Variety and CNN Partner for 24th Season of Actors on Actors Series
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Variety and CNN are launching the 24th season of their Actors on Actors interview series, featuring Emmy contenders. Video conversations will premiere daily starting June 3, with the print issue available on newsstands the same day. The series is executive produced by leaders from both media companies.
Facts First
- Variety and CNN are partnering for the 24th season of the Actors on Actors interview series.
- The season features Emmy contenders, with video conversations premiering one per day starting June 3.
- The print issue will be available on newsstands on June 3, featuring a portfolio by photographer Mary Ellen Matthews.
- The first pairing on June 3 is Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow, with a new duo featured each subsequent day.
- The series is executive produced by Ramin Setoodeh, Amy Entelis, Donna Pennestri, and Roxanna Sherwood.
What Happened
Variety and CNN are partnering for the 24th season of the Actors on Actors interview series, which features Emmy contenders. Variety's annual Actors on Actors TV issue will be available on newsstands on June 3, and video conversations from the series will premiere one per day starting June 3 on CNN's streaming platform and Variety's YouTube page. The first pairing on June 3 is Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow, followed by a new duo each day through June 15.
Why this Matters to You
This series may provide a unique, in-depth look at the creative process and performances from this year's top Emmy contenders, with daily access to candid conversations between notable actors available for free. The partnership between a major entertainment publication and a global news network could broaden the reach and production quality of these interviews.
What's Next
The daily video premieres will continue through June 15, featuring pairings such as Keke Palmer and Sharon Stone on June 4, and concluding with Jamie Lee Curtis and Mariska Hargitay on June 15. The series may generate significant online engagement, as the previous season generated 247 million social views.