Channel Title: Collider Interviews Channel Description: Founded in July 2005, Collider has been a consistent and authoritative voice in the entertainment industry, delivering breaking news, insightful discussion and thorough reviews. Collider is the ultimate source for impactful entertainment news. We deliver the biggest, most important industry happenings, and provide deep analysis and sharp commentary through interviews, reviews, and much more Owned and operated by Valnet Inc. For copyright matters relating to our channel please contact us directly at: legal@valnetinc.com <video> The Rookie's Mekia Cox Reveals the Storyline She's Most Looking Forward to in Season 7 Description: The Rookie just kicked off its seventh season, and it's already back in full form. After a shortened Season 6, Season 7 promises many potential storylines to look forward to, especially after the major criminal escape at the end of the season. Not only is the diabolical Monica (Bridget Regan) on the loose (though currently in Argentina), but the Mid-Wilshire division is going to be facing off against the escaped Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave) and Jason Wyler (Steve Kazee). It's a lot for the police offices to contend with, and it looks like there will be a lot on the plate for Mekia Cox's Nyla Harper, who, in recent seasons, has teamed up with Alyssa Diaz's Angela Lopez to form a detective partnership that's also grown into a close friendship. We spoke with Mekia Cox about The Rookie Season 7, first discussing the past and the show's longevity and then also looking into the future. Cox detailed what she was the most proud of when it came to her character and also revealed one of her most physically demanding days of shooting in the past and in uniform. Cox teased some details about her character's relationship with her husband James Murray (Arjay Smith) as well as a potential storyline involving Harper's family directly. Finally, she discussed her ideal cameo for The Rookie and her go-to musical episode song (kind of). #TheRookie #MekiaCox #TheRookieSeason7 For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> The Rookie's Lisseth Chavez & Melissa O'Neil Go Deep on Chenford for Season 7 Description: The Rookie is officially back, and with it comes new episodes, new characters, and a return to the Mid-Wilshire Division. Somehow, despite a chaotic Season 6 that led to the escape of several criminals, one of the most controversial things to happen in the previous season remains the breakup of Chenford — also known as, Tim Bradford (Eric Winter) and Lucy Chen (Melissa O'Neil). With the new season of The Rookie taking off, it seems that although Bradford and Chen aren't dating, their rapport is still alive and well. Meanwhile, Celina Juarez (Lisseth Chavez) spends the season making it through her rookie training, and as of Season 7, she is the most senior rookie of the bunch and ready to graduate and move on. Not only has she flourished under John Nolan's (Nathan FIllion) mentorship, but she is now also Lucy's new roommate since Tamara (Dylan Conrique) moved out. We spoke with Melissa O'Neil and Lisseth Chavez about The Rookie and what they were the most proud of looking back at the growth of their characters after so many seasons — especially with O'Neil having been on the show since the very beginning. Looking forward, Chavez discussed Celina's aspirations to be a detective, while O'Neil wants to diversify Chen's skillset. The two actors also detailed what they want to see in future episodes for their characters. #TheRookie #LissethChavez #MelissaONeil For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Outlander’s Sophie Skelton Discusses the Season 7 Part 2 Finale and Fandom Description: The Starz series Outlander just had its Season 7 Part 2 finale, leaving the beloved characters on an optimistic note to hold fans over until the final season. After finding their kidnapped son in 1980, Brianna (Sophie Skelton) brought Jemmy and Mandy to 1739, so that they could all be reunited with Roger (Richard Rankin). Knowing that she can’t risk running into her own father when he comes home from university and not running to return to a time period that Rob Cameron inhabits, all that’s left for Brianna and Roger to decide is what time period they should take up residence and raise their family in. But you’ll have to stay tuned for Season 8 for that! During this one-on-one interview with Collider, Skelton talked about Brianna’s growth over the seasons, letting her mama bear out, how lonely it was to shoot this block of episodes because the kids could only work limited hours, filming the reunion with Roger, why she’s super proud of this point in Bree and Roger’s relationship, that Brianna wants to keep her family together in one time period from now on, the “epic” final season, and what has most surprised her about the Outlander fandom. She also discussed being excited to take on new projects, why