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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Aryan Simhadri stars as Grover Underwood in season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which concludes with Wednesday’s finale, streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. The show’s third season is currently in production.
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Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope star as The Assassin, The Corporation, and Jeremy in The Beauty. The drama is based on the comic book series written by Jeremy Haun and Jason A. Hurley. I recently spoke with the actors about the show’s timely questions and the importance of focusing on the internal aspects of their characters.
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The third season of Tell Me Lies has arrived, and I recently had the opportunity to catch up with stars Sonia Mena, Alicia Crowder, Branden Cook, and Spencer House! We talked about how the series highlights the harm of toxic relationships, what each of their characters is dealing with, and more. Please note: these interviews will contain spoilers for the first three episodes, which are now streaming on Hulu.
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Malachi Kirby continues to deliver a moving and nuanced performance as Hezekiah Moscow in A Thousand Blows on Hulu. Kirby’s Jamaican heritage has influenced his portrayal of this character, and he hopes the audience can relate to the story’s portrayal of forgiveness and acceptance.
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While last year’s announcement of Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase caused significant discourse, Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians begins to shift its spotlight onto the developing relationship between Annabeth and Percy (Walker Scobell). If the show stays true to following the course of the books, that very relationship will cause many to engage in some deep introspection.
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To get ready for our adventure into the Sea of Monsters, I spoke with Percy Jackson and the Olympians author/co-creator/executive producer Rick Riordan, along with cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava’ Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn, and Daniel Diemer. We talked all about the second season, which premieres December 10 with the first two episodes on Disney+ and Hulu.
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Brandee Evans joins Season 3 of Reasonable Doubt as Monica, the talent manager of a popular musician who’s carrying a sinister secret. We chat with Evans about her role and what she hopes viewers can learn from her storyline.
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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.
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Disney is doing MORE Japanese anime styles, and I’m here for it. Based on Japan’s popular mobile game, Disney Twisted-Wonderland: The Animation is set to debut October 29 on Disney+ and Hulu.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Eenie Meanie is a high-octane thrill ride that will take you from the edge of your seat in anticipation, to laughing hysterically. Shawn Simmons expertly weaves the intricacies of an action thriller with a heist movie, featuring dynamic characters that leave you cheering for multiple sides.
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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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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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It’s about time we get a South Asian mobster family series! I’ve seen too many Italian mafia shows, so it’s exciting to finally see a Pakistani American family at the center of the story, using a deli as a front.
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Sterling K. Brown and James Marsden star as Xavier Collins and President Cal Bradford in Paradise. New episodes stream Tuesdays on Hulu.
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Hulu just released the first-look images from the new original scripted Deli Boys, which premieres Thursday, March 6 on Hulu.
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Ben Stiller and Linda Cardellini star as Mike and Gretchen in Nutcrackers. The new holiday movie is now streaming on Hulu!
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Part II of a three-part series looking at the Hulu series Interior Chinatown in relation to the Asian American-themed media it references, satirizes, and interpolates. The meta-comedic film-set motif of the show pointedly focuses on the “Chinatown Episode” featured in numerous crime-procedural shows, in which the protagonists investigate a murder in Chinatown, which brings them into contact with Asian exotica, typically at the rate of 1.5 murders per season.
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Simone Ashley brings the character of Alice to life in The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland. The new animated film is now streaming on Hulu and Prime Video!
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