Laverne Cox is branching out into the podcast world. According to Deadline, the history-making actress is set to host a weekly show produced by Shondaland Audio and iHeartMedia.
Premiering in February, the podcast will feature Cox engaging in “intimate” conversations with guests. The project’s working title is “The Laverne Cox Show.”
“I’m thrilled to be continuing and expanding my relationship with Shondaland by doing my first podcast with Shonda’s amazing team along with iHeartRadio,” Cox said. “I can’t wait for everyone to hear the incredibly interesting conversations I have had with my guests.”
“Laverne Cox is a one-of-a-kind talent and we are so excited that our Shondaland Audio division provides us the opportunity to continue our relationship with her,” added Sandie Bailey, Shondaland Chief Design and Digital Media Officer. “We all know her onscreen talents and her role as a producer, but this show affords Laverne the opportunity to produce something very personal. She’s clearly interested in engaging her listeners and herself in ways she hasn’t before. And we’re committed to supporting her in doing just that.”
Shondaland Audio’s other offerings include “You Down? with Obama’s Other Daughters,” “Criminalia,” Ali Wentworth’s “Go Ask Ali,” and Katie Lowes’ “Katie’s Crib.” A companion podcast to Shondaland’s first Netflix show, Regency romance “Bridgerton,” is also on the way.
Cox scored four Emmy nods for her portrayal of Sophia Burset in “Orange Is the New Black.” She became the first trans actress cast as a regular on a broadcast series with CBS’ “Doubt.” “Bad Hair,” “Grandma,” and “The Mindy Project” are among her other screen credits. She exec produced “Disclosure,” a doc about trans representation.
You can see Cox next in Emerald Fennell’s feminist revenge thriller “Promising Young Woman,” in theaters December 25. She’s also starring in Shonda Rhimes’ forthcoming Netflix series about con artist/phony socialite Anna Delvey, “Inventing Anna.”