Emmy-Nominated Series ‘Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter’ Gets Second Season at AMC Networks

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The Hollywood Reporter on Monday announced the return of its Emmy-nominated series Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter.

In a partnership with AMC Networks, the second season of the show will premiere May 24, at a new time of 10 p.m. PT/1 a.m. ET, exclusively on IFC and streaming on AMC+. New episodes will continue to premiere every Friday.

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The new season will consist of five new episodes featuring Emmy contenders, with installments each featuring a different theme: Comedy Actress, Drama Actor, Comedy Actor, Drama Actress and Stand-Up.

Each episode will highlight a dynamic ensemble of actors and delve deep into the urgent issues, creative methodologies and behind-the-scenes narratives that define entertainment. Conversations are moderated by THR’s Mikey O’Connell and Lacey Rose, while Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Yvonne Orji (Insecure) will return as host of the series.

Talent names for select episodes include:

Comedy Actress
(airing May 24 at 10 p.m. PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+)

• Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
• Maya Rudolph, Loot
• Kristen Wiig, Palm Royale
• Ego Nwodim, Saturday Night Live
• Michelle Buteau, Survival of the Thickest
• Renee Elise Goldsberry, Girls5Eva

Drama Actor
(airing June 7 at 10 p.m. PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+)

• Jon Hamm, Fargo and The Morning Show
• Nicholas Galitzine, Mary & George and Red, White & Royal Blue
• Clive Owen, Monsieur Spade and A Murder at the End of the World
• David Oyelowo, Lawmen: Bass Reeves
• Matt Bomer, Fellow Travelers
• Callum Turner, Masters of the Air

Comedy Actor
(airing June 14 at 10 p.m. PT on IFC and available to stream on AMC+)

• Theo James, The Gentleman
• Ricky Martin, Palm Royale
• Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
• Kelsey Grammer, Frasier
• Anthony Mackie, Twisted Metal
• John Goodman, The Righteus Gemstones and The Conners

Talent names for the Drama Actress and Stand-Up episodes are forthcoming. Broadcast times may be subject to change.

The news comes on the heels of Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter earning a Daytime Emmy nomination for best arts and popular culture program for its first season, which aired on SundanceTV.

The show is filmed on location in The Georgian Room at The Georgian Hotel, the iconic Hollywood hangout in Santa Monica.

Off Script With The Hollywood Reporter is executive produced by Elisabeth D. Rabishaw, executive vp and publisher of THR; Jason Rovou, vp video production and development at THR; and THR co-editor-in-chiefs Maer Roshan and Nekesa Mumbi Moody.

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