LISTEN: David Harbour Finds a Port in the Storm in ‘DTF St. Louis’; ‘Toy Story 5’ Red Carpet Rundown

On the "Daily Variety" podcast episode released this week, Variety's Daniel D'Addario discussed his experience with actor David Harbour as Harbour transitions away from his role as Jim Hopper in Netflix's "Stranger Things." Harbour has played the character for five seasons, a role that significantly shaped his career. The podcast also featured Marc Malkin's coverage of the "Toy Story 5" red carpet event, providing a rundown of the premiere. D'Addario's segment focused on the challenges actors face when moving on from iconic, long-running characters, drawing parallels to Harbour's situation. The discussion highlighted the emotional and professional considerations involved in such career shifts. The "Toy Story 5" segment offered a glimpse into the promotional activities for the upcoming animated film, detailing appearances and notable moments from the red carpet.