The Cast And Creators Of All The Best Shows On TV Right Now Will Be At PaleyFest This Year — Here's What You Need To Know
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Hey, friends! If you're a fellow TV lover like me, then you may be familiar with a lil' something called PaleyFest, a fun TV festival in LA that The Paley Center for Media puts on every year. But if you've never heard of it, well...you're in for a treat!
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The Paley Center for Media is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) cultural institution whose mission is to preserve media history and explore media’s powerful shaping influence on our culture and society. The center is also home to an impressive archive (the Paley Archive), which is the largest public collection of its kind with over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements spanning more than 100 years.
For a quick explainer, PaleyFest brings fans together with the hottest stars for exclusive behind-the-scenes scoops, hilarious anecdotes, and breaking news stories. Each event features a premiere screening or an episode specially chosen for PaleyFest fans, followed by a conversation with the stars and a Q&A with the audience.
Here's James Marsden, Evan Rachel Wood, and Thandiwe Newton at the Westworld screening and panel from 2017.
And FWIW, I have been to PaleyFest a few times in the past and can honestly say it's always really fun to see and listen to your favorite stars and creators IRL — so many of them have funny and fascinating stories to tell about the making of their shows! And FYI, they even do a red carpet before each panel that fans can watch from above (if that's your thing!).
The cast of This Is Us on the red carpet at the 2022 festival.
So, here's a look at all the panels this year, which BTW, are *chef's kiss*:
The Mandalorian
Friday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m.
An epic opening night celebration featuring a special screening selected for this event by the producers, followed by a conversation and Q&A.
Panel guests:
Jon Favreau, Showrunner & Executive Producer Dave Filoni, Executive Producer Rick Famuyiwa, Executive Producer Plus cast to be announced.
Abbott Elementary
Saturday, April 1 at 2:00 p.m.
A hilarious celebration of one of TV’s best comedies! Special screening, conversation, and Q&A with the stars.
Panel guests:
Quinta Brunson, “Janine Teagues,” Creator & Executive ProducerTyler James Williams, “Gregory Eddie”Lisa Ann Walter, “Melissa Schemmenti”Chris Perfetti, “Jacob Hill”William Stanford Davis, “Mr. Johnson”Additional guests to be announced.
Yellowstone
Saturday, April 1 at 7:00 p.m.
The global phenomenon makes its PaleyFest debut! Featuring a special screening selected for this event by the producers, followed by a conversation and Q&A.
Panel guests:
Taylor Sheridan, Co-creator & Executive ProducerDavid Glasser, Executive ProducerKevin Costner, Executive Producer, "John Dutton"Kelly Reilly, "Beth Dutton"Cole Hauser, "Rip Wheeler"Luke Grimes, "Kayce Dutton"Kelsey Asbille, "Monica Dutton"Wes Bentley, "Jamie Dutton"Gil Birmingham, "Thomas Rainwater"Jacki Weaver, "Caroline Warner"Additional guests to be announced.
Grey's Anatomy
Sunday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m.
Celebrating this PaleyFest favorite with a special screening selected for this event by the producers, followed by a conversation and Q&A.
Panel guests:
Krista Vernoff, Showrunner & Executive ProducerDebbie Allen, Executive Producer, “Catherine Fox” Chandra Wilson, “Miranda Bailey”James Pickens, Jr., “Richard Webber”Kevin McKidd, “Owen Hunt”Caterina Scorsone, “Amelia Shepherd”Camilla Luddington, “Jo Wilson”Kelly McCreary, “Maggie Pierce”Kim Raver, “Teddy Altman”Jake Borelli, “Levi Schmitt”Chris Carmack, “Atticus ‘Link’ Lincoln”Anthony Hill, “Winston Ngudu”Alexis Floyd, “Simone Griffith”Harry Shum, Jr., “Benson ‘Blue’ Kwan” Adelaide Kane, “Jules Millin”Midori Francis, “Mika Yasuda” Niko Terho, “Lucas Adams”
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Sunday, April 2 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the fun as we salute the series' landmark final season with hilarious moments, fun surprises, a Q&A, and more.
Panel guests:
James Corden, Host & Executive ProducerBen Winston, Executive ProducerRob Crabbe, Executive Producer
Yellowjackets
Monday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Featuring a special premiere screening selected for this event by the producers, followed by a conversation and Q&A.
Panel guests:
Jonathan Lisco, Showrunner & Executive Producer Ashley Lyle, Showrunner & Executive Producer Bart Nickerson, Showrunner & Executive Producer Melanie Lynskey, “Shauna” Christina Ricci, “Misty” Juliette Lewis, “Natalie” Tawny Cypress, “Taissa” Simone Kessell, “Lottie” Lauren Ambrose, “Van” Sophie Nélisse, “Teen Shauna” Sophie Thatcher, “Teen Natalie” Samantha Hanratty, “Teen Misty” Courtney Eaton, “Teen Lottie” Liv Hewson, “Teen Van” Steven Krueger, “Ben Scott” Warren Kole, “Jeff Sadecki” Kevin Alves, “Teen Travis”
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Tuesday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.
A salute to the landmark series' final season, featuring a special selected for this event followed by a conversation and Q&A.
Panel guests:
Amy Sherman-Palladino, Creator, Writer, Director & Executive Producer Daniel Palladino, Writer, Director & Executive Producer Rachel Brosnahan, “Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel” Alex Borstein, “Susie Meyerson” Tony Shalhoub, “Abe Weissman” Marin Hinkle, “Rose Weissman” Michael Zegen, “Joel Maisel” Kevin Pollak, “Moishe Maisel” Caroline Aaron, “Shirley Maisel”
BTW, if you don't live in the greater Los Angeles area (or aren't planning to make a trip), the Paley Center for Media will share highlights and select conversations from the festival on their YouTube channel.
The hottest festival in town is happening from March 31 to April 4 at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, CA. And ~hot tip~, you can get advance tickets (and the best seats) at a discount when you become a Paley member.
