The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has officially kicked off awards season, and Collider's Media Studio—co-presented by Campari and The Cayman Islands—was the epicenter of star-studded interviews and exclusive scoops. With the 2027 Oscars race already heating up, our team, led by Steve Weintraub and Perri Nemiroff, captured some of the biggest names in cinema for a series of revealing conversations and stunning photo galleries.
Day one of the studio's coverage was a whirlwind of talent. Michelle Yeoh and Martin Freeman stopped by to discuss their Irish-American thriller The Surgeon, a tense story about a retired doctor forced to perform one final operation. Meanwhile, Sebastian Stan—fresh off his role in Avengers: Doomsday—talked about his Oscar-hopeful legal drama Fjord, which has already been submitted as Romania's entry for Best International Feature. Stan's performance has been a festival favorite, and he shared insights into the film's intense courtroom scenes.
Other Day 1 highlights included a chat with Jodie Comer and Harry Melling about their darkly delightful musical Stuffed, which opened TIFF's Discovery program. The film blends body horror with romance, and Comer even sings to a corpse in one memorable scene—a moment we captured in an exclusive clip. Riverdale's Cole Sprouse also dropped by to talk about his new project Vintage Violence, alongside co-star Kiko Mizuhara and director Eugene Kotlyarenko.
Day two brought even more star power. Taron Egerton discussed his provocative comedy Everybody Wants to F*ck Me, which has been generating buzz for its sharp take on modern dating. Chase Infiniti, who broke out in Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another, is already back in the awards conversation with her role in the indie gem The Julia Set. She sat down with Perri to talk about the film's unique appeal.
Orlando Bloom also made a surprise appearance, joining the festivities to promote his latest project. The studio was buzzing with energy as stars like James McAvoy (discussing the supernatural drama Faith) and Zooey Deschanel (for the comedy Trash Mountain) shared their excitement about the festival.
Collider's TIFF studio has become a must-stop for talent, and this year's lineup was no exception. From Sebastian Stan's candid thoughts on Fjord to Taron Egerton's wild new comedy, our coverage captured the essence of TIFF 2026. For a deeper dive into Stuffed's unique charm, check out our full review.
As the festival continues, Collider will keep bringing you exclusive interviews, photo galleries, and breaking news from Toronto. Stay tuned for more updates from the red carpet and beyond.
