PaleyFest LA 2026 Expands Star Power with Harrison Ford, Scrubs Cast Reunion, and Dynamic Moderator Lineup
The Paley Center for Media is raising the bar once again for television’s most celebrated festival, announcing an exciting wave of additional stars and moderators set to appear at PaleyFest LA 2026. Taking place April 4 through April 12 at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, this year’s festival promises an unforgettable convergence of television’s biggest names, groundbreaking creators, and passionate fans.
Leading the latest additions is Emmy and Academy Award-nominated actor Harrison Ford, who will join the highly anticipated Shrinking panel on April 7. Ford’s appearance adds even more prestige to an already stacked lineup, offering fans a rare opportunity to hear from one of Hollywood’s most legendary performers in an intimate, live setting.
Equally exciting is the beloved Scrubs reunion, bringing together fan-favorite cast members Judy Reyes, John C. McGinley, Neil Flynn, and Emmy Award-nominee Christa Miller for a nostalgic and insightful conversation on April 11. The panel will celebrate the enduring legacy of the hit medical comedy, alongside previously announced stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke.
This year’s PaleyFest also boasts an impressive roster of moderators, ensuring each panel delivers engaging, behind-the-scenes insights. Among them are Emmy-nominated actors Vanessa Bayer and Yvette Nicole Brown, ABC7 entertainment reporter George Pennacchio, Glamour’s Senior West Coast Editor Jessica Radloff, The Ringer’s cultural critic and podcaster Joanna Robinson, and People magazine’s Editor at Large Janine Rubenstein.
From milestone celebrations to exclusive screenings, the 2026 lineup reflects the breadth and influence of modern television. Highlights include the 50th anniversary celebration of Charlie’s Angels, featuring original stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith, and Cheryl Ladd, as well as panels for hit series like Emily in Paris, Nobody Wants This, and Your Friends & Neighbors.
Fans can also look forward to a special presentation of The Pitt, this year’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning Best Drama Series, closing out the festival on April 12 with a preview screening and in-depth conversation with its cast and creators.
Since its inception in 1984, PaleyFest LA has remained a cornerstone of the entertainment industry, honoring iconic figures such as Lucille Ball, Barbra Streisand, George Lucas, and Ava DuVernay, while spotlighting the casts and creative teams behind television’s most influential series—from The Sopranos and The West Wing to Stranger Things and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
Supported by returning sponsor Citi and founding benefactor the William S. Paley Foundation, PaleyFest LA 2026 continues its tradition of celebrating storytelling excellence while creating once-in-a-lifetime experiences for audiences.
With limited tickets remaining, anticipation is at an all-time high for what is shaping up to be one of the festival’s most dynamic and star-studded editions yet—cementing PaleyFest LA as the ultimate destination for television lovers and industry insiders alike.