Variety announced the full episode lineup for the upcoming season of its interview series, Actors on Actors [1].
The series provides a rare glimpse into the craft of performance by pairing established stars with emerging talents or longtime collaborators. This season's roster highlights the intersection of different generations of cinema and television stardom.
Episodes are scheduled to begin on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and will run daily through Monday, June 14, 2026 [1]. The season opener on June 3 will feature Jennifer Aniston and Lisa Kudrow [1].
Other scheduled pairings include Sharon Stone and Keke Palmer, as well as Peter Dinklage and Kit Harington, who will appear in the June 5 episode [1]. The lineup also features Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, Paul Anthony Kelly and Patrick Ball, and Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott [1, 2].
Further episodes will showcase Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn, Tracy Morgan and Marcello Hernández, and Elizabeth Banks and Josh Hutcherson [1, 2]. The series will also feature Sally Field and Noah Wyle on June 12, along with Claire Danes and Richard Gadd [1].
The final announced pairing for the season consists of Colman Domingo and Sarah Pidgeon [1, 2]. Variety said the announcement serves to promote the new season and inform viewers of the guest lineup [1].
“Episodes begin Wednesday, June 3, 2026, and run daily through Monday, June 14, 2026.”
The curation of these pairings suggests a strategic mix of nostalgia and current relevance, blending 'Friends' alumni and 'Game of Thrones' stars with contemporary comedic and dramatic actors to maximize viewership across multiple demographics.
