The ‘School Spirits’ Cast Teases “Apocalyptic” Season 3

It’s always spooky season in Split River.

School Spirits is back and scarier than ever. The third season of the teen drama-horror, which premieres January 28 on Paramount+, follows Maddie (Peyton List) as she deals with terrifying visions and struggles to adjust back to the living world. Meanwhile, Simon (Kristian Ventura), now trapped in the afterlife, is determined to unearth the buried secrets of Split River High once and for all.

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‘Wonder Man’ Stars Unleash One of Marvel’s Most Powerful Characters with a Haitian Twist

Filled with action, humor, and Haitian-infused heart, you positively cannot negatively charge Wonder Man. This hit new series expertly leans into its meta portrayal of superhero fatigue while fully captivating the audience. The Nerds of Color had the opportunity to chat with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Andrew Guest about bringing Wonder Man to life onscreen.

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The Cast and Creatives Say Family is Still the Heart of ‘Drops of God’

Drops of God’s second season premieres this week on AppleTV. The television series’ first season, adapted from the popular manga of the same name, was initially set to be a limited series, but due to the overwhelming praise from critics (it’s still 100% on Rotten Tomatoes) and winning an International Emmy for Best Drama, the series was given a second season to continue newly-discovered siblings — Camille (Fleur Geffrier) and Issei (Tomohisa Yamashita) — on their journey into the mysteries of wine.

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Aryan Simhadri Breaks Down Grover’s ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Season 2 Arc

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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‘How to Lose a Popularity Contest’ Stars on the “Universal” Appeal of Rom-Coms

Valentine’s Day is still a month out, but Sara Waisglass (Ginny & Georgia) and Chase Hudson (Downfalls High) are already feeling the love in Tubi’s new rom-com How to Lose a Popularity Contest.

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Exploring FX’s ‘The Beauty’ with Anthony Ramos, Ashton Kutcher, and Jeremy Pope

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 ‘Tell Me Lies’ Cast Talks Season 3 and the Important Larger Conversation

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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‘Laughing Voodoo’ Brings the Funny With Haitian American Comedian Malik S.

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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Investigating on the Set of ‘The Hunting Party’ Season 2 with the Stars and Creator JJ Bailey

Back in November, I had the chance to visit the set of NBC’s The Hunting Party. Along with touring some of the season 2 filming locations, I spoke with creator/co-showrunner/writer/EP JJ Bailey as well as cast members Melissa Roxburgh, Patrick Sabongui, Josh McKenzie, and Sara García. We discussed growing with their characters, upcoming guest stars, collaborating on storyline details, and much more.

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Randy Ribay on Returning to Write the Last of the ‘Roku’ Duology

Avatar Roku is back in The Awakening of Roku. It is the latter half of his respective duology, as part of the Chronicles of the Avatar series — the young adult fiction series set within the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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‘Anaconda’ is a Fun Jungle Adventure That Tackles Having a Midlife Crisis

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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Lily Collins and Ashley Park Discuss Their ‘Emily in Paris’ Friendship and Season 5

With the fifth season of Emily in Paris officially streaming on Netflix, I’m thrilled to share my spoiler-filled interview with Lily Collins and Ashley Park, who star as Emily Cooper and Mindy Chen. We discussed the importance of avoiding outdated female tropes and how they inspire each other.

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Chloe Bennet Reflects on ‘Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’ and the Impact of Daisy Johnson

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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​Adam McArthur: The Heart, Humor, and Chaos Behind His Characters

Actor Adam McArthur offers a thoughtful and often surprising look into the art of character-building. Known for voicing an eclectic mix of earnest heroes, unlikely fighters, and delightfully chaotic menaces, McArthur approaches each role with a level of emotional intelligence that elevates even the wildest premises.

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Entrevista con director Rodrigo Moreno Fernández de ‘El llorón’

Director de películas cortas Rodrigo Moreno Fernández de Texas y México se sentó con los Nerds de color para hablar sobre su nueva película corta El llorón. En esta entrevista, Moreno Fernández nos habló sobre los funerales, los plañideros (lloradores profesionales) y la inteligencia artificial.

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Rick Riordan and the Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Discuss Season 2

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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Susan Pourfar on the Cultural Resonance ‘Meet the Cartozians’

We speak with actress Susan Pourfar of Meet the Cartozians, currently playing at New York City’s Second Stage Theater until December 14.

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Emma Tammi Talks Returning for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’

Emma Tammi is back for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, based on the popular video game series by Scott Cawthon. The first film, released in 2023, became the highest-grossing horror movie of the year. I caught up with the director/executive producer at New York Comic Con to discuss how the characters will continue to grow, which Easter eggs to include, and more.

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Raffi Barsoumian on Embodying the Armenian American Struggle in ‘Meet the Cartozians’

Raffi Barsoumian, of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow fame as Bishop, among other roles, steps into his Armenian heritage in playwright Talenene Monahon’s magnificent play, Meet the Cartozians, currently playing at New York City’s Second Stage Theater until December 14.

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Rian Johnson and the Cast of ‘Wake Up Dead Man’ on What Their Characters Represent

Rian Johnson’s Knives Out films have always featured some form of social commentary. The first film uses the death of a wealthy novelist, who has been estranged from his toxic and privileged family, to critique the selfish nature of the ultra-rich. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery adds another layer of commentary on the entitled 1%, especially those in power who rely heavily on sycophantic enablers. It also touches on toxic masculinity and the superficial nature and facade of wealth from online personalities.

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Lili Reinhart and Cooper Raiff Talk ‘Hal & Harper’ and Heartbreak

Despite the rosy picture that sitcoms like Friends have painted for decades, young adulthood can be incredibly challenging, confusing, and even lonely at times. This formative time in life brings so many changes: new financial responsibilities, shifting family dynamics, relationships beginning and ending… the list goes on.

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‘WondLa’ Star Jeanine Mason Discusses Season 3 and Keeping Her Characters Close

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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Charlie Gillespie and Drew Ray Tanner Tackle ‘Sidelined 2: Intercepted’

Nice catch, cheer! Power couple Drayton Lahey (Noah Beck) and Dallas Bryan (Sienna Agudong) return to the field for more fun in Tubi’s Sidelined 2: Intercepted.

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