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Mikey O'Connell

Senior Entertainment Editor

Mikey O'Connell is a Senior Entertainment Editor at The Hollywood Reporter. He hosts the weekly podcast, 'I'm Having an Episode,' writes features, profiles and the Creative Class column, contributes to THR’s Emmy-nominated Roundtable series and oversees many annual editorial packages — including the Women in Entertainment Power 100. 

More from Mikey O'Connell

Emmys 2026: Seen and Heard at Every Star-Studded Party

A who's who of Hollywood (and approximately 1,873 nominated cast members of 'The Pitt') celebrated TV's biggest night for the better part of a week.

The 50 Most Powerful TV Producers of 2026

The heavy hitters behind this past year’s most impactful series — Katie Dippold, Rachel Sennott, Jacob Tierney, Vince Gilligan and many, many more — go deep on the trends they hate, the shows they love and the execs they actually admire.

Catching Up With Liz Meriwether on Serial Killers, That ‘New Girl’ Reunion Joke and Britney Biopic

The screenwriter's summer has been defined by dark Hulu hit 'Furious' and a running reunion gag that even has some executives fooled: "I don't know how this happened or how it got so out of control."

Producer Lauren Neustadter Is Redefining What a Hello Sunshine Show Can Be

After a summer going YA with 'Elle' and action on 'Lucky,' the executive talks about wrapping up 'The Morning Show' and brings an update on the return of 'Big Little Lies.'

‘Love Story’ Producers Didn’t Expect Carolyn Bessette’s TikTok Fan Army to Come for Them

Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson reveal how leaked photos sparked a social media firestorm — and how the FX limited series ultimately won over skeptics with seven Emmy nominations.

Sally Field Recalls the Roles She Fought for the Hardest

The Emmy-nominated star of Netflix’s 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' adaptation discusses the "The whole time?" moment from 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and whether you can expect to see her reprising Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway: "No, no, no."

Shooting Blancs: Why Hollywood Is Drunk on “White Wine Thrillers”

Break out the good stemware because there’s a label for series like 'All Her Fault,' 'The Perfect Couple' and 'Big Little Lies' — and every player in town is suddenly thirsty.

After Nearly 20 Years, Chris Carter Is Finally Releasing the ‘X-Files’ Movie He Had in Mind

The creator and filmmaker discusses his director's cut of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn,' anticipation for Ryan Coogler's take on his franchise and those congressional hearings about UFOs.

Sally Field Won Her First Emmy for 1976’s ‘Sybil’

The actress is back on the awards circuit for her role in Netflix’s ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures.’

John Oliver Talks New “Prospective Business Daddies” and Colbert Support Group and Reveals HBO Contract Extension (Exclusive)

Late-night's Emmy heavyweight is sticking with 'Last Week Tonight' for at least another year as he tries his best to ignore his parent company's future and follow a favorite motto: "You always want to be exactly as much trouble as you are worth."

Jamie Eisman Joins TFC Management

Eisman comes to the boutique management firm from Gersh, where she most recently served as a talent agent.

Mitsy Sanderson Sets Tubi Series From Adam Wescott’s Newly Launched Home Game Studios

The new independent content studio will develop, produce and distribute scripted and unscripted content with creators and brands — like Sanderson’s 'This Is a Game Show?'