Hunter Schafer, Michelle Yeoh, Alan Ritchson and more to participate in the studio, presented by Google TV on July 24-25. Nintendo will also have an exclusive gaming lounge. Variety’s Faith & Media Impact Report 2026: Nominations Are Open 2 hours ago Horror-Comedy ‘Bad Karaoke’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Tubi FrightFest Premiere (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago ‘Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal’ TV Series in Development; Based on Supernatural Novel by ‘Hellboy’ Creator Mike Mignola and Thomas E.
Sniegoski (EXCLUSIVE) 4 hours ago Variety’s Interview Studio will return to San Diego on July 24-25 in partnership with Google TV featuring a lineup of in-depth interviews and conversations with leading talent and creators. “This event has become a defining fixture of the entertainment industry, uniting the creative community, talent, and fans in a celebration of storytelling and culture,” said Dea Lawrence, co-president and publisher, Variety. “We’re delighted to once again partner with Google TV and Nintendo to create an unforgettable experience that brings super-fans together.” Related Stories World Cup Viewership Propels Telemundo and Peacock, Smashing TV Ratings Records The 2026 World Cup's Most Stylish Moments: From Erling Haaland's Birkin Collection to Kylian Mbappé's Dior Ensembles This year’s conversations will include the following: Popular on Variety Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira, Jake Wyatt, Brendan Clogher, Karen Graci (“My Adventures With Superman”) Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Sheila Atim, Rolin Jones, Hannah Moscovitch, Mark Johnson (“Vampire Lestat”) Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, Olive Abercrombie (“Percy Jackson and the Olympians”) Eric Nam, Román Zaragoza, Jessica Matten, Dionne Quan, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, Lauren Montgomery (“Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender”) Utkarsh Ambudkar, Asher Grodman, Sheila Carrasco, Román Zaragoza (“Ghosts”); Ed Weeks, Allegra Edwards, Jaren Lewison, Helen J.
Shen, Parker Young (“Eternally Yours”) Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, Mike Dirnt, Mason Thames, Lee Kirk (“Nimrods”) Mike Flanagan, Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, Matthew Lillard (“Carrie”) Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, Silka Luisa (“Blade Runner 2099”) David Giuntoli, Elizabeth Tulloch, Russell Hornsby, Silas Weir Mitchell, Bree Turner, Reggie Lee, Sasha Roiz, Alexis Denisof, David Greenwalt (“Grimm”) Anson Mount, Rebecca Romijn, Ethan Peck, Paul Wesley, Celia Rose Gooding, Melissa Navia, Christina Chong, Akiva Goldsman, Henry Alonso Myers (“Star Trek: Strange New Worlds”) Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten (“Reacher & Neagley”) Lana Condor, Dave Green (“Coyote vs. Acme”) Rebecca Ferguson, Common, Alexandria Riley, Ashley Zukerman, Jessica Henwick, Graham Yost (“Silo”) Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Jimmi Simpson, Aimee Garcia, Seth Hoffman (“The Walking Dead: Dead City”) Benjamin Walker, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniel Weyman, Jamie Campbell Bower, Ismmael Cruz Córdova, Owain Arthur, Charlie Vickers, Patrick McKay, J.D Payne (“The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power”) “At Google TV, we are passionate about celebrating creative excellence,” said Shalini Govil-Pai, VP & GM of TV Platforms at Google.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with Variety, shining a spotlight on the brilliant directors, actors, and talent who push the boundaries of storytelling.” The Interview Studio Lounge will host an exclusive Nintendo gaming activation where talent and cast members can face off in friendly matches of “Nintendo Switch Sports Resort” on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This first-look experience will give guests access to the game ahead of its official release, creating organic opportunities for social content, cast interaction, and lighthearted competition with The Rizzler. The “Splatoon Raiders” game will also be available to play.
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