The lead role in Broadway's "Dear Evan Hansen" not only earned Ben Platt a Tony Award, he now curates an Instagram account with more star sightings than the Met Gala. Since the musical became a smash hit last fall, celebrities like Julianne Moore, Morgan Freeman and Ralph Fiennes have come backstage night after night to pay their respects. But there's A-list, and then there's God. On the afternoon he speaks to Variety, the 24-year-old Platt is re... Full Story on Variety.com →
Original 'Dynasty' Producer, Reboot's Showrunner Dish on CW's Update of '80s Soap Opera
Reboots are a risky proposition: How do you honor the original while bring a creative spin to the new version? The CW's new "Dynasty" is a decidedly modern take on the classic '80s soap. The characters, the setting, the storylines — and yes, the catfights — have all been reimagine …
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'Florida Project' Director Sean Baker on America's 'Hidden Homeless'
There are independent filmmakers. And then there are independent independent filmmakers — the ones who live in thrall to their muse, with a spirit that might be called defiance. Or maybe fearlessness. Sean Baker is one of those directors. In movies like "Tangerine," "Starlet" …
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Variety's 10 Actors to Watch 2017
Variety highlights performers who are sure to draw attention in the coming months, including Daniel Kaluuya, Kumail Nanjiani, and Timothee Chalamet.
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