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Mikey O'Connell

TV Features Editor

Mikey O'Connell is the TV Features Editor at The Hollywood Reporter, where he's held several positions since joining the magazine in 2011. Though his primary focus is covering the television industry, he frequently explores culture and film — writing and reporting features, news, interviews and profiles, as well as overseeing many annual editorial packages such as the Hollywood's 50 Most Powerful Showrunners issue. Mikey also manages weekly Q&A franchise Creative Space and wonders how many days will pass before his parents notice this new bio. (He'll report back on that.)

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Ben Stiller Gives Backstory on ‘Severance’ Grand Central Stunt, Jokes Budget With Apple Boss

"Sometimes, if we go over budget a little, they'll say to me, ‘Come on, guys!’ and then I start to worry for you," Stiller told Eddy Cue, a top exec at the $3.591 trillion company. "But you're in the black?"

How Danny McBride Recruited Bradley Cooper for That ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season Premiere

"I never thought we’d get a guy of his stature to wear a period piece wool costume in 90 degree weather for 10 days straight," McBride says of casting his surprise Civil War-set final season opener. "And for no money."

Paul Feig Tried to Kill ‘Simple Favor’ Sequel “Many Times”

“We threw out a whole script that was greenlit,” the filmmaker said, in a conversation that also touched on Blake Lively's wardrobe assists ("Such a fucking movie star") and studio distrust: "They never stop thinking you’re going to screw them."

Issa Rae Says “Diversity Needs a Better Publicist” 

"The anti-DEI, the immediate retraction of any efforts to level the playing field and focus on our stories, I think it [comes from] a big misunderstanding and a fear," the creator-actress argued at a SXSW keynote conversation.

Here’s How You Convince Amanda Seyfried to Leave The Farm

The 'Long Bright River' actress and producer says she's done with boredom (and her own insecurities), so stop offering her the same roles she's played over and over... unless it's 'Mamma Mia 3': "Show me the money!"

David Duchovny to Investigate Real-Life ‘X-Files’ for History, Tyler Perry Teams Up With Lifetime

Other news from a Wednesday A+E news blitz include a Judd family documentary at Lifetime and, because 15 seasons weren't enough, new (longer!) episodes of 'Storage Wars.'

Julianne Nicholson, Michaela Watkins and Eric Balfour Among ‘Hacks’ Season 4 Guest Stars

Another ten performers will appear in the Emmy-winning Max comedy's upcoming fourth season.

‘Crazy Rich Asians’ TV Series in the Works at Max — Adele Lim, Jon M. Chu Returning

Lim previously departed a planned film sequel to the 2018 blockbuster over a lack of parity with her co-writer.

Oscars Producers Promise Show Won’t Need to Kill Time This Year

After running under in 2024, prompting Jimmy Kimmel to read a certain critique of the show on-air, new host Conan O’Brien apparently has a surplus of material.

‘The Baldwins’ Addresses ‘Rust’ Shooting…Between Many, Many Jokes About Their Seven Kids

Tributes are paid to the late Halyna Hutchins in a bizarre premiere that mostly dwells on the size of their family and defends Hilaria Baldwin's fondness for Spanish.

D’Arcy Carden Will Be in the Final Season of ‘Handmaid’s Tale’

We won't say "booked," because she already filmed it, but the 'Good Place' alum is joining Elisabeth Moss in the last episodes of the Hulu series.