A-List Chats: Who's Talking to Who in Variety's New Season

Variety's Actors on Actors series is back with its 23rd season, and it's packed with some serious star power. This time, the show is moving to CNN, giving viewers more ways to catch these exclusive interviews. The season kicks off with a bang on December 5, featuring Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler. Both are making waves in Hollywood right now, with Grande in "Wicked: For Good" and Sandler in "Jay Kelly. " Their chat is sure to be filled with laughs and maybe even some Oscar talk. Following that, Julia Roberts and Sean Penn take the stage on December 6. They've worked together before in "Gaslit, " so expect some fun behind-the-scenes stories. Then, on December 7, Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet will have fans swooning with their chemistry. The Rock and Brendan Fraser team up on December 8, bringing their A-game to the series. Gwyneth Paltrow and Jacob Elordi follow on December 9, fresh off their recent projects. Cynthia Erivo and Hugh Jackman will likely bond over their love for music on December 10. Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke chat on December 11, while the Skarsgård father-son duo, Stellan and Alexander, appear on December 12. Michael B. Jordan and Jesse Plemons reunite on December 13, bringing some "Friday Night Lights" nostalgia. Kate Hudson and Jeremy Allen White take the spotlight on December 14, followed by Oscar Isaac and Teyana Taylor on December 15. Colin Farrell and Jessie Buckley wrap up the week on December 16. The season finale on December 17 features Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio, who've worked together before in "Don't Look Up. " It's a great way to end the season with a bang. Viewers can catch full episodes daily on CNN at 9 a. m. ET and on Variety’s YouTube channel at 3 p. m. ET. With such an impressive lineup, this season is definitely one to watch.