Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen creator Haley Z. Boston joins Perri Nemiroff for a Collider Ladies Night interview to discuss the hit horror series, becoming a first-time showrunner, learning the ropes of television production, and the biggest creative decisions that shaped the show.

During the conversation, Boston breaks down the origin of the curse, explains key story details, reveals major characters and storylines that didn't make the final cut, reveals that Jude was originally supposed to be a ghost, and weighs in on the possibility of a second season. Plus, Boston reflects on her journey to becoming a professional Hollywood writer, working on Hunters and Brand New Cherry Flavor, discovering horror classics like Carrie and A Nightmare on Elm Street, and much more.

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Legendary casting director Carmen Cuba joins Perri Nemiroff for a Collider Ladies Night interview to discuss the art of discovering talent and building some of film and television's most unforgettable ensembles.

During this conversation, Cuba reflects on her unconventional path from journalism and reality television to becoming one of Hollywood's most respected casting directors. She discusses her work on Stranger Things, Now You See Me, The Martian, Logan Lucky, Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen, and the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter. Cuba reveals how the Stranger Things kids were cast, explains why Sebastian Stan continues to impress her, casting Donald Glover and Riley Keough in their first film roles, stories from her Real World and Road Rules era, and breaks down the challenge of finding the perfect young lead for Star Wars: Starfighter.

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Patrick Ball joins Perri Nemiroff for a Collider Forces interview to discuss the remarkable journey that led him to becoming Dr. Frank Langdon on The Pitt.

Before landing his breakout role on one of television's most acclaimed dramas, Ball dropped out of college, moved to New York, spent years working in regional theater, studied at Yale, made his Broadway debut, and endured countless auditions that didn't result in a booking. During this conversation, he reflects on that winding path to success and the lessons he learned along the way.

Ball also dives deep into The Pitt, discussing Langdon's evolution across Seasons 1 and 2, his dynamic with Mel (Taylor Dearden), Santos (Isa Briones), Whitaker (Gerran Howell), and Robby, what he's learned from working alongside Noah Wyle, and what he hopes to explore when the series returns for Season 3.

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