she’d like to film somewhere with sunshine, and being open to the possibility of another long-running TV series in the future. #outlanderseries #outlanderseason7 #sophieskelton For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> FYC: Collider's Perri Nemiroff for the 62nd ICG Publicists Press Award Description: Nominations for the 62nd ICG Publicists Awards were announced by chairs Tim Menke and Sheryl Main back in November and, among those named in the press category was Collider's very own Senior Producer, Perri Nemiroff. The award recognizes the various achievements of the top reporters covering the ins and outs of show business regardless of their geographical location, as part of a wider ceremony highlighting excellence among the International Cinematographer Guild's publicists. It's a big honor and one that Nemiroff has gone above and beyond for in presenting her merits in the media, even in the face of stiff competition. Before the annual luncheon at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel next month, we're offering a look into all that she's done for Collider and beyond to show what makes her stand out among the best in the press. #fyc #interview #film #movie #awards BREAKING NEWS, REVIEWS & MORE: https://collider.com SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/collider FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> The Rookie's Richard T. Jones Really Wants a Musical Episode Description: Season 7 of The Rookie is officially here. After having survived COVID and the SAG/WGA strikes, the series is back and better than ever. The truncated Season 6 offered a lot in a short time, from the drama between Bailey (Jenna Dewan) and John Nolan's (Nathan Fillion) marriage to Monica (Bridget Regan) rising up the criminal pyramid, there was a lot to take in. The season ended on a twist as we saw Oscar Hutchinson (Matthew Glave) and Jason Wyler (Steve Kazee) escape from jail. On top of that threat, the precinct has a couple of new rookies. It seems that LIeutenant Wade Grey (Richard T. Jones) has a lot on his plate this season and that's on top of his day-to-day duties as a leader and mentor to all of the police offices at the Mid-Wilshire Division. We spoke with Richard T. Jones about Season 7 of The Rookie and Lt. Grey. We first discussed the road to Season 7 and what he was the most proud of when it came to playing this character. When we first met Grey, he was kind of a prickly character who didn't believe that John Nolan had what it took to be a police officer. And in the following seasons, the two have become closer. Jones teased future tension for the season ahead, calling Jason and Oscar "diabolical criminals." He also discussed whether Grey would make the move to captain and the defining moments where he began to understand his character. #TheRookie #RichardTJones #NathanFillion For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> American Primeval's Kim Coates and Dane DeHaan Discuss Staying in Character and the Makeup Description: Actors Dane DeHaan and Kim Coates have performed in their fair share of acclaimed films and television. Both known for their intensity and dedication to craft, DeHaan astounded audiences in popular films like The Amazing Spider-Man and Oppenheimer, as Coates won over America with his role as Tig Trager on Sons of Anarchy. Now, they bring their fierce passion and dedication to Peter Berg’s American Primeval, an epic new Western on Netflix. In the miniseries, DeHaan plays pioneer Jacob Pratt and Coates as prominent historical figure Brigham Young. Directed by Friday Night Lights’ Berg and written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant), American Primeval explores the expansive, bloody birth of the American West. It's a gritty depiction of the cults, religion, Natives, and pioneers, who collide violently as they fight for control of the new world. The series also co-stars Taylor Kitsch (Waco), Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis), Derek Hinkey (Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One), and Saura Lightfoot-Leon (The Agency). Collider’s Steve Weintraub had the pleasure of chatting with DeHaan and Coates about their work on American Primeval. During the conversation, they discuss Berg’s wildly physical style of directing, why one would stay in character throughout the day, and the sheer amount of detail within the production, from costumes to set builds to the cruel, unforgiving nature they shot within. #AmericanPrimeval #KimCoates #DaneDeHaan For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Back in Action Director Seth Gordon Reveals Why Cameron Diaz Returned to Hollywood Description: Cameron Diaz is making her return to screen after 10 years and reuniting with Jamie Foxx for Netflix's aptly-titled action-comedy Back in Action. In the movie, Diaz and Foxx play Emily and Matt, two undercover, long-retired CIA spies who've given up dangerous missions in