the Basis of Sex) and Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) talk #MeToo and #TimesUp.

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  • Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman and more
    Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman and moreE2 · 2019-01-08

    Melissa McCarthy (Can You Ever Forgive Me?) differentiates between dramatic and comedic roles, while Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) discusses the impact of international box office hits. Timothée Chalamet (Beautiful Boy) and Emma Stone (The Favourite) recall their earliest roles. Emily Blunt (Mary Poppins Returns/A Quiet Place) and Hugh Jackman (The Front Runner) discuss singing in public.

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  • Michael B. Jordan, John Krasinski and more
    Michael B. Jordan, John Krasinski and moreE3 · 2019-01-10

    John Krasinski (A Quiet Place) talks about how parenting influenced him. Rosamund Pike (A Private War) discusses playing a real-life American journalist. Michael B. Jordan (Creed II /Black Panther) and Charlize Theron (Tully) discuss how they prepare for roles. Finally, Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Kindergarten Teacher) and Regina King (If Beale Street Could Talk) reflect on feminine filmmaking.

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  • Sam Elliot, Dakota Johnson and more
    Sam Elliot, Dakota Johnson and moreE4 · 2019-01-10

    Glenn Close (The Wife) talks with Sam Elliott (A Star Is Born). Find out the reason Armie Hammer (On the Basis of Sex/Sorry to Bother You) accepted the role of Marty Ginsburg, while Dakota Johnson (Suspiria) talks about why she chose to play a character trapped in a cult. Chadwick Boseman (Black Panther) and Viggo Mortensen (Green Book) talk about the importance of listening when acting.

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  • Lady Gaga and Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lady Gaga and Lin-Manuel MirandaE5 · 2019-01-10

    This special half-hour episode features Lady Gaga (A Star Is Born) and Lin-Manuel Miranda (Mary Poppins Returns), both of whom are bringing musicals back to the big screen. Join Lady Gaga and Lin-Manuel Miranda as they talk about navigating the differences of film performance versus live concert and theatre performances and finding a new source of adrenaline when a live audience isn’t present.

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  • Julia Roberts, Amy Adams and more
    Julia Roberts, Amy Adams and moreE1 · 2019-06-18

    This episode features Julia Roberts (Homecoming) in conversation with Patricia Arquette (Escape at Dannemora). Meanwhile, Amy Adams (Sharp Objects) and Richard Madden (Bodyguard) discuss how they handle the anxiety of playing difficult characters. Taraji P. Henson (Empire) with Ellen Pompeo (Grey’s Anatomy) talk about how playing strong characters affected their careers and paychecks.

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  • Emilia Clarke, Michael Douglas and more
    Emilia Clarke, Michael Douglas and moreE2 · 2019-06-18

    Watch veteran actors Michael Douglas (The Kominsky Method) and Benicio Del Toro (Escape at Dannemora) look back on their careers and choice of roles; Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Regina Hall (Black Monday) speak about how clothing and a character’s backstory; and Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon) joins Renée Zellweger (What/If) to discuss how the quality of television programs.

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  • Chris Pine, Michelle Williams and more
    Chris Pine, Michelle Williams and moreE3 · 2019-06-18

    Robin Wright (House of Cards) and Chris Pine (I Am the Night) talk about playing morally ambiguous characters. Meanwhile, former co-stars Michelle Williams (Fosse/Verdon) and Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects) discuss why they made the jump from the big screen to television. Sacha Baron Cohen (Who is America?) and Don Cheadle (Black Monday) discuss how costumes can make or break a role.

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  • Sarah Paulson, Rachel Brosnahan and more
    Sarah Paulson, Rachel Brosnahan and moreE4 · 2019-06-18

    Rachel Brosnahan (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) and Billy Porter (Pose) discuss how fashion can actually elicit social change; Tracee Ellis Ross (Black-ish) and Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story) speak about what it’s like to direct their own series. Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) and Maya Rudolph (Forever) talk about producing projects that deal with death and mortality.

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  • Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman, and more
    Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Jackman, and moreE1 · 2020-07-17

    Regina King (Watchmen) and Reese Witherspoon (Little Fires Everywhere) discuss how motherhood influences their acting choices. Anne Hathaway (Modern Love) and Hugh Jackman (Bad Education) talk about playing real life people. Kieran Culkin (Succession) and Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek) swap notes on portraying wealthy families.

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  • Sandra Oh, Kerry Washington, and more
    Sandra Oh, Kerry Washington, and moreE2 · 2020-07-17

    Sandra Oh (Killing Eve) and Kerry Washington (Little Fires Everywhere) discuss not choosing roles based on race. Tessa Thompson (Westworld) and Ramy Youssef (Ramy) speak about bringing more diverse storytelling to the screen. Nicole Kidman (Big Little Lies) and Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice) talk about having time to explore their television characters.

