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Podcast: Awards Circuit | Variety
Episode: Jurnee Smollett (âLovecraft Countryâ) and Derek DelGaudio (âIn & Of Itselfâ)
Description: Jurnee Smollett, the star of HBOâs âLovecraft Countryâ on immersing herself into the history of Jim Crow-era america, and how âLovecraft Countryâ uses horror as a lens to depict the real-life horror of that time for Black Americans. Later on, we speak with âIn & Of Itselfâ star Derek DelGaudio about turning his awe-inspiring and mysterious stage show into a TV special, directed by Frank Oz. But first, on the Variety Awards Circuit roundtable, we get into the Emmy comedy race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices