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David Canfield

Senior Entertainment Writer

David Canfield is a Senior Entertainment Writer at The Hollywood Reporter. His work has also appeared in Vanity Fair, Entertainment Weekly and Slate, among other publications. David is a National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Award finalist and GLAAD Media Award nominee, and has served on film-festival juries in San Francisco, Savannah and more.

More from David Canfield

How Rufus Sewell Found a TV Role Worth Staying For

The 'Diplomat' star, now Emmy-nominated for season three, talks Hal Wyler’s shifting loyalties, messy ambition and the thrill of a series that keeps evolving.

Sally Field’s Emmy Nom Ends an 8-Year TV Movie Drought. Could Other Actresses Follow?

There’s a reason the veteran’s nomination for 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' marks the first time in nearly a decade that a film role has broken through the best actress in a limited series/TV movie category.

Greta Lee Found ‘Late Fame.’ She’s Not Taking It for Granted

The Golden Globe nominee talks taking on her ambitious new role, shifting to directing and prioritizing smaller films: "I am actively campaigning for us to keep making and supporting movies like this of the size, of this scope."

Michael J. Fox on 35 Years Since “Coming Out” with Parkinson’s

The Hollywood icon and his foundation are fighting harder than ever to find a cure for the neurodegenerative disease. But with a return to 'Shrinking' confirmed, he’s not giving up his day job anytime soon.

Reed Birney Was in All Your Favorite TV Shows. Then Came the Year’s Most Shocking Role 

The Tony winner and Gotham nominee, known for recurring on ‘House of Cards’ and ‘Gossip Girl,’ took a massive risk with the pedophile-centered drama ’Blue Film.’ He’s still processing the reactions.

John Leguizamo Has Never Been as Vulnerable as in ‘The Odyssey’: “It Was So Intense for Me”

"Working with Chris Nolan...you feel really seen," the actor behind Eumaeus tells The Hollywood Reporter in a wide-ranging conversation. "I was able to tap into these really difficult, painful emotions from the depth of my soul."

How Samantha Morton Pulled Off Her Wild ‘The Odyssey’ Performance as Circe: “I Wanted to Possess It”

The two-time Oscar nominee all but steals the massive film in a scene that reflects what she's been doing her whole career: Making her mark with whatever screen time she's got.

Amanda Seyfried and Scoot McNairy Go Dark and Dangerous in Tim Blake Nelson’s New Film

The two decorated stars are unlike you've ever seen them before in ‘The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd.’ The Hollywood Reporter has the first look.

Jon Bernthal on ‘Odyssey’ Battles, Counseling Spider-Man and Always Going Big: “Embarrass the F*** Out of Yourself”

The tough-guy actor considers himself a soldier for his directors. Now he’s commandeering his own career — creating a TV show, writing on ‘The Bear’ and reuniting with Tom Holland for ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’

Emmys: ‘Widow’s Bay’ Leads All New Shows With 19 Nominations

The acclaimed horror-comedy starring Matthew Rhys proved itself as the breakout hit of the spring, with a dominant showing in the 2026 Emmy nominations.

Academy Vet Teni Melidonian Exits Role Ahead of Oscars’ Move to YouTube

The Academy's CEO, Bill Kramer, informed members of an organizational shake-up in advance of the major changes coming to the Oscars in a few years' time.

Bradley Whitford Knows How to Drop Into a Hit Show and Take Over

With memorable turns on ‘The Comeback,’ ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘The Diplomat,’ the Emmy-winning actor has made a specialty of arriving late and leaving a mark.