exchange for a family life. Much like Diaz herself, Emily and Matt find themselves hurled back into the fold when their covers are blown, and their new lives are suddenly at stake. At the helm of this epic team-up is director and co-writer Seth Gordon (Horrible Bosses), who's previously served as director for a number of hit comedies, including Four Christmases, Identity Thief, and Baywatch (2017). He's also worked on numerous series like Apple TV+'s For All Mankind, The Goldbergs, Parks and Recreation, and The Office, and is now officially the filmmaker whose script got Cameron Diaz out of retirement. In this interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Gordon talks about how Foxx was pivotal in getting Diaz into the film, the chemistry the duo have on set, and how that Salt-N-Pepa scene was completely unscripted. The writer-director also revisits past projects that didn't quite make it to screen (at least not how he'd first envisioned them) with his WarGames remake and Uncharted and shares details on the follow-up documentary to The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters. #backinaction #jamiefoxx #camerondiaz For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Den of Thieves 2's Gerard Butler and O'Shea Jackson Jr. Reveal a Surprising Side of Action Movies Description: Released in January 2018 and helmed by writer-director Christian Gudegast, heist-thriller Den of Thieves made an impact with audiences as a crowd-pleasing, high-octane alternative to the slew of award movies released that season. Its success was achieved greatly by its beloved cast, led by Gerard Butler and O’Shea Jackson, Jr., and their winning chemistry. Naturally, with a successful following comes a successful franchise, and seven years later comes Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. Butler and Jackson are back for another ride, upping the story, the thrills, and the laughs. Written and directed by Gudegast, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is a direct sequel to the original story, as Butler’s Sheriff “Big Nick” O’Brien follows Jackson’s Donnie Wilson’s trail all the way to Europe. Soon, he finds himself entrenched in the dangerous world of diamond thieves and the treacherous Panther Mafia, plotting a massive diamond heist of their own. The film co-stars Kurdish actress Evin Ahmad (Who Is Erin Carter?) and Italian actor Salvatore Esposito (Fargo). While at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil, Collider’s Steve Weintraub had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with Butler and O’Shea to dive deep into their Den of Thieves sequel. During this interview, they discuss what it takes to bring a high-impact, action-packed heist scene to the big screen, the audience’s infatuation with their magnetic shared chemistry, and Jackson’s outspoken love of classic Godzilla. #DenofThieves #GerardButler #OSheaJacksonJr For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> American Primeval's Derek Hinkey & Saura Lightfoot-Leon Explains the Significance of Show's Details Description: Peter Berg’s new epic Netflix Western American Primeval follows the director’s penchant for highly physical, realistic violence and action, along with strong universal themes and an intriguing young cast. This visceral new series presents the bloody birth of our country as pioneers expand westward, leaving an ever-growing trail of destruction. Berg has cast fascinating, impressive newcomers Derek Hinkey (Horizon: An American Sage - Chapter One) as the ever-warring Red Feather and Saura Lightfoot-Leon (The Agency) as open-minded pioneer Abish Pratt. Directed by Berg of Friday Night Lights fame and written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant), American Primeval follows a wide cast of characters as they fight for control of the new American West. The series depicts bloody collisions between cults, religions, Natives, and pioneers as they violently forge the birth of our country. The series also co-stars Taylor Kitsch (Waco), Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis), Dane DeHaan (Oppenheimer), and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy) as Brigham Young. In this interview, Collider’s Steve Weintraub talks with Hinkey and Lightfoot-Leon about the making of the Netflix series. Together, they discuss Berg’s extremely physical, intense style of direction, shooting in the wild elements of the American southwest, and what actors get up to during a month of "Cowboy Camp." #AmericanPrimeval #DerekHinkey #SauraLightfootLeon For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Donnie Yen Reveals How The Prosecutor Is Both an Action Movie and a Courtroom Drama Description: Donnie Yen has made his name synonymous with ass-kicking in the last four decades in the action sphere. In addition to dedicating his craft to Hong Kong's cinema, he's appeared in Hollywood blockbusters like the John Wick franchise, the Star Wars