I'm Having an Episode

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II + Avoiding Another Hollywood Disaster

I'm Having an Episode

Show Notes

'Wonder Man' and 'Man on Fire' actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II joins to discuss his recent spike in work, his evolving metric for success and potholes in New Orleans. But first, THR's Katie Kilkenny explains how both the writers' and actors' unions reached speedy deals with the studios after 2023's catastrophic strikes, what was won and lost in the negotiations and a rare west coast appearance of our beloved Scabby the Rat! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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