PaleyFest LA is returning for its 39th annual festival! The team behind the event has announced the full lineup coming to the Dolby Theatre April 2-10, 2022!

PALEYFEST RETURNS STRONGER THAN EVER

For the first time in three years, PaleyFest LA returns in person! The Festival is known as spring’s hottest television festival with exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with leading stars from the most acclaimed and buzzworthy TV shows. As well as, screenings of special preview and premiere content never-before-seen TV footage, and an interactive Q&A with festival attendees. The festival runs for ten days: Saturday, April 2 through Sunday, April 10 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. 

Finally, the Paley Center for Media announces the full lineup for the 39th Annual PaleyFest LA. Selections include NBC and Twentieth Television’s This Is Us, The CW and Warner Bros. Television’s Superman & Lois and Riverdale, ABC’s black-ish, CBS’s & Lionsgate Television’s Ghosts, and The Neighborhood. And even more from HBOMax and Universal Television with Hacks. Also, Netflix and Sony Pictures Television’s Cobra Kai and Emily in Paris. And then, AMC and Sony Pictures Television’s Better Call Saul. As well as, CBS and CBS Studio’s A Salute to the NCIS Universe celebrating NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: Hawai’i. 

“We are thrilled to announce the full lineup for the 39th Annual PaleyFest LA, the can’t-miss spring festival celebrating creative excellence in television. PaleyFest returns in person to the Dolby Theatre for the first time in three years. [We’re] offering Paley Members and devoted TV fans a once-in-a-lifetime experience with the stars and creative talent behind some of television’s biggest hits. We thank our friends at Citi, The William S. Paley Foundation, and our studio and network partners, for their continued support in making PaleyFest possible.”

-Maureen J. Reidy, President and CEO of the Paley Center for Media.

PaleyFest LA Lineup

The Festival starts with a bang on Saturday, April 7th with the cast of This is Us.

This Is Us (Saturday, April 2, 7:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Special Preview Screening of an Upcoming Episode followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Dan Fogelman, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Milo Ventimiglia, “Jack Pearson,” Mandy Moore, “Rebecca Pearson,” Sterling K. Brown, “Randall Pearson,” Chrissy Metz, “Kate Pearson,” Justin Hartley, “Kevin Pearson,” Susan Kelechi Watson, “Beth Pearson,” Chris Sullivan, “Toby Damon,” Jon Huertas, “Miguel,” with additional guests to be announced.

Coming in hot with 2 events on Sunday, April 3rd beginning with the cast of The CW’s Superman & Lois. Then jumping into the cast of ABC’s black-ish.

Superman & Lois (Sunday, April 3, 2:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Special Preview Screening Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Todd Helbing, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Tyler Hoechlin, “Clark Kent/Superman,” Elizabeth ‘Bitsie’ Tulloch, “Lois Lane,” Jordan Elsass, “Jonathan Kent,” Alex Garfin, Jordan Kent,” Erik Valdez, “Kyle Cushing,” Inde Navarrette, “Sarah Cushing,” Wolé Parks, “John Henry Irons/Steel,” Adam Rayner, “Morgan Edge/Tal-Rho”

black-ish (Sunday, April 3, 7:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Special Preview Screening of an Upcoming Episode followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Executive Producer, Anthony Anderson, “Andre ‘Dre’ Anderson,” Showrunner and Executive Producer, Courtney Lilly, Producer, Tracee Ellis Ross, “Rainbow Johnson,” Marcus Scribner, “Andre Johnson Jr.,” Miles Brown, “Jack Johnson,” Marsai Martin, “Diane Johnson,” Jenifer Lewis, “Ruby” 

After taking a mini-break, PaleyFest returns Wednesday, April 6th with CBS’s Ghosts, as well as The Neighborhood.

Ghosts and The Neighborhood (Wednesday, April 6, 7:30 PM PT):

Featuring a Special Preview Screening Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A:

From Ghosts

Joseph Port, Executive Producer and Co-Showrunner, Rose McIver, “Samantha,” Utkarsh Ambudkar, “Jay,” Brandon Scott Jones, “Isaac,” Richie Moriarty, “Pete,” Danielle Pinnock, “Alberta,” Asher Grodman, “Trevor,” Román Zaragoza, “Sasappis,” Sheila Carrasco, “Flower,” Rebecca Wisocky, “Hetty,” Devan Chandler Long, “Thorfinn”

From The Neighborhood

Cedric the Entertainer, “Calvin Butler” and Executive Producer, Max Greenfield, “Dave Johnson,” Beth Behrs, “Gemma Johnson,” Tichina Arnold, “Tina Butler,” Sheaun McKinney, “Malcolm Butler,” Marcel Spears, “Marty Butler,” Meg DeLoatch, Executive Producer and Showrunner

Diving back in on Thursday with the cast of the Hit Comedy from HBOMax, Hacks.

Hacks (Thursday, April 7, 7:30 PM PT):

Featuring a Screening Especially Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Paul W. Downs, Co-Creator, Co-Showrunner, EP, Writer and “Jimmy,” Lucia Aniello, Co-Creator, Co-Showrunner, EP, Writer and Director, Jen Statsky, Co-Creator, Co-Showrunner, EP, and Writer, Michael Schur, EP, Jean Smart, “Deborah Vance,” Hannah Einbinder, “Ava,” Carl Clemons-Hopkins, “Marcus,” Meg Stalter, “Kayla,” Mark Indelicato, “Damien”

Friday, April 8th picked your side with Cobra Kai!

