Tag: TV
Jeff Foxworthy on making The Joke’s On Me and looking ahead after 42 years in comedy
The process of making The Joke’s On Me proved to be particularly poignant for Foxworthy, as it was filmed at the Gas South Theatre in Duluth, Georgia. Foxworthy was born, raised, and still lives in Atlanta, while he also has a home in Harris County.
Q&A: Danielle Deadwyler on switching out drama for laughs on HBO’s Rooster
Atlanta’s own Danielle Deadwyler is known for her commanding dramatic roles, but now she’s getting more than her fair share in the Steve Carell-led HBO series Rooster, which was just renewed for a second season. Here, Deadwyler chats about the new comedy, her character's Georgia roots, and getting ready for Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot.
Q&A: Atlanta native Jalyn Hall talks working with Tracy Morgan on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins
Atlanta native Jalyn Hall talks about his role on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, what he learned from working with Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe, splitting his time between Atlanta and Los Angeles, and his dream superhero role.
Netflix’s His & Hers shows Dahlonega can play more than a Christmas town on TV
Many Dahlonega residents welcome the success of the Netflix limited series starring Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson. The thriller debuted in Netflix’s top spot, dethroning the streaming platform’s mega franchise Stranger Things in its second week of release in mid-January. While the book the series is based on took place in the United Kingdom, the Netflix series follows an Atlanta reporter and her estranged husband investigating a murder in Dahlonega and was filmed in Georgia.
You can now walk through The Golden Girls Kitchen at Pullman Yards
The Golden Girls Kitchen, at Pullman Yards through May 10, lets fans walk through recreated versions of the kitchen, living room, and Blanche's bedroom from the hit TV show. Here's what we saw during a preview.
Q&A: Atlanta native Priah Ferguson on the end of Stranger Things
As a child growing up in Atlanta, Priah Ferguson’s personality was so big and vivacious that she seemed destined to become an actor. Ferguson’s biggest role by far, though, has been as the assertive Erica Sinclair in the hit Netflix sci-fi fantasy series Stranger Things. To mark the release of the final season, Atlanta Magazine spoke to Ferguson about filming the show, her rise to TV stardom, and what’s next.
Lovett School student Slater Nalley shines on American Idol
Slater Nalley was a typical student at The Lovett School until Hollywood came calling earlier this year. He’s now one of the top 14 contestants for the hit show American Idol.
Q&A: Actor Benjamin Walker on Lord of the Rings and his love of driving through Atlanta
In honor of Lord Of The Rings: The Rings of Power’s second season, we spoke with Walker about the return of the show, how he came interested in acting, and his favorite things to do in the city.
Q&A: All American: Homecoming star Geffri Maya on art imitating life, working with Coco Gauff, and why she’s forever grateful to Atlanta
All American: Homecoming star Geffri Maya doesn’t just play an HBCU student on TV; she was an HBCU student herself. In the early 2010s, she attended Clark Atlanta University and just last year was honored as one of its 40 Under 40. Like her character Simone Hicks, she is a Los Angeles native who also attended an HBCU in Atlanta.
Q&A: Y’lan Noel on his role in Lady in the Lake, his metro Atlanta roots, and the value of daydreaming
To mark the release of Lady in the Lake, we talked to Stone Mountain native Y’lan Noel about his role in the show, growing up in Atlanta, constantly returning to the city, and becoming the main character in one of the world’s most popular video games.










