SeriesFest is gearing up for its tenth iteration and has set the first names for its lineup.
The event, which is in Denver between May 1 and 5, has added Hasan Minhaj, who will headline a performance at Red Rocks, Minnie Driver and Grey’s Anatomy stars James Pickens Jr, Kevin McKidd and Caterina Scorsone as well as exec producer Betsy Beers.
Minhaj, who was the host of Netflix’s Patriot Act, will close out the event with the show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sunday May 5.
There will also be the SeriesFest Soiree, marking the event’s 10th anniversary. The gala will take place on Friday May 3 and will honor Shondaland & Betsy Beers, SAG-AFTRA and Minnie Driver.
National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, SAG-AFTRA, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will return to SeriesFest to accept the award, which won a landmark deal with the studios last year to end the actors strike. SAG-AFTRA will receive the Luminaries in Television Award.
Good Will Hunting star Driver is being feted with the Excellence in Acting Award. This comes ahead of her series Serpent Queen at Starz.
Shondaland and Betsy Beers are being honored with the Impact in Television Award to celebrate its slate of shows including Grey’s Anatomy, Bridgerton, Scandal and upcoming series The Residence.
Alongside Beers, Grey’s Anatomy showrunner Meg Marinis and stars James Pickens Jr, Kevin McKidd and Caterina Scorsone will take part in a panel called Legacy in Television: Grey’s Anatomy.
The full lineup will be revealed soon.
“We are thrilled to celebrate our milestone Season 10 with an extraordinary lineup of talent,” said Randi Kleiner, CEO and Co-Founder of SeriesFest. “From Hasan Minhaj’s comedic genius to the groundbreaking work of Betsy Beers, Shondaland, SAG-AFTRA, the incomparable Minnie Driver and the timeless appeal of Grey’s Anatomy, this year’s festival promises something for everyone. We look forward to welcoming audiences to Denver for five days of unforgettable storytelling.”