Variety Interview Studio Presented by Google TV Returns to San Diego
Variety's Interview Studio, presented by Google TV, will return to San Diego on 24-25 July 2026, offering in-depth conversations with prominent film and television talent alongside an exclusive Nintendo gaming lounge. Dea Lawrence, Variety's co-president and publisher, described the event as a "defining fixture" of the entertainment industry that unites the creative community, talent and fans, underscoring its growing role in Comic-Con-adjacent programming.
The lineup features cast and creators from a wide range of major franchises, including Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer for "Blade Runner 2099", Alan Ritchson for "Reacher & Neagley", and ensembles from "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power", "The Walking Dead: Dead City", "Silo", "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" and "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender", among others. The studio is held in partnership with Google TV and Nintendo, both returning sponsors, reinforcing the event's established place on the San Diego convention calendar.
In short
- Variety's Interview Studio returns to San Diego, 24-25 July 2026.
- Google TV sponsors; Nintendo runs an exclusive gaming lounge.
- Big-name guests include Michelle Yeoh, Hunter Schafer, Alan Ritchson.
Explained simply
Variety's Interview Studio is an entertainment industry event held during Comic-Con week in San Diego, where major film and television stars participate in in-depth conversations. The event gathers creators, talent and fans within the broader convention programming.
Major television and film franchises participate in the event, bringing together actors and showrunners for discussions with audiences and industry professionals. The studio operates as a separate but complementary event during Comic-Con week.
Alongside the main conversation programming, the event features an exclusive gaming lounge presented by Nintendo. Both Google TV and Nintendo are returning sponsors of the studio.
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