My Interview With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Star of 'Wonder Man'

It's nice to know, after all this time, that you can still experience a first in your work.

A few weeks ago, I interviewed Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the star of Marvel's superb series Wonder Man. Abdul Mateen had been nominated for an Emmy, and the show was getting close to ramping up for its second season. So there was plenty to discuss. I really enjoyed our chat.

Then, after I sent the story to my editor and it was set to be published, Disney dropped a bombshell: Despite already being renewed for a second season, Wonder Man was canceled without explanation. And with that, my article wasn't the same as it had once been.

You can read my profile here. We chatted about turning 40, starring in a David Fincher movie, and what it's like to play a guy who's a struggling actor. 

My Interview With Ashley Padilla

I had the best time talking to Ashley Padilla, one of my favorite Saturday Night Live cast members. We discussed her time at the Groundlings and her memories of working for Diane Keaton. You can read my piece here.  

(Photo by Sela Shiloni.)  

Martin Scorsese, Actor

This year, for the first time, Martin Scorsese received a major nomination for acting. In honor of his guest stint on the Emmy favorite The Studio, I looked at the great director's finest performances, exploring how persona and performance intertwine. Hope you enjoy.

My Interview With the Cast of 'Severance'

This was fun. For the Los Angeles Times, I chatted with seven members of the Severance ensemble. (From left to right, that's Zach Cherry, Britt Lower, John Turturro, Adam Scott, Dichen Lachman, Tramell Tillman and Patricia Arquette.) The interesting wrinkle? I talked to them all separately and at different times over the span of a few weeks. What this created was a fascinating experiment in seeing how each of them, on their own, reacted to the challenges of living up to the show's first season. I found them to be candid, even confessional, about the anxieties and issues they faced while filming Season Two. The result is this very satisfying piece, which I hope you enjoy.

(Photos by Jason Armond.)

My Interview With John Wilson

How I miss How to With John Wilson. For the Los Angeles Times, I spoke to John himself about his show's legacy and why it's so hard for him to describe his brilliant series. Hope you enjoy.

My Interview With Lizzy Caplan and Claire Danes, the Stars of 'Fleishman Is in Trouble'

I loved Fleishman Is in Trouble, but I noticed that Lizzy Caplan and Claire Danes hadn't done any interviews together to talk about the show. I rectified that for the Los Angeles Times: Hope you enjoy our chat.

My Interview With Aubrey Plaza, Star of 'The White Lotus'

I have interviewed Aubrey Plaza twice in the last six months for the Los Angeles Times. Back in December, I talked to her (and Theo Rossi) about Emily the Criminal. Now, she and I chat about The White Lotus. I was especially touched by her discussing being lonely as a permanent state. Hope you enjoy.

My Interview With Will Sharpe, Star of 'The White Lotus'

Will Sharpe is one-half of my favorite couple on the second season of The White Lotus. I talked to him for the Los Angeles Times.

My Interview With Michael Imperioli

For the Los Angeles Times, I hopped on a Zoom call with Michael Imperioli to talk about his work on the new season of The White Lotus. Our conversation segued across several topics, such as the research he did into sex addiction for his character and his relationship with his father. Hope you enjoy.

My Interview With Patricia Arquette

For the Los Angeles Times, I spoke with Patricia Arquette, who's Emmy-nominated for her superb work on Severance. We talked about tech companies, Roe vs. Wade, and putting her faith in her director (and friend) Ben Stiller. Hope you enjoy.