Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter Returns With Star-Studded Emmy Contenders Lineup

The Emmy-nominated series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter is back, and this season promises even more unfiltered, honest conversations with Hollywood’s biggest names. The new season kicks off with a powerful roundtable of top drama actresses, airing Friday, May 30 at 9 p.m. PT on IFC, and streaming the same day on AMC+.

Drama Actresses Lineup

Moderated by Mikey O’Connell, the Drama Actress episode will feature:

• Kathy Bates (Matlock)

• Cristin Milioti (The Penguin, Black Mirror)

• Helen Mirren (1923, MobLand)

• Niecy Nash-Betts (Grotesquerie)

• Parker Posey (The White Lotus)

• Keri Russell (The Diplomat)

Each of these Emmy contenders brings depth, brilliance, and distinct perspectives to the roundtable, creating must-watch conversations about the craft and challenges of television acting.

Upcoming Episode Schedule

The series continues with themed episodes, celebrating standout performances across genres:

Comedy Actress – June 6

• Kristen Bell, Hannah Einbinder, Kathryn Hahn, Natasha Lyonne, Michelle Williams, Jessica Williams
  Moderated by Lacey Rose

Comedy Actor – June 13

• Adam Brody, Ted Danson, John Mulaney, Seth Rogen, Jason Segel, Julio Torres
  Moderated by Lacey Rose

Drama Actor – June 20

• Walton Goggins, Cooper Koch, Diego Luna, Eddie Redmayne, Adam Scott, Jeffrey Wright
  Moderated by Lacey Rose

Stand-Up Comedy – Premiered May 23

• Jamie Foxx, Chelsea Handler, Hasan Minhaj, Seth Meyers, Sarah Silverman, Roy Wood Jr.
  Moderated by Lacey Rose

Why Off Script Stands Out

Unlike any other series, Off Script brings together a who’s who of Hollywood — many of whom rarely share the same space — for raw, revealing, and often hilarious conversations. Moderated by THR’s Lacey Rose and Mikey O’Connell, each episode captures the true essence of television artistry, from behind-the-scenes stories to moments of vulnerability and creative insight.

In conjunction with each episode release, THR.com and THR’s YouTube channel will publish exclusive digital covers, in-depth feature stories, and full video versions of the roundtables.

Produced by Industry Leaders

The series is executive produced by Elisabeth D. Rabishaw and Jason Rovou, with editorial leadership by Maer Roshan and Shirley Halperin.

This exciting announcement follows THR’s 58 SoCal Journalism Awards nominations, recognizing the platform’s excellence in journalism, digital media, and entertainment coverage.