The pop culture calendar isnt exactly hurting for worthwhile festivals, conventions, and junkets.

One thing many of these cons have in common, however, is that theyre not located in Hollywood.

And by Hollywood, of course, we mean Atlanta, Georgia.

A collection of TV creators and stars seen at SCAD TVfest 2025.

And to capitalize on that increased Hollywood presence, major festivals are starting to make their way as well.

Its not happening, folks!

I was like Im not doing the show unless Evan Peters is in his trailer.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: Jac Schaeffer attends Marvel Television’s “Agatha All Along” Q&A during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)

Jac Schaeffer

We used the whole novel part already.

We know what happened in the history.

Theres no confusion when it comes to NBC sitcomSt.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: Hiroyuki Sanada attends “Shōgun” Q&A during 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Hiroyuki Sanada

Denis Medical, however.

I grew up in Korea and I learned colloquial English watchingFriends.

NBC is obviously iconic for their comedy.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: (L-R) Justin Spitzer, Allison Tolman, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper and Eric Ledgin attend “St. Denis Medical” And Award Presentation (Breakthrough Cast Award) during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

(L-R) Justin Spitzer, Allison Tolman, Kahyun Kim, Mekki Leeper and Eric Ledgin

It feels crazy [to be a part of this], Serena actress Kahyun Kim said.

The Duffers also swatted down expectations of working within a pre-existing franchise like Star Wars or Marvel.

Oh My God…Yes!

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 05: Matt Duffer, Caleb McLaughlin and Ross Duffer attend “Stranger Things” and Award Presentation To The Duffer Brothers (Variety Showrunner Award) during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 05, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Matt Duffer, Caleb McLaughlin and Ross Duffer

A Series of Extremely Relatable Circumstancesis an Adult Swim joint.

Created by indie comic figure Adele Supreme Williams,Oh My God…Yes!

etc.follows the misadventures of three best friends as they navigate womanhood in a near-future South Central L.A. Its an honor, Williams toldDen of Geekof her shows unlikely place in cable history.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Missy Laney, Adele “Supreme” Williams and Dominique Braud attend “Oh My God…Yes!” Q&A during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

(L-R) Missy Laney, Adele “Supreme” Williams and Dominique Braud

But Id be lying if I said there wasnt an immense amount of pressure.

And if I can be even more vulnerable: its a little scary.

You get a little in your head about how the audience will respond to the work.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 06: (L-R) Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald attend “Cobra Kai” during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

(L-R) Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald

Still, Williams is excited to see how far that experience can go.

I love the show.

And I see [Oh My God…Yes] as going on for a few more seasons.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 06: Noah Centineo attends “The Recruit” during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 06, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images)

Noah Centineo

Fingers crossed for sure.

Youd have to ask Netflix, Centineo joked.

I think maybe it was by design on their end or it was just a really happy coincidence.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 07: (L-R) D. W. Moffett, Andra Reeve-Rabb, Samiya Allen-Graham, Ian Whitt, Erica Muradi, Aria Brown, Drake Aasen, Kane Innis, Jocelyn Shelfo and Mark Tymchyshyn attend SCAD Presents: ‘Lodged’ during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

(L-R) D. W. Moffett, Andra Reeve-Rabb, Samiya Allen-Graham, Ian Whitt, Erica Muradi, Aria Brown, Drake Aasen, Kane Innis, Jocelyn Shelfo and Mark Tymchyshyn

Fresh off winning SCADs Distinguished Performer Award, Centineo is gearing up for another season ofThe Recruit.

I have no idea whats gonna happen in season three.

One such example is the SCAD-created sitcomLodged.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 07: Walker Scobell attends “Percy Jackson And The Olympians” during the 13th SCAD TVfest on February 07, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Walker Scobell

Its areal-ass TV show.

But its also a learning opportunity for its cast and crew.

Sitcom is a good blend of theater and film.

This bridges the gap, Drake Aasen said.

Scobell spoke withDen of Geekabout thePercy Jacksonseason 2 moment hes most excited for people to see.

What we did in episode four with Charybdis and Scylla, he said.

I dont want to spoil anything but this is probably the biggest [episode].

Its its own movie to be honest.

That was the first table read we did where we hadnt read it beforehand.

They wanted us to all experience it for the first time with them.