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Joel Kinnaman on Caring, Communication and Crafting a Challenging Career

International superstar Joel Kinnaman, now starring in the super-cop action film ‘The Silent Hour’ reflects on his recent string of films where he finds a way to circumvent the traditions within specific genres and the craft he loves.

Celebrity Interviews, InterviewsMichael Winn JohnsonOctober 10, 2024Joel Kinnaman, Joel Kinnaman Interview, The Silent Hour, Paramount Plus, Paramount+Comment

Keeping it Scary: How Connie Britton Challenges Herself Regardless of Genre

Connie Britton adds another thriller to her growing list of horror projects in ‘Here After’, but the diverse performer tells FilmSpeak, she always wants to feel a little fear when choosing work.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, HorrorMichael Winn JohnsonSeptember 11, 2024Connie Britton, Connie Britton Interview, Here After, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Here After Interview, Interview with Connie BrittonComment

'Mayor of Kingstown' Star Hugh Dillon Talks About the Rallying Cry of Season 3

If you think a couple strikes, losing two mainstay characters and the star of the show almost dying would slow down ‘Mayor of Kingstown’, you clearly don’t know the resolve of Kingstown. Co-Creator, Star and executive Producer Hugh Dillon speaks with FilmSpeak about a third season that had to fight for survival.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, Television, Paramount+Michael Winn JohnsonJune 9, 2024Hugh Dillon, Hugh Dillon Interview, Mayor of Kingstown, Mayor of Kingstown Season 3, Jeremy Renner, Dianne Wiest, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan, Celebrity InterviewsComment

Interview: Harold Perrineau on Why His Characters Keep Getting Lost and Hunted by Monsters

Harold Perrineau, star of such television shows as ‘Lost’ and ‘Oz’ finds himself once again trapped in ‘From’, which was recently renewed for a second season. Perrineau sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss why his characters often find themselves imprisoned or stranded mysteriously, surrounded by monsters.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, Television, HorrorMichael Winn JohnsonSeptember 30, 2022Harold Perrineau Interview, From TV show, From, Epix, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Harold Perrineau, Lost, Romeo + Juliet Comment

Exclusive Interview: Dianne Wiest on Why Modern Television Was A Chance to Go Big

Perennial matriarch of screens big and small, Dianne Wiest recently sat with FilmSpeak to discuss why she is one of the latest Academy Award winners to join the Sheridan universe in Mayor of Kingstown. The show has recently been renewed for a second season, and celebrates the release of its first season on Bluray today.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonSeptember 27, 2022Dianne Wiest, Taylor Sheridan, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Interview, Interview with Dianne Wiest, Jeremy Renner, Hugh Dillon, Mayor of Kingstown Season 2Comment

Jesse Williams and Micheal Peña Interview: Bringing a Little Small Screen to a Blockbuster, and a Little Blockbuster to the Small Screen

Jesse Williams and Michael Peña play two sinister men trying to commandeer the technology of the world’s greatest superhero, The Guard (Owen Wilson) for their own nefarious purposes in Secret Headquarters. The two actors who have tons of experience with big blockbusters and the small screen sit down with FilmSpeak to reveal why this family friendly superhero movie is the perfect mix.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TelevisionJohn BizubAugust 10, 2022Secret Headquarters, Michael Peña, Jesse Williams, Interview, Interviews, Michael Peña Interview, Jesse Williams Interview, Paramount+, Paramount PlusComment

Angourie Rice Interview: The Pressures of Child Acting, High School and Learning to Let it All Go

Angourie Rice has made a name for herself in The Nice Guys, Mare of Easttown and the MCU Spider-Man films, but the most pressure didn’t come from the Hollywood system, it often came from herself. She sat down with FilmSpeak to talk about the perspective she’s already gained in her young career, acting opposite Gaten Matarazzo, and her new film Honor Society.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonJuly 29, 2022Angourie Rice, Angourie Rice Interview, Honor Society, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Gaten Matarazzo, Stranger Things, Interview with Angourie Rice, spider-manComment

