Letter From the Editor
JASON SUDEIKIS ON “TED LASSO”
“TED LASSO”: COURTESY APPLE TV+; “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”: RUSS MARTIN/FX; “SPECIAL”: COURTESY NETFLIX; RODRIGUEZ: CAITLIN WATKINS
Hello again, fellow binge watchers, As primetime awards shows draw near, Backstage is here to provide the info you need to be in the know. In this special issue, we break down the male television performances you’ve heard about for months, the ones that might’ve slipped your mind, and the ones you may not have even heard of yet. Look to us for the inside scoop on the most impressive comedy, drama, and limited series actors of the year (on Pages 6, 18, and 26, respectively). We’ll tell you what we love about Jason Sudeikis’ work on “Ted Lasso” and Harvey Guillén’s on “What We Do in the Shadows,” and why Ryan O’Connell’s turn on “Special” is one of the most touching performances of the season. Plus, we explain why there’s so much buzz about Brian Cox’s titanic performance as Logan Roy on “Succession.” And let’s not forget the standout stunt work happening on the small screen (Page 30), as well as key insights from some of the season’s busiest casting directors (Page 24). It’s an essential examination of the awards-worthy acting landscape ahead of the SAG Awards; so without further ado…
HARVEY GUILLÉN ON “WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS”
Happy exploring!
Briana Rodriguez Editor-in-Chief
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RYAN O’CONNELL ON “SPECIAL”
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