Nicole Kidman reunites with her To Die For director Gus Van Sant and co-star Casey Affleck for Variety taping

Nicole Kidman reunited with her To Die For director Gus Van Sant and co-star Casey Affleck for Sunday's taping of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors in Los Angeles.

It was 21 years after the 49-year-old Oscar winner's indelible role as Suzanne Stone, a weather girl who hires teenage hitmen in the 64-year-old filmmaker's darkly hilarious movie.

The Hawaiian-born Australian actress smiled warmly at the 41-year-old Oscar nominee, who played foul-mouthed delinquent Russell Hines in the 1995 flick.

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Talented trio: Nicole Kidman reunited with her To Die For director Gus Van Sant and co-star Casey Affleck for Sunday's taping of Variety Studio: Actors on Actors presented by The Venetian Las Vegas in Los Angeles

On set: It was 21 years after the 49-year-old Oscar winner's indelible role as Suzanne Stone, a weather girl who hires teenage hitmen in the 64-year-old filmmaker's darkly hilarious movie

Casey - whose big brother is Ben Affleck - appeared to have Nicole in stitches as they caught up after so many years.

The acting duo's in-depth industry discussion for the Emmy-winning programme's fifth season will air January 3-5 on PBS SoCal KOCE.

In order to get more comfortable, Kidman actually went barefoot in her blue-checkered pantsuit and matching camisole.

The Genius actress - sporting her signature strawberry blonde locks - discussed her role as Sue Brierley, the adoptive mother of Indian orphan Saroo (Dev Patel) in Lion. 

One-on-one Q&A: The Hawaiian-born Australian actress smiled warmly at the 41-year-old Oscar nominee, who played foul-mouthed delinquent Russell Hines in the 1995 flick

All grown up! Casey - whose big brother is Ben Affleck - appeared to have Nicole in stitches as they caught up after so many years

Actors on Actors: The acting duo's in-depth industry discussion for the Emmy-winning programme's fifth season will air January 3-5 on PBS SoCal KOCE

The Garth Davis drama, also starring David Wenham and Rooney Mara, hits US theaters November 25 and UK theaters January 20.

And the Triple 9 actor - rocking colourful trainers - chatted about his role as reluctant legal guardian Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea.

The Massachusetts family drama, also starring Michelle Williams and Kyle Chandler, hits US theaters Friday and UK theaters January 13.

Golden Globe-winning duo Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant also suited up to talk shop at the The Venetian-sponsored event. 

Comfy couch: In order to get more comfortable, Kidman actually went barefoot in her blue-checkered pantsuit and matching camisole

Oscar contender? The Genius actress - sporting her signature strawberry blonde locks - discussed her role as Sue Brierley, the adoptive mother of Indian orphan Saroo (Dev Patel) in Lion

Based on a true story: The Garth Davis drama, also starring David Wenham and Rooney Mara, hits US theaters November 25 and UK theaters January 20

Suited and sneakered: And the Triple 9 actor - rocking colourful trainers - chatted about his role as reluctant legal guardian Lee Chandler in Manchester by the Sea

Produced by Matt Damon: The Massachusetts family drama, also starring Michelle Williams (L) and Kyle Chandler, hits US theaters Friday and UK theaters January 13.

The UK bachelors-for-life share bad-boy reputations and they have six children (and no wives) between the two of them.

The 40-year-old Irishman was promoting his offbeat role as David in last year's absurdist dystopian dramedy The Lobster.

And the 56-year-old Englishman talked about playing actor-turned-manager St. Clair Bayfield, the husband of amateur opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep).

Meanwhile, Amy Adams was having her microphone attached before discussing her awards season offerings, Arrival and Nocturnal Animals. 

Man to man: Golden Globe-winning duo Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant also suited up to talk shop at the The Venetian-sponsored event

Trouble: The UK bachelors-for-life share bad-boy reputations and they have six children (and no wives) between the two of them

Heartthrob: The 40-year-old Irishman was promoting his offbeat role as David in last year's absurdist dystopian dramedy The Lobster

Handsome: And the 56-year-old Englishman talked about playing actor- turned-manager St. Clair Bayfield, the husband of amateur opera singer Florence Foster Jenkins (Meryl Streep)

Stylist Petra Flannery put the 42-year-old Oscar nominee in a b&w dress and spike-heeled Louboutins for her interview with Andrew Garfield.

