Seen on the Screen with Jacqueline Coley

You, Me & Tuscany director Kat Coiro understands that a truly great rom-com isn’t just about jokes and chemistry—it’s an invitation to set your worries aside and escape into a world fueled by joy, love, and emotional honesty. A perspective she brings to the idyllic Italian countryside in the new romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page.From directing studio films like Marry Me to executive producing and directing successful series reboots like Matlock, Coiro's work always balances humor and heart with a deep understanding of character, a sensibility shaped early on when she began her career as an actress and realized her true passion was in her work behind the camera.

In this episode, Kat joins Jacqueline Coley to discuss how she made a story rooted in deception feel emotionally authentic, and why Halle Bailey was the only person who could make the film’s central relationship work. She reflects on her journey from scrappy indie filmmaker to big-budget film and television director, shares the movies that inspired her along the way, and breaks down how shooting on location in Tuscany shaped the film’s tone. Kat also explores how Halle Bailey and Regé‑Jean Page’s contrasting energies define the movie’s emotional core—and why embracing the chaos of early adulthood lays the foundation for becoming the best version of who you’re meant to be.

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Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page spark undeniable chemistry in You, Me & Tuscany, a new romantic comedy from the producer of Girls Trip. Set against the sun-soaked backdrop of Italy, the film follows two charming characters as they navigate love, loss, and finding your way again.

In this episode, Halle and Regé-Jean talk to Jacqueline Coley about becoming the “Tuscany versions” of themselves and their characters amid lush vineyards and magical Italian sunsets. Halle looks back on her whirlwind acting career, from her tiny bit part in The Last Holiday to playing Ariel in The Little Mermaid, and shares what her character Anna’s journey of grief, growth, and second chances meant to her. Regé-Jean explains what drew him to his recent roles in Dungeons & Dragons and Black Bag, and why a big-screen rom-com celebrating Black love felt like the perfect next chapter. They revisit memories from set: collaborating with director Kat Coiro, creating a family dynamic with their Italian castmates, and stealing bites of Michelin-level cuisine between takes. They also gush over Olympic figure skating, duke it out over their favorite rom-coms, and remind everyone why You, Me & Tuscany is the joyful cinematic escape we’ve all been craving.

You, Me & Tuscany is only in Theaters April 10. Buy tickets now on Fandango. https://fandan.co/4lhGddQ

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Academy Award–winner Brie Larson admits she had a fan‑girl moment when she learned she’d be voicing Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A lifelong gamer and devoted fan of the franchise, Brie brings heart and joy to her role as the enigmatic guardian of the Lumas. She shares how the new film expands the story far beyond the Mushroom Kingdom and takes audiences into an entirely new universe of mystery and adventure.

Tune in as Brie sits down with Jacqueline Coley to discuss how she crafted new emotional layers for Rosalina and how the unique challenges of voice acting both pushed and liberated her creatively. She reflects on standout moments from her career, her love of gaming, and the surprising ways those passions have shaped her as an artist — from a touching experience she had with co-star Chris Pratt when they encountered fans during a Universal Studios tram tour to the practices that help her stay grounded while taking on complex characters. The conversation ultimately leads us through her newest chapter in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, where she brings one of Nintendo’s most beloved characters to life with depth, imagination, and a sense of cosmic wonder.

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Tyriq Withers has never been afraid to take risks on screen, but his latest role tackles something even more terrifying than horror: falling in love. After standout performances in Him and I Know What You Did Last Summer, Tyriq steps into a new emotional landscape as Ledger Ward in Reminders of Him, the adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel. His portrayal explores the tenderness in grief, the courage in forgiveness, and a vulnerable side audiences haven’t seen from him before.

In this episode, Tyriq sits down with Jacqueline Coley to talk about joining the “Colleen Hoover Cinematic Universe” and discovering what gentleness in masculinity looks like through Ledger’s journey. He opens up about working with co-star Maika Monroe — from the unforgettable chemistry read she joined from her bathtub, to the moment he dressed up as the Lorax just to break the tension during an emotionally intense shoot. Tyriq also reflects on his acting inspirations (including his reverence for Denzel Washington and Paul Newman), defends Love Jones as the ultimate romance film, and even gets emotional when surprised with a heartfelt message from his co-star.

Reminders of Him is only in Theaters March 13. Buy tickets now on Fandango. https://www.fandango.com/reminders-of-him-2026-243076/movie-overview

Producer Will Packer has built his career on making movies that feel both specific and undeniably communal, focused on Black joy. From early box office breakthrough Stomp the Yard to iconic fan-favorites like Girls Trip, his filmography celebrates big humor, big heart and the kind of authenticity that invites everyone in and still celebrates his core audience. Now, he’s bringing that same crowd-pleasing energy to his newest film, You, Me & Tuscany, a romantic comedy starring Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page.

In this episode, Will talks with Jacqueline Coley about what it takes to create stories that feel universal without losing their point of view and why he thinks romantic comedies are long overdue for a theatrical comeback. He also shares the moment he knew his Tuscany leads had real chemistry and why creating a strong creative community has contributed to his success and legacy.