PaleyFest 2023: ‘Abbott Elementary, ‘The Mandalorian’ and more will be featured
The annual PaleyFest LA will return to the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Friday, March 31-Tuesday, April 4.
Celebrating its 40th year in 2023, PaleyFest LA is a television festival that hosts special previews and premiere content screenings of popular television shows. The event invites fans to experience exclusive behind-the-scenes conversations with leading stars from each series, never-before-seen TV footage and interactive Q&A sessions with festival attendees.
This year’s selections include panels for Disney Plus’s “The Mandalorian,” ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone,” ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy,” CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” Showtime’s “Yellowjackets” and Prime Video’s “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”
Tickets for the event start at $35 on Ticketmaster.com. For more information, go to paleycenter.org.
Here are the television stars that attendees can expect at each special screening:
“The Mandalorian” 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31
The first night will feature a special screening of the TV show with a Q&A panel with showrunner and executive producer Jon Favreau,executive producer Dave Filoni and executive producer Rick Famuyiwa.
“Abbott Elementary” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1
The Q&A will feature creator & executive producer Quinta Brunson (Janine Teagues) and the cast including Tyler James Williams (Gregory Eddie), Lisa Ann Walter (Melissa Schemmenti), Chris Perfetti (Jacob Hill), William Stanford Davis (Mr. Johnson) and Sheryl Lee Ralph (Barbara Howard).
“Yellowstone” 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1
The Q&A will feature co-creator and executive producer Taylor Sheridan, executive producer David Glasser and executive producer Kevin Costner (John Dutton). It will also include cast members Kelly Reilly (Beth Dutton). Cole Hauser (Rip Wheeler), Luke Grimes (Kayce Dutton), Kelsey Asbille (Monica Dutton), Wes Bentley (Jamie Dutton), Gil Birmingham (Thomas Rainwater) and Jacki Weaver (Caroline Warner).
“Grey’s Anatomy” 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2
The Q&A will feature showrunner and executive producer Krista Vernoff, executive producer Debbie Allen, “Catherine Fox.” Cast members include Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey), James Pickens, Jr. (Richard Webber), Kevin McKidd (Owen Hunt), Caterina Scorsone (Amelia Shepherd), Camilla Luddington (Jo Wilson), Kelly McCreary (Maggie Pierce), Kim Raver (Teddy Altman), Jake Borelli (Levi Schmitt), Anthony Hill (Winston Ndugu), Alexis Floyd (Simone Griffith), Harry Shum, Jr. (Benson ‘Blue’ Kwan), Adelaide Kane (Jules Millen), Midori Francis (Mika Yasuda) and Niko Terho (Lucas Adams).
“The Late Late Show with James Corden” 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2
The Q&A will feature host and executive producer James Corden, executive producer Ben Winston and executive producer Rob Crabbe.
“Yellowjackets” 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 3
The Q&A will feature showrunners and executive producers Jonathan Lisco, Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. Cast members will include Melanie Lynskey, (Shauna), Christina Ricci (Misty), Juliette Lewis (Natalie), Tawny Cypress (Taissa), Simone Kessell (Lottie), Lauren Ambrose (Van), Sophie Nélisse (teen Shauna), Sophie Thatcher (teen Natalie), Samantha Hanratty (teen Misty), Courtney Eaton (teen Lottie), Liv Hewson (teen Van), Steven Krueger (Ben Scott), Warren Kole (Jeff Sadecki) and Kevin Alves (teen Travis).
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4
The final Q&A will feature creator, writer, director and executive producer Amy Sherman-Palladino, writer, director and executive Producer Daniel Palladino. Cast members will include Rachel Brosnahan (Miriam ‘Midge’ Maisel), Alex Borstein (Susie Meyerson), Tony Shalhoub (Abe Weissman), Marin Hinkle (Rose Weissman), Michael Zegen (Joel Maisel), Kevin Pollak (Moishe Maisel) and Caroline Aaron (Shirley Maisel).