The 33-year-old Golden Globe nominee stars as WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss in Mel Gibson's critically-acclaimed biopic Hacksaw Ridge.

Hailee Steinfeld added a burst of colour to Variety Studio with a multi-patterned dress and Louboutin court shoes selected by stylist Karla Welch.

The Oscar nominee - who turns 20 next month - chatted about her coming-of-age dramedy The Edge of Seventeen with fellow former child star Sally Field.

Ready for her close-up! Meanwhile, Amy Adams was having her microphone attached before discussing her awards season offerings, Arrival and Nocturnal Animals

Lois Lane meets Spider-Man: Stylist Petra Flannery put the 42-year-old Oscar nominee in a b&w dress and spike-heeled Louboutins for her interview with Andrew Garfield (R)

Cashmere jumper: The 33-year-old Golden Globe nominee stars as WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss in Mel Gibson's critically-acclaimed biopic Hacksaw Ridge

The 70-year-old Oscar winner talked about her eccentric hoarder character, who seduces a millennial (Max Greenfield) in Hello, My Name Is Doris.

Greta Gerwig - who relies on stylist Erin Walsh - looked conservative in a black boatnecked dress and matching court shoes.

The 33-year-old Golden Globe nominee talked about starring in Mike Mills' seventies-set dramedy 20th Century Women with Mahershala Ali.

Not-so-typical teen: Hailee Steinfeld added a burst of colour to Variety Studio with a multi-patterned dress and Louboutin court shoes selected by stylist Karla Welch

Gidget! The Oscar nominee - who turns 20 next month - chatted about her coming-of-age dramedy The Edge of Seventeen with fellow former child star Sally Field (L)

Tartan trousers: The 70-year-old Oscar winner talked about her eccentric hoarder character, who seduces a millennial (Max Greenfield) in Hello, My Name Is Doris

The 42-year-old Emmy nominee has received rave reviews as paternal crack dealer Juan in the critically-acclaimed Miami drama Moonlight.

Also discussing the nitty gritty of the craft of acting at Variety Studio was Dev Patel and Octavia Spencer. 

The 46-year-old Oscar winner paired her oxblood frock with saucy leopard-print stilettos chosen by sister stylists Wendi & Nicole Ferreira. 

Indie It Girl: Greta Gerwig - who relies on stylist Erin Walsh - looked conservative in a black boatnecked dress and matching court shoes

California natives: The 33-year-old Golden Globe nominee talked about starring in Mike Mills' seventies-set dramedy 20th Century Women with Mahershala Ali (R)

Behind the scenes: The 42-year-old Emmy nominee has received rave reviews as paternal crack dealer Juan in the critically-acclaimed Miami drama Moonlight

Spencer showed the 26-year-old Englishman something on her phone as she promoted her role as real-life NASA employee Dorothy Vaughan in the biopic Hidden Figures.

Like his castmate Nicole Kidman, Dev was pushing his role in Lion as Google Earth enthusiast Saroo Brierley for awards consideration.

On Saturday, heavy-hitting Oscar contenders in the house included Gold's Matthew McConaughey, Sully's Tom Hanks, Jackie's Natalie Portman, and La La Land's Emma Stone.

Dynamic duo: Also discussing the nitty gritty of the craft of acting at Variety Studio was Dev Patel and Octavia Spencer

Lady in red: The 46-year-old Oscar winner paired her oxblood frock with saucy leopard-print stilettos chosen by sister stylists Wendi & Nicole Ferreira

Check it out! Spencer showed the 26-year-old Englishman something on her phone as she promoted her role as real-life NASA employee Dorothy Vaughan in the biopic Hidden Figures

Searching for birth parents: Like his castmate Nicole Kidman, Dev was pushing his role in Lion as Google Earth enthusiast Saroo Brierley for awards consideration

Action! On Saturday, heavy-hitting Oscar contenders in the house included Gold's Matthew McConaughey (R), Sully's Tom Hanks, Jackie's Natalie Portman, and La La Land's Emma Stone

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