A Lineup packed with A-list names
Season 23 of Actors on Actors is stepping into the spotlight with a cast that includes Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet. Variety and CNN confirmed the full lineup on December 3, 2025, revealing duos that fans have been eagerly awaiting, in addition to the long-anticipated pairing of Jonathan and David.
These Hollywood darlings include Jennifer Lawrence teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio, Julia Roberts sitting down with Sean Penn, and Ariana Grande sharing the couch with Adam Sandler. The season kicks off on December 5 and will drop one conversation every day for 13 days. Episodes will premiere first for subscribers of CNN’s new streaming platform before heading to Variety’s digital corner and CNN’s 9 a.m. ET broadcast. The print magazine issue, shot by Alexi Lubomirski, lands on newsstands on December 17.
Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet have been paired for Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors.’ pic.twitter.com/IOI5p8Uzdm
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Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet take the spotlight
One of the buzziest pairings lands on Sunday, December 7, when Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet will sit face to face. Jonathan, bringing the success from Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World Rebirth, meets David Corenswet, the new Superman himself. Their episode is already stirring anticipation thanks to their rising profiles and massive fandoms.
While the rest of the season features legends like Dwayne Johnson, Julia Roberts, and Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet add that fresh, exciting energy that’s making fans melt. Their conversation might just bring that charm and sparkle that fans of both actors are ready to serve.
Jonathan Bailey and David Corenswet for Variety’s ‘Actors on Actors,’ out December 7. pic.twitter.com/1VJBuf5epw
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A season built for fans to enjoy
The rest of the schedule reads like an interview buffet. You get heavyweight reunions like Dwayne Johnson and Brendan Fraser on December 8, powerhouses such as Cynthia Erivo and Hugh Jackman on December 10, and playful contrasts like Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke on December 11. CNN correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister will also guide fans through exclusive behind-the-scenes moments throughout the season. With names including Michael B. Jordan, Oscar Isaac, Colin Farrell, and more. This Actors on Actors season is giving star power, nostalgia and pure entertainment for nearly two full weeks!
