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His book Zealot has been optioned by Lionsgate and producer David Heyman with a script penned by Oscar nominated screenwriter, James Schamus. He also served as an Executive Producer on the ABC drama, Of Kings and Prophets. In addition to his role as a Consulting Producer on the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers, Aslan is also the host and Executive Producer of two other original television programs: Rough Draft with Reza Aslan (premiered on Ovation), and CNN’s new documentary series, Believer. He is also a recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award. His books, including his #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth, have been translated into dozens of languages around the world. Then, Johan Lenox joins the chat to talk collaborating with Vic on their album 93PUNX.įollow Vic Mensa Johan Lenox Draft is a Topic Original Series.Reza Aslan is an internationally renowned writer, commentator, professor, producer, and scholar of religions. The two talk Vic’s politically aware childhood, the search for freedom, and the power of mythology. The sensational Vic Mensa sits down with Reza this week.

They talk about diversifying late-night comedy, the similarities between Jewish grandmothers and Persian mothers, and how writing in her grandmother’s voice gave Bess a new understanding of her mom and grandma.įollow Bess Draft is a Topic Original Series. They touch on finding community in Paris Is Burning, framing Pose as a family drama, and writing a show that is fantastical but not a fantasy.įeaturing a special guest performance from the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles!įollow Steven Canals the Trans Chorus of Los Angeles Draft is a Topic Original Series.Ĭomedian, screenwriter, and all-around awesome person Bess Kalb joins Reza for a socially-distanced chat about her book Nobody Will Tell You This But Me. Steven Canals, the creator of FX’s award-winning show Pose, speaks with Reza about his journey to get the show made. They also play “Team Bella or Team Jessica”!įollow Melissa Rosenberg Draft is a Topic Original Series. She and Reza chat about finding her own perspective on the Twilight saga, wrapping up Jessica Jones, and navigating harassment in Hollywood. Melissa Rosenberg has written some of the most successful, resonant scripts of the last two decades, from Dexter to Twilight to Jessica Jones.

This talk was originally presented by the 92nd Street Y.įollow Mikel Jollett Draft is a Topic Original Series. There’s also a special acoustic performance of his song “Come On Out”! They discuss Mikel’s childhood in the infamous Synanon cult, the difference between writing a book and writing a song, and Mikel’s love for boundary-pushing memoirs. The frontman for The Airborne Toxic Event joins Reza for a socially-distanced chat about his genre-defying, rule-breaking book. Mikel Jollett’s memoir Hollywood Park isn’t your typical rock star memoir.

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Watch Rough Draft and other Topic shows on the Apple TV app. Featuring guest poetry performances from Marquesha Babers and Monique Mitchell! She brings it all in this conversation that touches on growing up in Compton and New Orleans, removing the “I” from her writing, and pursuing beauty.

Her debut poetry collection Voyage of the Sable Venus won the National Book Award in poetry in 2015, the first time a debut collection by an African-American had won the prize (and the first time a debut had won since 1974).

Robin’s blazing intellect and pitch-perfect way with words are no shocker. For the season finale of Rough Draft, we’re welcoming poet Robin Coste Lewis.

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