Leah Sava’ Jeffries stars as Annabeth Chase in season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on The Sea of Monsters, which is the second installment of Rick Riordan’s book series. All episodes are now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, and the show’s third season is currently in production.
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For seven seasons, Chloe Bennet starred as Daisy Johnson/Quake on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Since the series ended in 2020, fans have been desperate to see her powerful character appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a testament to how loved she remains today. I had the incredible opportunity to interview the actress at NYCC about her connection with the show’s fans, stepping into a role that allowed young women of color to feel seen within the franchise, and more.
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Jeanine Mason stars as Eva in WondLa, based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The third and last installment includes six episodes and premieres November 26 on Apple TV.
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Ginnifer Goodwin reprises her role as Judy Hopps in Zootopia 2, which opens in theaters on November 26. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, The Nerds of Color spoke to the actress about making projects that the whole family can enjoy, what surprised her most about voice acting, and more.
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Iantha Richardson stars as Faith Mitchell in ABC’s Will Trent, based on Karin Slaughter’s New York Times bestselling book series. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actress about how the show has challenged her and the opportunity to grow with her character.
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The Man in My Basement is a mind-bending thriller that digs deep into fears, race, and guilt. Corey Hawkins stars in this film as a guilt-ridden man severely down on his luck when a mysterious stranger makes a lucrative offer. Anna Diop also stars as an ambitious historical curator who seeks to make history. They had a chance to discuss with The Nerds of Color how their characters process their dilemmas and what they learned from filming this adaptation.
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The Baddest Bot B of all is back! M3GAN 2.0 is now officially in theaters. The sequel to the surprise horror charmer, M3GAN, promises a complete genre shift, and bigger, crazier challenges for Allison Williams’ Gemma and Violet McGraw’s Cady, as they are forced to team up with their favorite homicidal TikTok-ing robo-doll to stop another killer AI from destroying the world.
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Allison Williams produces and stars as Gemma in M3GAN 2.0, which will be released in theaters on June 27. While at NYCC last year, I had the chance to speak with the actress about her convention experience, the response to M3GAN, and more.
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Jurnee Smollett stars as Michelle Calderone in Smoke. The first two episodes of the drama will premiere Friday, June 27, on Apple TV+, followed by a new episode weekly through August 15.
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Aparna Brielle plays Tina Mukerji in Netflix’s FUBAR. The second season is now streaming, and I had the chance to ask the actress about reprising her role, the fun of mixing action with comedy, the first time she felt seen on-screen, advocating for mental health, and more.
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Ali Fumiko Whitney executive produces and portrays Riley in Worth the Wait, which is now streaming on Tubi. I had the chance to ask the actress about working with an entirely Asian and Asian American cast, resonating with the different storylines, her all-time favorite movie/TV relationships, and more.
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Sheryl Lee Ralph stars as Barbara Howard in Abbott Elementary. The series will return for a fifth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Wednesdays at 8:30 PM. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actress about the importance of comedy and the opportunity to grow with her character. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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Tati Gabrielle is giving Marienne Bellamy the happy ending and closure she deserves in the fifth and final season of You. All episodes of the series are streaming on Netflix, and this conversation will contain spoilers.
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On May 6, Myra Molloy will take over the lead role of Eurydice in the Tony-winning Hadestown. I had the chance to ask the actress about being the first Thai lead in a Broadway musical, how she prepares for a performance, what stood out to her about this story, and more. Keep reading for everything she shared!
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Jeanine Mason voices Eva in WondLa, which is based on Tony DiTerlizzi’s bestselling book series, The Search for WondLa. The seven-episode second season is now streaming on Apple TV+.
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Anna Lambe stars as Siaja in North of North. All episodes of the first season are now streaming on Netflix. We talked about how authenticity was front and center for this project, filming in her hometown, the visceral experience of watching the series, tackling difficult topics with humor, and taking risks.
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Danielle Moné Truitt is back as Sergeant Ayanna Bell in the fifth season of Law & Order: Organized Crime, which premieres Thursday, April 17, with the first two episodes on Peacock. After that, new episodes will be released weekly, and the first episode will also air at 10 PM on NBC.
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Maria Canals-Barrera is back as Theresa Russo in “When You Wish Upon A Squonk,” the first season’s penultimate episode. Fans can enjoy 11 all-new episodes of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place today on Disney+.
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Alicia Hannah-Kim portrays Kim Da-Eun, The Karate Kid franchise’s first and only female sensei, in Cobra Kai. All episodes of the series are now streaming on Netflix.
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While covering New York Comic Con 2024, I had the chance to speak with Drop director Chris Landon and star Meghann Fahy after the Blumfest panel. The thriller will be released in theaters on April 11.
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Sarah Jeffery plays Dolores Washington in The Six Triple Eight. The movie, which was inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is currently streaming on Netflix.
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Melissa Rauch executive produces and stars as Abby Stone in Night Court, which is based on the original hit series that ran for nine seasons. New episodes air Tuesdays on NBC at 8:30 PM ET/PT.
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Milauna Jackson portrays Lt. Campbell in The Six Triple Eight. The film, which is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of color to serve overseas in WWII, is now streaming on Netflix.
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