Bryan Cranston, Annette Bening and Larry Wilmore Go Large in 'Jerry and Marge'

FilmSpeak wins the lottery as we sit down with legendary actors Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening and comedian Larry Wilmore to discuss their latest film Jerry and Marge Go Large, streaming on Paramount+ June 17th. The film is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee (Cranston), who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge (Bening), wins millions.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, MoviesMichael Winn JohnsonJune 16, 2022Bryan Cranston, Bryan Cranston Interview, Annette Bening, Annette Bening Interview, Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening Interview, Jerry and Marge Go Large, Paramount Pictures, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Interview, Interview with Bryan Cranston, Interview with Annette Bening, Celebrity InterviewsComment

'iCarly' Interview: Stars Jaidyn Triplett and Laci Mosley on the Influence of the Show and Social Media

The beloved series iCarly is back in action, and long-time fans were full of excitement and joy that their favorite series was getting a revival treatment. FilmSpeak sat down with stars Jaidyn Triplett and Laci Mosley to discuss what we can expect from their characters and the show in season 2.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, TelevisionChristian EulinbergApril 3, 2022iCarly, iCarly reboot, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, ParamountComment

'The Fairly Oddparents: Fairly Odder' Cast Interviews: Introducing a New Generation to Cosmo and Wanda

Streaming on Paramount+, the new show The Fairly Oddparents: Fairly Odder sees the return of a now grown Timmy Turner and his beloved fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda. FilmSpeak got to sit down with the cast to talk about the exciting retooling of the popular animated show.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TelevisionTina KakadelisMarch 30, 2022Fairly Odd Parents, Fairly Odder, Interview, Celebrity Interviews, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Paramount, Timmy Turner, Cosmo and WandaComment

'HALO' Interview: Star Pablo Schreiber and Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill on the Long Road of Adapting the Beloved Game Franchise for Paramount+

The creative team behind the popular HALO video game franchise knew they had to produce a film or series, but the timing never seemed right. Executive Producer Kiki Wolfkill, and star of the show, Master Chief himself, Pablo Schreiber sat down with FilmSpeak to discuss how this epic sci fi series finally got off the ground.

Celebrity Interviews, Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonMarch 24, 2022Halo Series, Halo TV, Pablo Schreiber, Kiki Wolfkill, Halo Interview, Master Chief Interview, Master Chief, Master Chief HALO, Paramount+, Paramount PlusComment

The Cast of '1883' Interview: Building a New Chapter in the Yellowstone Legacy

With a massive opening, setting records for Paramount+ and its streaming service, ‘1883’ has proven to be yet another television ‘monster’ from creator Taylor Sheridan. Cast members Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Lamonica Garrett and Isabel May talk about how to balance being both the roots of the Dutton family, and an entirely new branch of the Yellowstone family tree.

Interviews, Celebrity Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonDecember 19, 2021Yellowstone, Yellowstone Interview, 1883, 1883 Yellowstone, Yellowstone 1883, Paramount Plus, Paramount+, Taylor Sheridan, Sam Elliott, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Comment

The Cast of 'Yellowstone' Discuss the Destructive Duttons and What Could Come in Season 4

After a literally explosive Season 3 finale, the COVID hiatus did not slow the wildly popular ‘Yellowstone’ at all, as the highly anticipated premiere promises to be just as combustable. Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton) and Kelsey Asbille (Monica) talked to FilmSpeak about the moral voices of their characters, can the Duttons ever be happy and their predictions for Season 4.

Interviews, TelevisionMichael Winn JohnsonNovember 7, 2021Yellowstone, Yellowstone Season 4, TV Reviews, Interview, Interview with Wes Bentley, Yellowstone Interview, Paramount+, Paramount Plus, Rip Wheeler, Kevin Costner, Kelsey Astibille, Wes BentleyComment