Cobra Kai (Friday, April 8, 7:30 PM PT):

Featuring a Screening Especially Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Ralph Macchio, “Daniel LaRusso” and Executive Producer, William Zabka, “Johnny Lawrence” and Executive Producer, Josh Heald, Writer, and Executive Producer, Jon Hurwitz, Writer, and Executive Producer, Hayden Schlossberg, Writer, and Executive Producer, Courtney Henggeler, “Amanda LaRusso,” Xolo Maridueña, “Miguel Diaz,” Mary Mouser, “Samantha LaRusso,” Tanner Buchanan, “Robby Keane,” Jacob Bertrand, “Eli ‘Hawk’ Moskowitz” 

It’s Two-for Saturday on April 9th with The CW’s Riverdale, and Better Call Saul.

Riverdale (Saturday, April 9, 2:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Special Preview Screening Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Showrunner and Executive Producer, K.J. Apa, “Archie Andrews,” Cole Sprouse, “Jughead Jones,” Lili Reinhart, “Betty Cooper,” Camila Mendes, “Veronica Lodge,”Madelaine Petsch, “Cheryl Blossom,” with additional guests to be announced.

Better Call Saul (Saturday, April 9, 7:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Screening Especially Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Vince Gilligan, Creator and Executive Producer, Peter Gould, Creator, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Bob Odenkirk, “Jimmy McGill,” Rhea Seehorn, “Kim Wexler,” Jonathan Banks, “Mike Ehrmantraut,” Patrick Fabian, “Howard Hamlin,” Michael Mando, “Nacho Varga,” Giancarlo Esposito, “Gus Fring” 

Then PaleyFest Ends with a Bang celebrating the legacy of the NCIS Franchise on Sunday, April 10th.

A Salute to the NCIS Universe celebrating NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, and NCIS: Hawai’i (Sunday, April 10, 2:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Screening for Each Show Especially Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A:

From NCIS 

Steven D. Binder, Showrunner and Executive Producer, Sean Murray, “Timothy McGee,” Wilmer Valderrama, “Nickolas ‘Nick’ Torres,” Brian Dietzen, “Dr. Jimmy Palmer,” Diona Reasonover, “Kasie Hines,” Katrina Law, “Jessica Knight,” Rocky Carroll, “Leon Vance,” Gary Cole, “Alden Parker” 

From NCIS: Los Angeles 

Shane Brennan, Showrunner and Executive Producer, R. Scott Gimmill, Executive Producer, Chris O’Donnell, “G. Callen,” LL COOL J, “Sam Hanna,” Linda Hunt, “Henrietta ‘Hetty’ Lange,” Daniela Ruah, “Kensi Blye,” Eric Christian Olsen, “Marty Deeks,” Medalion Rahimi, “Fatima Namazi,” Caleb Castille, “Devin Rountree,” Gerald McRaney, “Hollis Kilbride” 

From NCIS: Hawai’i 

Matt Bosack, Executive Producer, Jan Nash, Executive Producer, Christopher Silber, Executive Producer, Vanessa Lachey, “Jane Tennant,” Alex Tarrant, “Kai,” Noah Mills, “Jesse Boone,”  Yasmine Al-Bustami, “Lucy Tara,” Jason Antoon, “Ernie Malik,” Tori Anderson, “Kate Whistler,” Kian Talan, “Alex Tennant”

Also on Sunday, is a Q&A with the cast of Netflix’s Emily in Paris. 

Emily in Paris (Sunday, April 10 at 7:00 PM PT):

Featuring a Screening Especially Selected for this Event by the Producers followed by a conversation and Q&A with:

Darren Starr, Creator, Showrunner, Writer and Executive Producer, Lily Collins, “Emily Cooper”  and Producer, Ashley Park, “Mindy Chen,” Lucas Bravo, “Gabriel,” Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, “Sylvie,” Camille Razat, “Camille,” with additional guests to be announced.

HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Paly festival is made possible by Citi returning –as an official sponsor– and The William S. Paley Foundation as a founding benefactor. Paley Members and Citi cardmembers can access advance and discounted tickets starting today, January 18, 2022, at 7:00 am PT; the general public can access tickets on January 21, 2022, at 7:00 am PT. 

Events & Participants are Subject to Change. Talent Appear Schedule Permitting.

ABOUT PALEYFEST LA

PaleyFest LA is the nation’s original and longest-running festival celebrating creative excellence in television with the most acclaimed and impactful shows and stars, including Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, George Lucas, Ava DuVernay, Norman Lear, and the casts and creative teams behind The Sopranos, The West Wing, Mad Men, Mary Tyler Moore, Parks and Recreation, Will & Grace, The Walking Dead, and countless more. While television fans await the start of PaleyFest LA 2022, they can relive some of the best moments on the Paley Center’s YouTube channel. Some memorable highlights include conversations with the casts from Lost, The Golden Girls, The Big Bang Theory, and many more.

PaleyFest supports the Paley Center’s many education initiatives, including classes, workshops, and programming focused on today’s most pressing social issues and serving students and educators globally. It also supports the continued preservation of the Paley Archive, featuring more than 160,000 historically and culturally significant television and radio programs.

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