Collider Ladies Night & Collider Forces

Imagine growing up a huge Disney Channel fan and then scoring a starring role on a highly anticipated Disney+ series. That’s exactly what happened for Zuri Reed with National Treasure: Edge of History . In the sequel series to the National Treasure films starring Nicolas Cage , we meet a new lead character, Jess Valenzuela played by Lisette Olivera . Jess loves a good mystery and has a knack for s...

Madelaine Petsch is nearing the end of a seven-season run with Riverdale . While it’s likely scary to leave a long-running and very popular show behind, it will afford Petsch the opportunity to tackle other genres, flex new acting muscles, and maybe even get involved behind the scenes in different capacities. If her latest release, the Amazon Freevee film,  Hotel for the Holidays , is any ind...

Have you watched the first two episodes of Willow on Disney+ yet? If you haven’t, you should because the series is a delightful fantasy adventure featuring a stellar main ensemble brimming with chemistry. If you’ve already seen “The Gales” and “The High Aldwin,” however, I’m willing to bet you’re eager to learn more about Willow ’s  Ruby Cruz  who plays Queen Sorsha’s ( Joanne Whalley )...

As we often talk about on Collider Ladies Night , every path in this business is different, and those paths often evolve along the way. That’s exactly what happened to The White Lotus ’ Haley Lu Richardson . Richardson plays Portia on Season 2 of the hit HBO show. This time around, creator, writer and director Mike White takes the luxury, overindulgence, and often awful behavior to a White Lotus r...

The Collider Ladies Night sub-series, Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party , was made for creators like Nikyatu Jusu . It’s designed to put the spotlight on promising filmmakers in the early stages of their careers who deliver so big with a new project that their star is bound to soar. Mark my words; that will happen for Jusu and this industry is better off for it. After winning the HBO Short Film Comp...

As a big believer that Taylor Russell is one of the best actors of her generation, it was the ultimate treat to have her on an episode of Collider Ladies Night . Her star soared courtesy of the Escape Room franchise, she was named Breakthrough Actor of 2019 at the Gotham Awards for her work in Waves , and now she delivers one of the very best performances of 2022 in Luca Guadagnino ’s Bones and Al...

It may have taken Hong Chau longer than she would have liked for consistent opportunities to come her way, but it’s happening now and she’s proving that this industry should have taken notice far sooner. In her latest release, Mark Mylod ’s The Menu , she’s a one-of-a-kind force as Elsa, the restaurant captain at Chef Slowik’s ( Ralph Fiennes ) secluded and very exclusive dining experience at Hawt...

The  John Ajvide Lindqvist  novel,  Let the Right One In , already has one downright phenomenal big screen adaptation and a rock solid American remake. Is it really possible for the source material to go three for three on screen? Five episodes into Showtime’s  Let the Right One In  series, it looks that way. The show has a number of key characters to track. Most closely a...

Heather Langenkamp is a horror icon courtesy of her work as Nancy in A Nightmare on Elm Street . When you strike gold with an opportunity like that, it’s hard to imagine ever finding another role that’s on that same level. Langenkamp even said as much; “I knew nothing could be as good as Nancy. I've always felt that as a teenager and as a woman who grew up looking for good roles, it was really har...

David Gordon Green ’s Halloween trilogy may be coming to a close for Andi Matichak  with Halloween Ends on October 14th, but between her work ethic, passion, and lessons learned from the legendary  Jamie Lee Curtis ,   Matichak is bound to make the most of even more big screen opportunities moving forward. A first lead role in a Hollywood feature doesn’t get much bigger than th...

Ghosts marks Danielle Pinnock ’s very first series regular role. If you’ve seen even a single episode of the downright delightful CBS show, you’re well aware she’s making the most of the opportunity and that there’s just no better actor for the role of Alberta. Ghosts is an absolute must-see, one of the best new comedy series in recent years, but just in case you’re a little late to the game, we'v...

Mia Goth has been quietly amassing one of the most exciting filmographies out there for the last 10 years. Until now, that is. She’s delivered standout supporting performances in films like The Survivalist , A Cure for Wellness , Suspiria , and more, but Ti West is the first to fully embrace the powerhouse she is and send her star soaring in a big way by releasing not one but two features in a sin...

