Stephen Root keeps adding to incredible Hollywood resume

Stephen Root may not always be in a leading role, but that doesn't stop him from remaining incredibly busy.

You know the character actor from iconic roles as Milton Waddams in "Office Space" and Monroe Fuches in "Barry." Most recently, he's been nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for "Widow's Bay" and he's resumed voice work for the rebooted "King of the Hill" on Hulu.

In this episode, co-host Bruce Miller speaks with Root about his recent work and the challenges of recording voiceover remotely.

Miller and co-host Terry Lipshetz continue their discussion of "The Odyssey" and its ensemble cast, as well as the original Broadway cast of "Hadestown" returning for a filmed performance. They also discuss another film in the "A Devil Wears Prada" series.

About the show

Streamed & Screened is a podcast about movies and TV hosted by Bruce Miller, a longtime entertainment reporter who is the retired editor of the Sioux City Journal in Iowa and Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises based in Madison, Wisconsin. The show was named Best Podcast in the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest.

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A podcast about movies and TV, hosted by Bruce Miller, the retired editor for the Sioux City Journal, who continues to report on Hollywood, movies, television and streaming programs as he has for more than 40 years. Get Bruce's insights and enjoy interviews with directors, stars and experts. Co-hosted by Terry Lipshetz, managing editor of the National Newsroom for Lee Enterprises.