The ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Cast Reflect on Being Part of the Legacy

November 12, 2025February 4, 2026 Sophia Soto

While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I caught up with Percy Jackson and the Olympians stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri. They discussed being forever part of the legacy created by Rick Riordan’s beloved book series through their portrayals of Percy, Grover Underwood, and Annabeth Chase.

Animation, Interview, Movies

Ginnifer Goodwin Discusses ‘Zootopia 2’ and Voice Acting

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Sophia Soto

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.

Interview, Television

James Pickens Jr. Reflects on the Impact of ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 Sophia Soto

James Pickens Jr. has starred as Doctor Richard Webber on ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy since its premiere in 2005. The popular medical drama returns for its 22nd season on Thursday, October 9, at 10 PM ET. The actor spoke with The Nerds of Color during the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet about his character’s evolution, how the medical drama has been shared from generation to generation, and more.

Interview, Television

Javicia Leslie and Deniz Akdeniz Talk Dream ‘High Potential’ Storylines

September 23, 2025September 24, 2025 Sophia Soto

ABC’s High Potential is back for its second season, with new episodes airing on Tuesdays at 10 pm ET. Javicia Leslie and Denis Akdeniz return as Daphne and Lev “Oz” Ozdil, respectively. While covering the 2025 Disney Upfront red carpet, I spoke with the actors about how the show challenges them, dream storylines, and more.

Interview, Television

Iantha Richardson on the Amazing Challenges of ‘Will Trent’

September 13, 2025 Sophia Soto

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.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan Talk Their ‘Deli Boys’ Roles

September 10, 2025 Sophia Soto

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.

Interview, Television

Sheryl Lee Ralph Talks Her Magical ‘Abbott Elementary’ Journey

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 Sophia Soto

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!

Interview, Television1 Comment

Reflecting on ‘9-1-1’ with Star Oliver Stark on the Disney Upfront Red Carpet

May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 Sophia Soto

Oliver Stark plays firefighter Evan “Buck” Buckley on 9-1-1. All episodes of the eighth season are now streaming on Hulu. The drama series will return for a ninth season as part of ABC’s fall 2025 primetime schedule, airing Thursdays at 8 PM.

Interview, Streaming, Television

The ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Trio Share Their Excitement for Season 2

August 6, 2024February 4, 2026 Sophia Soto

On the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I got to reunite with Percy Jackson and the Olympians stars Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri! The Disney+ show, which is based on the book series by Rick Riordan, has been renewed for a second season.

Interview, Television

Danny DeVito Discusses ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ on the Disney Upfront Red Carpet

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 Sophia Soto

While covering the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the privilege of interviewing the legendary and hilarious Danny DeVito! We chatted about season 17 of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, which is on the way.

Interview, Television

‘Abbott Elementary’ Star Lisa Ann Walter Talks the Fun of Exploring Her Character

July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Sophia Soto

On the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I caught up with Lisa Ann Walter to discuss her Abbott Elementary character and why the show has become a comfort for so many. Season 4 of the comedy will premiere Wednesday, October 9 at 9:30 PM on ABC.

Interview, Marvel, Television

‘Ironheart’ Star Dominique Thorne Discusses Her First Time Leading a Series

July 6, 2024 Sophia Soto

During the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the honor of chatting with Dominique Thorne, who stars as Riri Williams in Ironheart, about the first things that stood out to her when reading the script, what she hopes to add to the Marvel legacy, and the fun of leading a show for the first time. The new series is coming soon to Disney+.

Documentary, Interview

Jason Parham and Prentice Penny on the Response to ‘Black Twitter: A People’s History’

June 19, 2024June 20, 2024 Sophia Soto

During the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I spoke with Jason Parham and executive producer Prentice Penny about Black Twitter: A People’s History. The docuseries, which is currently streaming on Hulu, is based on Parham’s WIRED cover story, “A People’s History of Black Twitter.”

Interview, Streaming, Television

Cleopatra Coleman Chats FX’s ‘Clipped’ on the Disney Upfront Red Carpet

June 13, 2024 Sophia Soto

While covering the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I spoke with Cleopatra Coleman, who stars as V. Stiviano in Clipped. The first three episodes are currently streaming on Hulu and new episodes are released every Tuesday.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan Preview ‘Deli Boys’

May 25, 2024June 13, 2024 Sophia Soto

While covering the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the chance to speak with Asif Ali, Saagar Shaikh, and Poorna Jagannathan about Deli Boys and their characters! The new series is coming soon to Hulu.

Marvel, Streaming

‘Agatha All Along’ Star Kathryn Hahn Talks the Incredible Cast, Marvel Fans, and Witches

May 18, 2024June 13, 2024 Sophia Soto

While covering the Disney 2024 Upfront Red Carpet, I had the chance to ask Kathryn Hahn about the amazing fan response to her Marvel character and the excitement surrounding Agatha All Along. The new series will premiere on Disney+ with two episodes on September 18.