Can't Stop Watching

Today, we can’t stop watching Mandy Moore, who plays Rebecca Pearson on NBC’s “This Is Us.” The actress and singer discusses how the show has influenced her new album, "Silver Landings," the first she’s made in over a decade. Moore also talks about her character Rebecca, who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment on this season of the show, and how she’s been staying in touch with the rest o...

Today, we can’t stop watching Tim Blake Nelson, who plays Wade Tillman, aka “Looking Glass,” on HBO’s “Watchmen.” Nelson talks to us about his native Oklahoma, where the TV series happens to be set, what he learned from playing a masked character and his next film project in Arkansas.

Today, we can’t stop watching J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri Kellman, Waystar Royco’s corporate attorney, on HBO’s comedy-drama “Succession.” Smith-Cameron talks about why her character is so popular with fans, what her character would be plotting during the pandemic and whether there will be more late-night phone calls with Roman Roy.

Today, we can’t stop watching Ricky Gervais, the comedian and actor who plays Tony Johnson on the Netflix dark comedy “After Life.” Gervais talks about the concept behind the show, coping with the death of loved ones and his plans for future stand-up comedy routines.

Today, we can’t stop watching Danny McBride, who plays Jesse Gemstone, the first-born son in a world-famous televangelist family, on HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones.” McBride discusses his religious upbringing, how producers persuaded John Goodman to play the role of patriarch on the show, and the call from fans to play Joe Exotic in the scripted adaptation of “Tiger King.”

Today, we can’t stop watching Justina Machado, who plays Penelope Alvarez on the Netflix comedy “One Day at a Time.” Machado takes us back to the moment she realized everything would change because of the pandemic. She also discusses the production of a special animated episode of the show and what it's been like to portray a Latina character shaped by Latino writers.

Today, we can’t stop watching Tom Pelphrey on the Netflix series “Ozark.” He plays Wendy Byrd’s wayward brother Ben, who is grappling with bipolar disorder amid the tensions of the drug cartel’s dealings. Pelphrey discusses how he prepared for his intense breakout role in Season 3, about playing scenes opposite Laura Linney and Janet McTeer, and how working in soap operas shaped him as an actor.

Today, we can’t stop watching Caitriona Balfe, who plays Claire Fraser in the Starz drama series “Outlander.” Balfe talks about the dramatic finale of Season 5, the moment Claire saves Jamie’s life and what it’s like to be a producer, not just an actor, on the show.

Today, we can’t stop watching Pamela Adlon, the creator, writer, director and star of “Better Things” on FX. Adlon breaks down how her own family is reflected in the show, explains why cooking has become therapeutic while she’s staying at home, and how she determines what crosses the line and what doesn’t.

Today, we can’t stop watching Jane Levy, who plays the smart computer coder Zoey Clarke on NBC’s musical dramedy “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Levy gives us some insight into the show’s love triangle, how she channels her character's grief and why she feels more connected than ever before with her audience. She also shares her strategy for memorizing lines, song lyrics and dance moves, all at t...

Today, we can’t stop watching Julia Garner, who plays Ruth Langmore on the Netflix series “Ozark.” Garner tells us how she’s been spending her time at home and gives her best guess on how her foul-mouthed character would handle the pandemic. She also reveals the different accents she’s had to master during her acting career, all while her bulldog is napping under her chair.

Today, we can’t stop watching Betty Gilpin, who plays Debbie “Liberty Belle” Eagan on the Netflix wrestling comedy, "GLOW." Gilpin talks about the podcasts she’s been listening to, why her husband’s birdwatching is driving her insane and what it's been like prepping for her upcoming role as Ann Coulter in Ryan Murphy’s “Impeachment: American Crime Story."

Today, we can’t stop watching Christine Baranski as the passionate feminist lawyer Diane Lockhart on the CBS All Access series “The Good Fight.” Baranski talks about singing "Ladies Who Lunch" with Meryl Streep and Audra McDonald for Stephen Sondheim's virtual birthday party, her next project with Julian Fellowes and the TV shows she loved as a kid.

Today, we can’t stop watching Sam Heughan on the Starz original series “Outlander.” Heughan opens up about scenes from the finale of Season 5, how he ended up doing a Highland fling on set and the pineapple upside-down cake he made as part of a virtual baking challenge with his castmates.

Today, we can’t stop watching Milo Ventimiglia on NBC’s “This Is Us.” We’ll talk to Ventimiglia about being quarantined in New Mexico, directing his costars this season and living up to the high standards of his good-guy character Jack Pearson.

Today, we can’t stop watching Mj Rodriguez on the FX drama “Pose.” Rodriguez shares her thoughts on standout moments from Season 2, like singing Whitney Houston’s version of the "The Star Spangled Banner" and battling it out on screen with Patti LuPone. She also talks about the Hollywood stars she looked up to as a kid and the Japanese anime show she can’t get enough of right now.

Today, we can’t stop watching David Harbour on Netflix’s "Stranger Things." Harbour tells us why his character, Police Chief Jim Hopper, reminds him of vintage Gene Hackman. He also reveals the time he lied to Aaron Sorkin, and what it's like working on set with all those kids.

Hosted by L.A. Times television reporter Yvonne Villarreal, "Can’t Stop Watching" features conversations with TV stars who’ve helped make the recent weeks of self-quarantine both bearable and entertaining. The actors and showrunners interviewed on the podcast will talk about their most fascinating roles, how their characters would handle the coronavirus, and what they’re watching on television rig...