Carey Mulligan/Emerald Fennell ("Promising Young Woman") and Jonathan Majors ("Da 5 Bloods")

Writer/director Emerald Fennell and star Carey Mulligan discuss their darkly comedic thriller "Promising Young Woman." Later, "Da 5 Bloods" and "Lovecraft Country" star Jonathan Majors shares what it was like working with Spike Lee and more. But first, our Awards Roundtable looks at the 2021 Oscar directors race, the start of critics awards season and George Clooney's beard.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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"Variety Awards Circuit" podcast, hosted by Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Jazz Tangcay and Michael Schneider (who produces), is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in film and television. Each week "Awards Circuit" features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts. New episodes post every Thursday.