Stephen Merchant pops by for a chat

This week on The Treatment, Elvis welcomes Emmy nominated actor Adam Scott, who stars in the long awaited season two of the Apple TV+ series Severance. Then, director Pablo Larrain stops by to talk about his new film Maria about the late opera star Maria Callas, starring Angelina Jolie. And on The Treat, Black Comedy in America  host and producer Tiffany Haddish reveals the person who nurtured her love for comedy.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Pulitzer Prize winning critic Robin Givhan about her book on the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh Make It Ours: Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh. Then, Elvis speaks with Kyle Marvin and Michael Angelo Covino, the co-writers and co-stars of the new film Splitsville. And on The Treat, brothers and creative collaborators Chris and Paul Weitz talk about some thought-provoking inspirations.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with comedy writer and director Larry Charles about his memoir Comedy Samurai: Forty Years of Blood, Guts, and Laughter. Then, drummer and producer Bobby Colomby stops by to talk about the late musician Eddie Palmieri. And on The Treat, actress and director Mariska Hargitay talks about words of wisdom she got from her father.

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with director Matt Shakman about his newest Marvel Cinematic Universe project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Then, Pee-wee as Himself  director Matt Wolf stops by to discuss his Emmy-nominated HBO documentary about the late actor Paul Reubens. And on the Treat, director Eli Roth pays tribute to his late mentor.   

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Merchant about his career in comedy and drama. Then, Matt Lambert—founder of Atlanta-based brand Factor’s—stops by to talk about balancing lasting craftsmanship with wearability in his designs. And on the Treat, cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto discusses a mentor who gave him the confidence to begin his career.   

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Eddington writer and director Ari Aster about his new film set during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, film critic and writer Kenneth Turan joins to discuss his book Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equation. And on the Treat, Sinners writer-director Ryan Coogler talks about a special musical journey he took prior to making the film.   

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Nobu  director Matt Tyrnauer about his documentary on the culinary legend. Then, filmmaker Joshua Rofé stops by to talk about his HBO documentary series The Mortician. And on the Treat, Pulitzer prize winner David Mamet hails the “wonderful” villain of a favorite 1971 crime drama.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with Murderbot co-creators Chris and Paul Weitz about the Apple TV+ sci-fi comedy series. Then, filmmaker Laurent Bouzereau stops by to break down his new documentary about the 50th anniversary of the summer blockbuster Jaws. And on The Treat, producer Will Packer reveals the film that gives him hope.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis speaks with F1 director Joseph Kosinski about his freshly minted box office juggernaut. Then, actor Greg Kinnear stops by to talk about Smoke, his new Apple TV+ series about a serial arsonist. And on The Treat, The New Yorker editor (and Lorne Michaels biographer) Susan Morrison shares an epic “I was there” story.  

This week on The Treatment, Elvis Mitchell speaks with Emmy winning actress Mariska Hargitay about her record-breaking run as Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and her new (and very personal) HBO documentary My Mom Jayne. Then, screenwriter Scott Z Burns stops by to talk about his new Audible Podcast series What Could Go Wrong? And on The Treat, Freaky Tales co-director Ryan Fleck hails a film that’s a warm slice of Big Apple life.