If you’re looking for a good example of someone who put in the work and experienced a steady climb to #1 on the call sheet, look no further than Abigail Cowen . While she has worked on a number of projects outside of Netflix, if you look at her work for the streamer alone she went from having a few lines in Stranger Things   to scoring a supporting role in The Chilling Adventures of Sabr...

There’s a slew of reasons why Cobra Kai is a very special series, but after being lucky enough to chat with the cast and creators for five seasons, one particular thing stands out — the Cobra Kai company is packed with people who understand these characters and are deeply dedicated to doing whatever they can to make their journeys stronger and stronger along the way. Mary Mouser made her first app...

Prime Video’s Lord of the Rings series, The Rings of Power , is a one-of-a-kind production, but fortunately, Nazanin Boniadi had a slew of past experiences that put her in prime position to make the absolute most of this whirlwind ride. The show takes place during the Second Age. While it may seem like a period of peace and calm, Morfydd Clark ’s Galadriel senses evil brewing and Boniadi’s Bronwyn...

Markella Kavenagh already had a handful of experience and credits to her name before jumping into The Rings of Power , but Prime Video’s The Lord of the Rings series is about to send her star soaring in a very big way. The show takes place before the events of Peter Jackson ’s Hobbit and Lord of the Rings film trilogies, during the Second Age. While there is some that view it as a time of peace in...

Ever since Evil first debuted on CBS in 2019, I was told time and time again that it was an absolute must-watch, that this genre mash-up of a show was right up my alley. I’m deeply embarrassed to admit that it took me until summer of 2022 to actually take that advice. But, sure enough, I fell so hard for Evil that now I’m determined to pay it forward — go watch all three seasons of Evil  on P...

Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party is all about making sure you’re well aware of some of the biggest talent on the rise right now and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Xochitl Gomez most certainly fits that description. She makes her MCU debut in the Doctor Strange sequel as America Chavez, a teenager with the ability to travel the multiverse via star-shaped portals. That power makes h...

Bailee Madison has been racking up titles in a variety of genres ever since scoring her first screen credit in 2006’s Lonely Hearts , but she’s currently in the process of making an especially big mark in horror. Given her passion for genre storytelling and the fact that she’s had the opportunity to learn from some of the best of the best over the years, that corner of the industry is mighty lucky...

Collider Ladies Night is all about revisiting lessons learned and discussing how they’ve influenced the current path a creator is on. In Christina Ricci ’s case, her decade’s worth of experience has led her straight to an Emmy nomination for playing a character who seems to well reflect her greatest ambitions as an artist. Yes, an artist. Ricci is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a...

Collider Ladies Night Pre-Party is all about giving you the heads-up on newer talent on the cusp of becoming very big and busy, and I’ve got a whole lot of faith that’ll be the case for Pretty Little Lairs: Original Sin star Chandler Kinney . The HBO Max reimagining takes place within the existing Pretty Little Liars universe, but it focuses on five new characters living in a different town. The e...

You better start catching up on Rachel Sennott ’s work now because she’s amassing must-see credits fast, and with her drive to explore multiple corners of this industry, that list is bound to continue growing at a rip-roaring pace. Sennott first gained notoriety through comedy, specifically in the stand-up and social media spheres. Her star soared in film with the release of Shiva Baby in 2020, wh...

Myha’la Herrold is on the rise in a big way. Not only is she making waves on HBO’s Industry , but she’s also an absolute powerhouse in A24’s latest release, Bodies Bodies Bodies directed by Halina Reijn . The movie covers what happens when a group of friends opts to ride out a hurricane by throwing a party at a secluded family mansion. During that party, they play a game — Bodies Bodies Bodies. It...

Zoey Deutch has been busy carving her own path in this industry for years now, and it’s something special. Not only has she racked up credits that highlight her greatest strengths while also showing off her range in front of the lens, but she’s also put a considerable about of time into building her behind-the-scenes resume as well. In fact, her third film serving as a producer is now available to...

Sofia Rosinsky delivers a true one-of-a-kind performance as Mac Coyle in the Prime Video adaptation of Paper Girls . Mac is the very first paperboy in Stony Stream who’s not, well, a boy. Now there’s also Camryn Jones ’ Tiff, Fina Strazza ’s KJ, and the newest papergirl, Riley Lai Nelet ’s Erin. Their paths collide in the wee hours of the morning on November 1, 1988, aka Hell Day. The hours after...