Variety Interview Studio presented by Google TV returns
The Variety Interview Studio presented by Google TV returns to San Diego on July 24-25, reuniting talent, creators, and fans for in-depth conversations. Partnered with Google TV and Nintendo, the studio will feature casts from major streaming hits. Interviews will later publish across Variety.com and the outlet’s social channels for fans to watch.
Key Takeaways
- Variety’s Interview Studio returns to San Diego on July 24-25 with Google TV as presenting partner.
- Nintendo joins the activation with Switch 2 lounge play, including early access to Nintendo Switch Sports Resort.
- The lineup spans streaming and film casts from Percy Jackson to Rings of Power, Blade Runner 2099, and more.
- Studio conversations will publish on Variety.com and Variety’s social channels after the event.
When does the Variety Interview Studio presented return?
According to Variety, the Interview Studio is back in San Diego on July 24-25. The two-day setup pairs in-depth interviews with a lounge experience built for talent, creators, and super-fans.
Dea Lawrence, co-president and publisher of Variety, called the gathering “a defining fixture of the entertainment industry,” saying it unites the creative community, talent, and fans around storytelling and culture. She said Variety is delighted to partner again with Google TV and Nintendo for the experience.
For readers who follow convention-season chatter, this return sits squarely in the lane of streaming and TV alerts that matter to fans hunting cast conversations and first looks.
Which stars and shows are on the interview lineup?
Variety listed a wide slate of conversations for this year’s studio. Confirmed groups include Jack Quaid, Alice Lee, Ishmel Sahid, Kiana Madeira, Jake Wyatt, Brendan Clogher, and Karen Graci from “My Adventures With Superman.”
Also booked are Jacob Anderson, Eric Bogosian, Assad Zaman, Sheila Atim, Rolin Jones, Hannah Moscovitch, and Mark Johnson for “Vampire Lestat,” plus Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Tamara Smart, Levi Chrisopulos, and Olive Abercrombie from “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.”
Further sessions cover “Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender,” with Eric Nam, Román Zaragoza, Jessica Matten, Dionne Quan, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino, and Lauren Montgomery. “Ghosts” and “Eternally Yours” casts are also on the schedule, as are Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool, and Mike Dirnt with Mason Thames and Lee Kirk for “Nimrods.”
Horror and sci-fi fans get Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” ensemble, including Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard. Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, and Silka Luisa will discuss “Blade Runner 2099.” A “Grimm” reunion brings David Giuntoli, Elizabeth Tulloch, and fellow series alumni back together.
Additional conversations feature “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds,” Alan Ritchson and Maria Sten for “Reacher & Neagley,” Lana Condor and Dave Green for “Coyote vs. Acme,” the “Silo” cast led by Rebecca Ferguson, “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” and “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.”
What else will fans see beyond the interviews?
The Interview Studio Lounge will host an exclusive Nintendo gaming activation. Talent and cast members can face off in friendly matches of “Nintendo Switch Sports Resort” on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, giving guests a first look ahead of the game’s official release.
Variety says that early access should create organic social content, cast interaction, and lighthearted competition with The Rizzler. “Splatoon Raiders” will also be available to play in the lounge.
Shalini Govil-Pai, VP and GM of TV Platforms at Google, said Google TV is “passionate about celebrating creative excellence” and proud to continue its Variety partnership, spotlighting directors, actors, and talent who push storytelling boundaries.
Where can you watch the conversations after San Diego?
Conversations from the studio will be published across Variety.com and Variety’s social channels. That means audiences who cannot attend the San Diego dates can still catch the highlights once they roll out online.
Between the stacked cast list and the Nintendo Switch 2 lounge, the Variety Interview Studio presented by Google TV is positioned as both a press destination and a fan-facing content pipeline for the weeks after July 24-25.