Tonatiuh of ‘Kiss of the Spiderwoman’ on Becoming an Actor and the Birthright to Joy

October 9, 2025 Rosana Maris Arias

Tonatiuh plays Molina in the 2025 rendition of Kiss of the Spiderwoman, slated to hit theaters on October 10. We had the opportunity to speak to Tonatiuh about their journey to becoming an actor, one’s birthright to joy, and what this film can teach audiences in light of ongoing ICE raids in the United States.

Animation, Interview, Music

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Creators and Vocalists on the Unifying Power of Fandom

October 7, 2025October 6, 2025 Kelly Martinez

When KPop Demon Hunters premiered on Netflix in June, nobody could have predicted the global phenomenon the animated movie would become. Clocking in at over 236 million views to date, it’s secured the crown as the most popular Netflix film of all time. Months after its release, the hype is still going strong.

Interview, Television

‘One Chicago’ Returns This Fall to NBC and the Stars are Ready for Major Drama

October 3, 2025 Nikita Francois

NBC’s One Chicago casts and showrunners have major storylines headed this way for the fall. We caught up with some of the actors and producers from Chicago P.D., Chicago Med, and Chicago Fire for all of the latest details.

Interview, Television

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Sprinkles Magical Character Growth Among its Actors

October 1, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has shown a beautiful camaraderie between the cast of the Russo family throughout Season 2. We had a chance to chat with stars David Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown to get a glimpse of how the show has shaped their relationships and what we can expect during the rest of the season.

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, Movies

The Stars of ‘After The Hunt’ on Character Questions, Perspectives, and Judgments

October 1, 2025 Sophia Soto

Ayo Edebiri, Andrew Garfield, Julia Roberts, and Michael Stuhlbarg star in Luca Guadagnino’s After The Hunt. The film will be released in New York and Los Angeles theaters on October 10 before expanding on October 17. I spoke with the actors about the biggest questions they had regarding their characters, our instinct to make a judgment before hearing the full story, and more.

Interview, Television

‘The Paper’ Star Ramona Young on Building a Character from Scratch

September 30, 2025October 2, 2025 Nikita Francois

The Paper has quickly proven to be the perfect follow-up to The Office. The new show picks up a few years after the events of The Office and introduces us to several new characters. We had the opportunity to speak with Ramona Young who portrays the no-nonsense and emotionally guarded Nicole Lee.

Animation, Interview, Movies

‘Zootopia 2’ Creators Break Down the Sequel’s Themes and Animation

September 29, 2025 Michael Lee

Zootopia 2 marks Walt Disney Animation Studios’ return to the bustling animal metropolis nearly a decade after the original. The Nerds of Color caught up with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, as well as the creative team behind the film, to discuss expanding the world, creating new characters, and bringing the film’s themes of empathy and connection to life.

Conventions, Interview

LA Comic Con 2025 is a Verifiable Hit, with Plans for 2026 Already Underway

September 28, 2025September 28, 2025 Nikita Francois

LA Comic Con returned this year with packed panels, A-List special guests, and some brand new activations. Fans of Marvel, DC Comics, Disney, Universal Studios and so much more were able to soak up all of the fandom fun.

Animation, Movies

‘In Your Dreams’ Director Alex Woo on Family, Fantasy, and Nightmares

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 Michael Lee

“So dreams are where you can break the rules, but the story still has to feel true.” That’s how director Alex Woo sums up the delicate balance at the heart of Netflix’s In Your Dreams.

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.

Animation, Interview, Marvel

‘Marvel Zombies’ Producers on the Power of Ms. Marvel and the Future of ‘What If… ?’

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Marvel Zombies gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “no guts, no glory.” The upcoming miniseries, which is a continuation of the What If… ? Season 1 episode What If… Zombies?!, is Marvel Studios Animation’s first foray into TV-MA territory. At just four bloody episodes long, it’s easily the studio’s most gruesome show to date.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Siua Ikale’o on Bringing Life to His Breakout Role in ‘Chief of War’

September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 Lauren Lola

In the Apple TV+ historical drama, Chief of War, the cast is made up of many Polynesian actors; ranging from the hot shot that is Jason Momoa, to industry mainstays like Temuera Morrison and Cliff Curtis, and newcomers like Kaina Makua.

Interview, Sci Fi, Television

Erika Alexander on ‘Invasion’ Season 3, Representation, and Telling the Truth

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025 Ainsley 'LadyL' Landry

Apple TV+’s Invasion is back for its third season, raising the stakes and exploring the power of truth in the face of fear. In this exclusive interview, actress and activist Erika Alexander dives deep into her role as Marilyn Tanner, the passionate leader of Infinitas, a group fighting to expose the truth about the alien invasion and challenge the narratives controlled by the powers that be.

Animation, Interview, Star Wars

‘LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy — Pieces of the Past’ Cast and Creators on the New Series

September 16, 2025September 16, 2025 Michael Lee

LEGO and Star Wars open the door for creative remixes that could never happen in the original lore. From Jaxxon and the Old Republic’s Darth Revan sharing the same space to Porgs and Purrgils mashed up into a galactic chimera, fans use their imaginations to build and rebuild the galaxy far, far away in ways that are both hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt.

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, Movies

‘The Man in My Basement’ Stars Discuss Fears, Race, and Guilt

September 8, 2025 Nikita Francois

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.

Interview, Movies

Talking Gratitude with Austin Butler at the NYC Premiere of ‘Caught Stealing’

September 4, 2025September 3, 2025 Sophia Soto

While covering the Caught Stealing premiere red carpet in New York City, I had the opportunity to ask Austin Butler, who stars as Hank Thompson, how he forces himself to embrace new challenges while staying true to who he is, both personally and professionally.

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Taking ‘A Big Bold Beautiful Journey’ with Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 Sophia Soto

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell star as Sarah and David in Kogonada’s A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, set to be released in theaters on September 19. I had the opportunity to speak with the actors about why it’s never too late and how they remember the past moments that made them who they are today, while still continuing to open new doors for the future.

Interview, Movies

Bringing Noir Back at the World Premiere of ‘Hollywood Grit’

August 31, 2025 Elijah Isaiah Johnson

The stars came out for the red carpet premiere of director Ryan Curtis’ latest action noir offering, Hollywood Grit. Starring Max Martini as the titular Grit Thorn, alongside Linda Purl, Patrick Duffy, Nikki Howard, Linc Hand, David B. Meadows, Caylee Cowan, Benito Martinez, Ysabela Espinosa, the film centers around a fallen detective who must confront his past demons and navigate a treacherous path of corruption and deceit to find his missing, estranged singer daughter, unearthing a conspiracy that shakes him to his core.

Interview, Streaming, Television

Sean Kaufman Reflects on the Final Season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 Sophia Soto

Sean Kaufman portrays Steven in The Summer I Turned Pretty, based on the book series by Jenny Han. New episodes of the third and final season premiere weekly, every Wednesday on Prime Video. I caught up with the actor to discuss why the accident was such an important wake-up call for his character, Steven’s different relationships, all of the drama from episode seven, and more.

Books, Interview, Television

Anna Cathcart on ‘The Middlebridge Mysteries’ and Filming ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3

August 20, 2025August 20, 2025 Kelly Martinez

Get your headphones ready, XO, Kitty fans. Season 3 of Netflix’s hit YA show is still a ways away, but Anna Cathcart (Kitty Song-Covey) has been busy cooking up something special in the meantime. The 22-year-old actress stars as the voice of Violet in Audible’s The Middlebridge Mysteries.