Universe, and Disney's live-action realm. As with any profession, to have a well-rounded grasp on something, it helps tremendously to have an understanding of many different elements, and Yen is a multi-hyphenate to the highest degree. From hands-on stunt work in the height of the '80s and '90s kung fu films to writing, producing, and directing, he's done it all. Still, his latest venture, The Prosecutor, a legal drama/action hybrid, gave even Yen pause. Don't let the powdered wig fool you. The Prosecutor may be considered a "legal drama," of which "there are tons of these really great movies about," but the filmmaker and actor wasn't about to let down the "action world of Donnie Yen fans." Every step of the way, Yen was conscious of the audience-appeal when helming this story of an ex-prosecutor taking the obstruction of justice into his own hands. The movie also features Francis Ng (Bullets Over Summer), Kent Cheng (Flash Point), Julian Cheung (The Grandmaster), and Philip Chan (Bloodsport). In this one-on-one interview with Collider's Steve Weintraub, Yen confesses that, at first, he didn't want to direct The Prosecutor and explains what the hold-up was and how he ultimately made the decision to take on the job. He shares his approach to filmmaking and what he holds in the highest esteem when considering the scriptwriting and editing, which films he directed that went uncredited, and also reveals he's in talks with Chad Stahelski to direct his own John Wick spin-off. #DonnieYen #TheProsecutor #JohnWick For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> American Primeval's Pete Berg & Julie O'Keefe Discusses the Netflix Western’s Brutality Description: Director Peter Berg is known for his gritty, realistically action-packed dramas. He’s brought audiences to Afghanistan with boots on the ground in Lone Survivor. He brought us the horror of the Boston Marathon Bombing with Patriot’s Day and the death-defying, blue-collar bravery of the Deepwater Horizon disaster. He also famously introduced the sublimely American Friday Night Lights franchise to an explosively appreciative audience. Now he reteams with FNL and Battleship star Taylor Kitsch for Netflix’s new bloody Western epic American Primeval. Helping Berg portray the most accurate and exquisitely researched version of this story on the screen is Indigenous Consultant Julie O’Keefe, who previously brought her unique talents to the set of Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon. Written by Mark L. Smith, the screenwriter of The Revenant, American Primeval explores the violent, gritty expansion of the American West and the colliding religions, Natives, and pioneers fighting to the death for control of this new world. With a wide cast of characters placed within infamous historical events, co-starring Betty Gilpin (Mrs. Davis), Dane DeHaan (Oppenheimer), Derek Hinkey (Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One), Saura Lightfoot-Leon (The Agency) and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy) as Brigham Young. Collider’s Steve Weintraub had the pleasure of sitting down with Berg and O’Keefe to dissect the themes and influences behind American Primeval. Together, they talked about working with the Nations on the accurate representation of important historical people and events, the difficult work happily performed by the cast and crew, exploring mankind's violent history, and why Berg chose to cast himself in a particularly intimidating role. #AmericanPrimeval #PeteBerg #JulieOKeefe For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> September 5's Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin Discuss How the Events Changed Live Coverage Forever Description: Always playing provocative, captivating roles, Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin are character actors to be admired. While they have won audiences over with performances in massive films like The Batman and Disney’s Cinderella, respectively, both are also world-renowned stage actors. Saarsgard made his Broadway debut in Chekov’s The Seagull, and Chaplin has been tearing up London’s West End for decades in plays like The Glass Menagerie. Now, Sarsgaard and Chaplin are bringing an intimate, collaborative style of performance to their latest character-driven ensemble piece, September 5. Directed and co-written by Tim Fehlbaum (The Colony), September 5 depicts and recounts the events of the heartbreaking 1972 Munich Olympic hostage crisis. This film is filmed wholly from the perspective of the ABC Sports crew’s coverage of the internationally traumatic events. In the film, Sarsgaard portrays Roone Arledge, the creator of modern sports entertainment. Chaplin portrays Marvin Bader, the VP of Olympic operations during the emergency. The film co-stars John Magaro (Past Lives) and Leonie Benesch (The Crown). Collider’s own Steve Weintraub had the pleasure of sitting with Sarsgaard and Chaplin to discuss their characters