Mikey O'Connell is a TV Features Editor/Writer at The Hollywood Reporter. He covers a range of topics including television news, features, and entertainment, with a keen interest in celebrities, comedy, and the arts. Mikey's work has been featured in prominent outlets such as Yahoo Sports UK, Yahoo News UK, Yahoo Movies UK, MSN, Billboard, and NewsBreak.
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Mikey O’Connell’s coverage leans heavily toward entertainment reporting, especially celebrity-driven interviews and Q&As, with a strong pull toward TV, film, and comedy-related angles. He seems most receptive to timely pitches tied to notable talent, behind-the-scenes developments, exclusive reveals, or fresh takes on high-profile projects.
He also appears to value sources with direct knowledge of the people or productions being discussed, particularly when there’s a clear news peg or a compelling story angle. For outreach, focus on exclusive access, strong quotes, or a timely hook around nationally relevant entertainment coverage.
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Eisman comes to the boutique management firm from Gersh, where she most recently served as a talent agent.
By: Mikey O'Connell
Late-night's Emmy heavyweight is sticking with 'Last Week Tonight' for at least another year as he tries his best to ignore his parent company's future and follow a favorite motto: "You always want to be exactly as much trouble as you are worth."
The actress is back on the awards circuit for her role in Netflix's ‘Remarkably Bright Creatures.'
By: Mikey O'Connell
The creator and filmmaker discusses his director's cut of 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn,' anticipation for Ryan Coogler's take on his franchise and those congressional hearings about UFOs.
By: Mikey O'Connell
Break out the good stemware because there's a label for series like 'All Her Fault,' 'The Perfect Couple' and 'Big Little Lies' — and every player in town is suddenly thirsty.
The Emmy-nominated star of Netflix’s 'Remarkably Bright Creatures' adaptation discusses the "The whole time?" moment from 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and whether you can expect to see her reprising Mary Todd Lincoln on Broadway: "No, no, no."
By: Mikey O'Connell
Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson reveal how leaked photos sparked a social media firestorm — and how the FX limited series ultimately won over skeptics with seven Emmy nominations.
By: Mikey O'Connell
After a summer going YA with 'Elle' and action on 'Lucky,' the executive talks about wrapping up 'The Morning Show' and brings an update on the return of 'Big Little Lies.'
By: Mikey O'Connell
The screenwriter's summer has been defined by dark Hulu hit 'Furious' and a running reunion gag that even has some executives fooled: "I don't know how this happened or how it got so out of control."
By: Mikey O'Connell
The screenwriter's summer has been defined by dark Hulu hit 'Furious' and a running reunion gag that even has some executives fooled: "I don't know how this happened or how it got so out of control."
