ATX TV Festival 2026 Line-Up Adds

You’re Killing Me with Brooke Shields,

NBCUniversal Unscripted Casting Conversation with Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano,

Inside Look at Stunts with Marshals Cast & Creatives,

Hallmark Original Hit The Way Home,

and Masterpiece PBS Favorite All Creatures Great and Small

New Additions also include “Rise of the Mini Studio” Conversation with Executives and Producers, and a Mystery Screening

May 6, 2026 – ATX TV Festival has announced additional programming for their Season 15 line-up, taking place May 28-31 in Austin, Texas.

The latest programming joining the 2026 Festival includes:

• You’re Killing Me: Conversation & Happy Hour with Brooke Shields and Amalia Williamson presented by Acorn TV – Star and executive producer Brooke Shields and co-star Amalia Williamson will host an inside look at Acorn TV’s highly anticipated new mystery series, You’re Killing Me, premiering on May 18. Set in a quaint, New England town, the six-part series follows bestselling novelist, Allie (Shields), who forms an unlikely alliance with Andi (Williamson), an aspiring writer and podcaster, to find the killer of a close friend. To close out our first day of TV greatness, this conversation will include a themed happy hour for attendees, with drinks, bites, and premium giveaways provided by Acorn TV.
• Unscripted Casting Conversation with Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano and Christine Cowan (SVP, Talent & Casting, Bravo, NBC and Peacock Unscripted) – “I Know You!: How Familiar Faces Drive Fandom Across NBCUniversal” will pull back the curtain on casting unscripted hits, exploring how recognizable talent is strategically deployed across series to spark fan devotion, amplify cultural moments, and turn familiarity into franchise value. From breakout personalities to iconic repeat players, Christine Cowan (SVP, Talent & Casting, Bravo, NBC and Peacock Unscripted) and The Traitors and Survivor star Rob “Boston Rob” Mariano will delve into how casting fuels buzz, nurtures talent and keeps audiences coming back for more.
• Hallmark’s The Way Home returns for a Conversation with Cast Ahead of Series Finale – The Way Home will return to ATX TV Festival for a conversation with stars Chyler Leigh, Evan Williams, and Sadie Laflamme-Snow ahead of the series’ final episodes. The hit Hallmark Original Series, which follows three generations of women living together in the small farm town of Port Haven who embark on a journey across multiple eras, is currently airing its final season, which will conclude in June. All seasons of The Way Home are currently available to stream on Hallmark+.
• Case Study: Rise of the Mini Studio – A look at the rise and influence of “mini studios.” From first looks and development deals, to producing global hits alongside premium networks and streamers, join the studio heads, development executives, and producers who are coming together to forge a new TV landscape. Confirmed panelists include Kathleen McCaffrey (Little Gems), Ryan Rasmussen (Bad Wolf), Patrick McDonald (Cut To), and Alissa Bachner (Tomorrow Studios), with additional panelists to be announced.
• A Conversation with the Cast of Masterpiece PBS Favorite All Creatures Great and Small – Masterpiece PBS will make its ATX TV Festival debut with a conversation featuring the cast of the long-running fan favorite All Creatures Great and Small, based on James Herriot’s adventures as a veterinarian in the 1930’s Yorkshire Dales. The conversation will revisit favorite character moments from the series and give fans an inside look at the process of filming the animal-friendly period piece. The series, which aired its sixth season in the US earlier this year, has already been renewed for seasons seven and eight. Panelists will be announced soon.
• Grit, Guts & Stunts: Inside CBS’s Marshals – Join the cast and crew of Marshals for an inside look at the high-stakes stunt work driving the record-breaking CBS phenomenon. Creator/showrunner Spencer Hudnut, Arielle Kebbel (“Belle Skinner”), and stunt coordinator Matthew Taylor break down the intensive training, choreography, and on-set coordination behind the series’ action, revealing how its grounded, neo-Western world comes to life. From designing practical stunts to executing complex sequences under tight timelines, the panel explores the craft powering one of broadcast television’s most-watched new series.
• Mystery Screening – The 2026 line-up will feature a new “Mystery Screening,” a spin-off of the festival’s popular Mystery Guest conversations, which have previously included Betsy Brandt (Breaking Bad), Ronald Gladden (Jury Duty), and Emmy Award-winner Katherine LaNasa (The Pitt), among others. As for what series will be featured… no spoilers.

BADGES and TV PASSES for ATX TV Festival (May 28-31, 2026) are available now: atxfestival.com/attend

SINGLE TICKETS for Select Events at the
Paramount and Stateside Theaters are on sale now:
https://www.austintheatre.org/atx-tv-festival/

View the 2026 LINE-UP:
atxfestival.com/programming

All Programming and Panelists are subject to change.

 

ABOUT ATX TV FESTIVAL

ATX TV Festival is an annual event produced by ATX TV, kicking off each summer in Austin, TX. As the leading television festival, it brings together fans and industry to celebrate the television medium by looking at its history, where it is now, and where it is headed. The festival consists of screenings followed by Q&As, panel conversations, and events (parties, live music, happy hours, hosted receptions, etc) and is known for reunions of classic series and cult hits. Screenings include never-aired pilots, canceled-too-soon series, current favorites, and world premieres. Panels conversations range from industry deep-dives to fan-focused conversations, along with discussions on representation (in front of and behind the camera) and responsibility in storytelling. The ATX TV audience is comprised equally of consumers and industry professionals, and ATX TV Festival is the only place they come together as one community to discuss and celebrate all aspects of #TVTogether.

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