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  • Jennifer Aniston, Patrick Stewart and more
    Jennifer Aniston, Patrick Stewart and moreE3 · 2020-07-24

    Jennifer Aniston (The Morning Show) and Lisa Kudrow (Space Force) reminisce about the first meeting each other on the set of Friends. Daveed Diggs (Snowpiercer) and Anthony Mackie (Altered Carbon) compare notes on preparing for fight scenes in their new Sci-Fi series. Henry Cavill (The Witcher) and Patrick Stewart (Picard) reflect on the time they met at an audition.

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  • Zendaya, Paul Rudd and more
    Zendaya, Paul Rudd and moreE4 · 2020-07-24

    Claire Danes (Homeland) and Damian Lewis (Billions) delve into playing complex characters. Zendaya (Euphoria) and Mj Rodriquez (Pose) discuss underlying themes in their shows. Chris Evans (Defending Jacob) and Paul Rudd (Living with Yourself) talk about moving on from the Avengers franchise to their television series.

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  • Lady Gaga, Jake Gyllenhaal and more
    Lady Gaga, Jake Gyllenhaal and moreE1 · 2022-02-18

    Lady Gaga ("House of Gucci") and Jake Gyllenhaal ("The Guilty") discuss exploring the depths of characters. Jessica Chastain ("The Eyes of Tammy Faye") and Rita Moreno ("West Side Story") compare musical moments in their films. Javier Bardem ("Being the Ricardos") and Daniel Craig ("No Time to Die") catch up 10 years after starring together in "Skyfall."

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  • Penélope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch and more
    Penélope Cruz, Benedict Cumberbatch and moreE2 · 2022-02-18

    Penélope Cruz ("Parallel Mothers") and Benedict Cumberbatch ("The Power of the Dog") compare their experiences working with experienced directors. Ariana DeBose ("West Side Story") and Simu Liu ("Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings") discuss their athletic performances. Oscar Isaac ("The Card Counter") and Jared Leto ("House of Gucci") talk about their transformational roles.

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  • Andrew Garfield, Rachel Zegler and more
    Andrew Garfield, Rachel Zegler and moreE3 · 2022-02-18

    Andrew Garfield (tick, tick… BOOM!) and Rachel Zegler ("West Side Story") talk about starring in the biggest musicals of the year. Aunjanaue Ellis ("King Richard") and Regina King ("The Harder They Fall") reunite after sharing the screen twice before. Jamie Dornan ("Belfast") and Kirsten Dunst ("The Power of the Dog") discuss playing emotionally complex characters.

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  • Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart and more
    Nicole Kidman, Kristen Stewart and moreE4 · 2022-02-18

    Nicole Kidman ("Being the Ricardos") and Kristen Stewart ("Spencer") discuss the challenges of taking on the roles of famous real-life people. Marlee Matlin ("CODA") and Bradley Whitford ("tick… tick…BOOM!") reminisce about working on the TV show "The West Wing." Mahershala Ali ("Swan Song") and Bradley Cooper ("Nightmare Alley") compare notes on being producers and leading men.

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  • Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson and more
    Viola Davis, Samuel L. Jackson and moreE1 · 2022-06-17

    Viola Davis ("The First Lady") and Samuel L. Jackson ("The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey") share their advice for young actors; Jennifer Aniston ("The Morning Show") and Sebastian Stan ("Pam & Tommy") reveal how they spend their time in the makeup chair; and Jared Leto ("WeCrashed") and Amanda Seyfried ("The Dropout") discuss their responsibility in playing real people.

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  • Zendaya, Andrew Garfield and more
    Zendaya, Andrew Garfield and moreE2 · 2022-06-17

    Zendaya ("Euphoria") and Andrew Garfield ("Under the Banner of Heaven") discuss carrying the emotional weight of dark stories. Cynthia Nixon ("And Just Like That") and Bowen Yang ("Saturday Night Live") share stories of writing and directing for television. Courteney Cox ("Shining Vale") and Faith Hill ("1883") compare their process for finding good roles.

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  • Martin Short, Jean Smart and more
    Martin Short, Jean Smart and moreE3 · 2022-06-17

    Martin Short ("Only Murders in the Building") and Jean Smart ("Hacks") discuss the joys of generational humor. Jung Ho-yeon ("Squid Game") and Sandra Oh ("The Chair", "Killing Eve") compare experiences working as a native Korean and a Korean-American actor. Tom Hiddleston ("The Essex Serpent", "Loki") and Lily James ("Pam & Tommy) talk about using American accents both on, and off, the set.

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  • Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong and more
    Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong and moreE4 · 2022-06-17

    Anne Hathaway ("WeCrashed") and Jeremy Strong ("Succession") share stories of playing characters in over their heads. Christina Ricci ("Yellowjackets") and Sydney Sweeney ("Euphoria") discuss changing opportunities for female actors. Quinta Brunson ("Abbott Elementary") and Adam Scott ("Severance") talk about their roots in comedy. And Josh Brolin ("Outer Range") interviews... himself.

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