Leslie Odom, Jr. and Aldis Hodge ("One Night in Miami")

"Hamilton" star Leslie Odom, Jr. shares why and how he took on playing the legendary Sam Cooke in Amazon Studios' "One Night in Miami." Also, his co-star Aldis Hodge reveals why he was initially reluctant to play Jim Brown, the only still-living figure in the film. In the Awards Circuit roundtable, Clayton Davis, Jenelle Riley, Michael Schneider and Jazz Tangcay discuss David Fincher's "Mank" and dissect the best actor Oscar race. 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.