LaNisa Renee Frederick stars in the new season of Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on Prime Video. We had the chance to speak with her about how this role came to life and what audiences can take away from her journey and experiences as an artist.
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In Prime Video’s Bait, Riz Ahmed plays Shah Latif, a struggling actor who finds himself at the center of media attention for potentially being the next James Bond.
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Tracy Morgan, Daniel Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, and Bobby Moynihan star as Reggie Dinkins, Arthur Tobin, Monica Reese-Dinkins, and Rusty Boyd in The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, which premieres on February 23 at 8 PM with an encore of the pilot followed by a new episode at 8:30 PM. After that, episodes will continue to air Mondays at 8:30 PM on NBC, before becoming available the next day on Peacock.
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Malik S. delivers a hilarious hour-long comedy special that peels back the curtain on dating, growing up in a single-parent household, and the stereotypes of Haitian voodoo. The Nerds of Color had an exclusive opportunity to chat with Malik S. about his new special.
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Anaconda is a fast-paced jungle adventure that serves up a slithering good time. Starring Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Steve Zahn, and Thandiwe Newton, we had the opportunity to chat with the cast and take a look at how this film explores life, friendships, and handling a midlife crisis.
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While covering New York Comic Con for The Nerds of Color, I had the opportunity to interview Director Edgar Wright and stars Glen Powell and Lee Pace about all things The Running Man. The film hits theaters on November 14.
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Amazon MGM Studios just confirmed production is underway on Spaceballs 2, the decades-in-the-making follow-up to Mel Brooks’ 1987 space opera classic. The film will reunite Brooks with original stars Bill Pullman, Daphne Zuniga, and an unretired Rick Moranis. Though if history is any indication, they will never share any significant screen time together.
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It’s official: Deli Boys has been renewed for season 2! I recently had the chance to catch up with stars Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan at the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet about which shows they’d like to do a crossover with, the “joyous” set, and wardrobe details.
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When I pressed play on The Pickup, I was ready for a light, laugh-filled heist romp. Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson, and Eddie Murphy in one film? Directed by Tim Story? I expected chaos. I expected jokes. I expected surface-level fun. What I didn’t expect was a film that would detour from slapstick and romance into a quiet story about Black grief, corporate neglect, and what happens when the system that takes from us decides we’re not worth the refund.
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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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To celebrate Bride Hard, I spoke with Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Gigi Zumbado, and Sherry Cola about what they want to see when it comes to female leads, memorable bonding moments between the cast, their hopes for a sequel, and more. The new action comedy will be released in theaters on June 20.
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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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The Nerds of Color is thrilled to share an exclusive new clip from Bride Hard featuring Sherry Cola and Rebel Wilson! The female-led comedy-action will be released in theaters on June 20.
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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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Nadia Osman joins us once again to review Ramy Youssef and Pam Brady’s new raunchy animated series on Amazon Prime, #1 Happy Family USA.
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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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The Life List is now streaming on Netflix, and I recently had the chance to speak with stars Sofia Carson, Connie Britton, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian de Souza. The film is based on Lori Nelson Spielman’s novel of the same name.
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Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo star as Lily and Bob in Bob Trevino Likes It. The film is currently playing in theaters. I recently spoke with the actors about their outlook on social media and which character moment helped them unlock something new in their performances.
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Imagine being a wealthy and privileged Pakistani American kid who lives off their father’s money and with no care in the world. Then, all of a sudden, your father passes away, leaving you to fend for yourself because you learn about the actual business behind your father’s empire – drugs and money laundering.
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Lucy Hale and Virginia Gardner star in Laura Murphy’s F Marry Kill, which is now on digital and playing in select theaters. This discussion will contain major spoilers.
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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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Morality and philosophy have always been heavy subjects, influential and integral yes, but also intense and often strayed away from. The Good Place established itself, circa 2016, as a funny, colorful TV show with one premise in mind: tackling the afterlife. That’s all it was at the start, but as the show progressed, so too did the characters.
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