and the events of September 5. Together, they discuss their director’s utter dedication to the smallest details, how they researched the very real lives of the men they portray, and ultimately, how news folks responded to the team’s expert execution. #September5 #PeterSarsgaard #BenChaplin For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> American Primeval's Betty Gilpin and Taylor Kitsch Discuss Netflix’s New Western Epic Description: Actors Taylor Kitsch and Betty Gilpin are no strangers to longer-form limited series, bringing in-depth, dimensional character work to acclaimed limited series as the horrifying cult leader David Koresh in Waco and the A.I. battling nun, Sister Simone, in Mrs. Davis. Now, they bring their respective passionate approach to the frozen frontier in Netflix’s new Western epic, American Primeval, opposite one another as Isaac and Sara Rowell. Directed by Peter Berg (Friday Night Lights) and written by Mark L. Smith (The Revenant), American Primeval follows the gritty, expansive, and bloody birth of the American West. Cults, religion, Natives, and pioneers collide violently as a wide cast of characters fight for control of the new world. The series also co-stars Dane DeHaan (Oppenheimer), Derek Hinkey (Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter One), Saura Lightfoot-Leon (The Agency), and Kim Coates (Sons of Anarchy) as Brigham Young. Collider’s own Steve Weintraub had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Gilpin and Kitsch to talk about all things American Primeval. Together, they discussed working in freezing temperatures at extremely high altitudes, the admiration and curiosity each has for one another’s innate acting skills, and Berg’s off-the-hip, wildly intense style of direction. #AmericanPrimeval #BettyGilpin #TaylorKitsch For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Christopher Abbott Reveals the Details Behind that Gnarly Wolf Man Transformation Description: What's the secret to a perfect on-screen transformation? While Christopher Abbott (Poor Things), the star of Leigh Whannell's (The Invisible Man) latest Universal Monster adaptation, Wolf Man, isn't confident he'll be taking on another creature feature in the future, he certainly has the recipe for a chilling performance. Opposite Julia Garner (Apartment 7A), Abbott plays Blake in Wolf Man, a father who's taking his family on a getaway trip to his inherited childhood home. On their way to the farmhouse, however, something sinister attacks them, forcing Blake and his wife Charlotte (Garner) and their young daughter (Matilda Firth) to seek refuge inside the home. As the night progresses, so too does Blake's bizarre behavior. In an interview with Collider's Perri Nemiroff, Abbott shares the David Cronenberg film that inspired one of the most important aspects of this adaptation: the transformation from man to wolf. In addition to classic body horrors, Abbott says he enlisted the help of a friend to nail his physicality and discusses the several-hours-long makeup and prosthetic process. They also talk about what's on the Wolf Man's playlist, sharing scenes with Garner, and reuniting with writer-director Mona Fastvold (The World to Come) on her historical drama Ann Lee. #wolfman #interview #christopherabbott #universalmonsters #actor For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video> <video> Wolf Man Interview: Leigh Whannell Says Dune 2 Stole One of Their Ideas Description: After a harrowing and successful take on Universal Pictures' The Invisible Man, writer-director Leigh Whannell wasn't confident he wanted to take on another Universal Monster so soon. Fortunately, producer and Blumhouse CEO Jason Blum used his "Jedi mind trick" on the filmmaker, and the wait for Wolf Man is nearly over. Having learned a thing or two from his first adaptation, Whannell tells Collider's Perri Nemiroff he opted to leave what fans know to the original. "Just divorce yourself from the law and from the expectations of people," he says. "Try to just make a story that is good unto itself." This mindset freed up space for him and co-writer and partner Corbett Tuck to develop a story that allows Christopher Abbott and Julia Garner to breathe a new life into Wolf Man. In this one-on-one, Whannell shares why he was reluctant to take this project on initially, as well as why he had a change of heart. He also talks about how the finished film changed from the original script, how he and cinematographer Stefan Duscio (The Invisible Man) crafted the perfect wolf vision, and reveals the surprising scene that proved to be the biggest challenge. #wolfman #interview #dune #theinvisibleman #leighwhannell For interviews, movie reviews, and more visit https://collider.com FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL https://twitter.com/collider https://instagram.com/collider https://facebook.com/collider </video>

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