A spotlight on the stars working on new projects about to define the cultural moment.

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Daniel Radcliffe, Man Of The People

The former wizard now finds power in range — from an aching stage drama to a silly sitcom to Winnie the Pooh.

By Jessica Derschowitz
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Michelle Randolph Makes It Hot To Care This Much

The star of Landman and Scream 7 is big on manifestation — but overprepares like it’s her job.

By Grace Wehniainen
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Tom Blyth Gets Loose

After a string of dark dramas, the British actor enters his rom-com era with the Netflix version of Emily Henry’s People We Meet On Vacation.

By Kerensa Cadenas
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Why Not Coco Jones?

This year, the Bel-Air star released her debut album, got engaged, toured with her idols, and booked the Super Bowl. She’s not done trying to win you over.

By Clover Hope
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Brittany Snow Is Owning The Moment

After 30 years of playing the best friend, Snow now has a bonafide TV hit and a buzzy new show opposite Claire Danes. No wonder she’s never been happier.

By Naomi Elias
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Jake Lacy Won’t Flip A Table — But He’d Like You To Think He Could

The All Her Fault star on trading nice-guy roles for “rich douchebags,” the thrills of being a little bad, and pizza hangouts with his cast.

By Esther Zuckerman
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Jeremy Irvine Is Bloody Brilliant

The Outlander: Blood of My Blood star is A+ talent, zero pretension: “Never let an actor tell you that their job’s hard. We’ve got tea and coffee on tap.”

By Hannah Orenstein
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Eva Victor’s Secret Is Out

The Sorry, Baby sensation on what it’s like to be the year’s biggest breakout.

By Samantha Leach