Close Up with the Hollywood Reporter - Season 4

Season 4

Episodes

Comedy Actors
Six of television's funniest actors talk about their creative process and what it's like making comedy in the current climate.

Comedy Actresses
Six of television's funniest women talk about pushing creative boundaries, their most memorable auditions and the power of saying no.

Drama Actors
Six of television's most sought-after dramatic actors sit for a candid conversation about advice, lucky breaks and the key to longevity in Hollywood.

Drama Actresses
Six top dramatic actresses talk about the power of playing strong female characters and navigating nude scenes on set.

Genre
Seven top film and TV creators talk about blending genres, expanding fictional universes and the responsibility of casting the right actors.

Comedy Showrunners
Six top TV creators talk about pushing boundaries in comedy, what inspires them creatively, and writing for networks versus streaming and cable.

Drama Showrunners
Six of TV's most talented showrunners talk about race in the writers' room, shooting awkward sex scenes and killing off favorite characters.

Directors
Directors Ryan Coogler, Bradley Cooper, Alfonso Cuarón, Marielle Heller, Yorgos Lanthimos and Spike Lee discuss the challenges and triumphs of filmmaking.

Actors
Mahershala Ali, Chadwick Boseman, Timothée Chalamet, Richard E. Grant, Hugh Jackman and Viggo Mortensen discuss the craft of acting.

Actresses
Glenn Close, Lady Gaga, Kathryn Hahn, Nicole Kidman, Regina King and Rachel Weisz discuss the craft of acting.

Producers
Ceci Dempsey, Bill Gerber, Kevin Feige, Paul Greengrass, Nina Jacobson and Gabriela Rodriguez discuss their work as film producers.

Writers
Bo Burnham, Peter Farrelly, Tamara Jenkins, John Krasinski, Eric Roth and Paul Schrader discuss the craft of screenwriting.

Songwriters
David Crosby, Kesha, Tim McGraw, Boots Riley, Mark Ronson and Diane Warren discuss the craft of songwriting.

Documentary
Julie Cohen, Rashida Jones, Bing Liu, Morgan Neville, E. Chai Vasarhelyi and Tim Wardle discuss documentary filmmaking.
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