Ben Watkins, Matthew Lillard, and Wes Chatham on Expanding ‘Cross’ for Season 2

While covering New York Comic Con 2025, I attended the press conference for the second season of Cross and asked executive producer/showrunner Ben Watkins, Matthew Lillard, and Wes Chatham about bringing new characters and dynamics to the crime-thriller. The show is based on James Patterson’s best-selling book series.

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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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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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The Cast of ‘Black Phone 2’ on Continuing the Story and Exploring Their Characters

While covering New York Comic Con for The Nerds of Color, I had the chance to speak with Black Phone 2 stars Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, Miguel Mora, and Demián Bichir! We discussed the pressure of making a sequel, having Finn and Gwen’s sibling relationship as the heart of the story, bringing their own experiences to the characters, and more.

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Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, and Lee Pace Talk ‘The Running Man’ at NYCC

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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Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter Talk ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 at NYCC

While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I was lucky enough to speak with fan favorites Charlie Cox and Krysten Ritter about Daredevil: Born Again season 2, coming to Disney+ in March 2026.

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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley on the Identity of Marvel’s ‘Wonder Man’

While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I got to speak with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley about their eight-episode new Marvel series, Wonder Man, which premieres on January 27, 2026, at 6:00 pm PT.

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Brad Winderbaum Reflects on the NYCC Experience and Longevity of Marvel Characters

While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I had the chance to speak with Marvel’s Head of Television, Streaming, and Animation, Brad Winderbaum, about how conventions allow filmmakers to be part of the community, spending time with these characters through television, and more.

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Paul Bettany Previews ‘VisionQuest’ and the Show’s Powerful Themes

While covering the Marvel press line for The Nerds of Color at NYCC 2025, I had the opportunity to speak with MCU veteran Paul Bettany about VisionQuest, which will serve as the conclusion of the WandaVision and Agatha All Along trilogy. The new series will premiere in 2026 on Disney+.

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