Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence Star in New Film
Excitement is building for the 23rd season of the acclaimed series, Actors on Actors. Airing on December 5, the series features in-depth conversations between Hollywood’s biggest stars. Among the key pairings are Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, who will share insights about their craft.
Upcoming Conversations and Schedule
This season promises a star-studded lineup of conversations over 13 consecutive days. Each episode will premiere first on CNN before being available on Variety’s digital platforms.
- December 5: Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler
- December 6: Julia Roberts and Sean Penn
- December 7: Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet
- December 8: Dwayne Johnson and Brendan Fraser
- December 9: Gwyneth Paltrow and Jacob Elordi
- December 10: Cynthia Erivo and Hugh Jackman
- December 11: Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke
- December 12: Stellan Skarsgård and Alexander Skarsgård
- December 13: Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons
- December 14: Kate Hudson and Jeremy Allen White
- December 15: Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor
- December 16: Colin Farrell and Jessie Buckley
- December 17: Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio
New Collaboration Between CNN and Variety
This season marks the first under a collaboration between CNN and Variety. Every episode will debut exclusively on CNN’s streaming platform, beginning at 9 a.m. ET, and later in the afternoon on Variety’s YouTube channel.
Print Magazine Release
In addition to the episodes, a special print issue of the annual Variety Actors on Actors magazine will be available on December 17. The issue will feature exclusive insights from stars like DiCaprio, Lawrence, and others.
Production Team Insights
Ramin Setoodeh, co-editor in chief of Variety, expressed enthusiasm for this season’s offerings. “We can’t wait for fans to enjoy these intricate conversations,” he stated. The series is executive produced by Setoodeh and Donna Pennestri from Variety, alongside Amy Entelis and Roxanna Sherwood for CNN Originals.
Fans of cinematic artistry should mark their calendars for this engaging series. Each episode promises to delve deep into the personal and professional lives of some of Hollywood’s finest talents.
