2024 Contenders
Actors Hannah Einbinder, Heidi Gardner, Daniel Ings, Josh Lucas, Sheryl Lee Ralph and J.B. Smoove share their stories of auditions, inspiration and sometimes desperation.
Maya Erskine, Giancarlo Esposito, Jess Hong, Carrie Preston, Amy Ryan and Morgan Spector gather to talk about their series and building their characters. ‘Just let me obey,’ says one.
The Envelope gathers Awkwafina, Jeff Daniels, Tom Hollander, Dakota Fanning and more to talk about their limited series and life in the biz
2023 Contenders
Craig Mazin, Bill Lawrence, Janine Nabers, Liz Tigelaar, Ramy Youssef and John Hoffman sound off about the industry, taking credit and “worry management.”
In a roundtable conversation, Diego Luna, Helen Mirren, Bella Ramsey, Christina Ricci, Patrick Stewart and Jeremy Strong dive deep into their appreciation of writers, mothers and “not giving a f--”
For actors Riley Keough, Emily Blunt, Kathryn Hahn, Niecy Nash-Betts, Murray Bartlett and Paul Walter Hauser, learning new skills come with the job.
Phil Dunster, Janelle James, Adam Scott, Molly Shannon and others reveal the push and pull of being funny on TV
2022 Contenders
Six TV stars, including Tyler James Williams, Craig Robinson, Natasha Lyonne and Elle Fanning, reveal how the funny mind works.
The creators of ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘First Lady,’ ‘Good Fight’ and ‘Man Who Fell to Earth’ join the Envelope Roundtable to talk about casting concerns, the role of Twitter and more.
Six Emmy contenders, including Adam Scott, Jin Ha, Rhea Seehorn and Kaitlyn Dever, discuss learning from teachers, collaborating with directors and watching themselves in our 2022 Envelope Drama Roundtable.
2021 Contenders
The Envelope Showrunners Roundtable gathers the creators of ‘Bridgerton,’ ‘Dickinson,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Handmaid’s Tale,’ ‘Genius: Aretha’ and ‘Small Axe’ to talk television today.
Emma Corrin, Hugh Grant, Ethan Hawke, Anthony Mackie, Elisabeth Moss and Jurnee Smollett take us behind the scenes to talk narcissists, grandparents and delivering meaningful work.
The Comedy Roundtable calls on Wanda Sykes, Jane Krakowski, Kenan Thompson, Anna Konkle, Robin Thede, and newcomer to funny Michiel Huisman to cheer us up.
2020 Contenders
Cate Blanchett, Cynthia Erivo, Nicole Kidman, Regina King, Hugh Jackman, Sandra Oh, Jeremy Strong and Kerry Washington instill humanity in their roles first.
Ted Danson, Jane Lynch, Linda Cardellini, Annie Murphy, William Jackson Harper and Nicholas Hoult discuss their fears and their funniest moments.
Series creators, including Chuck Lorre and Dan Levy, exchange ideas on what new TV productions might look like. Think cellophane for starters.