The ATX TV Festival is set to return for its 15th season from May 28 through 31, and this year’s lineup leans heavily into what the festival does best. Thoughtful panels, early looks at highly anticipated series, and the kind of behind the scenes access that reminds you television is still a craft, not just content.
Opening Night sets the tone with something that will draw immediate attention. House of the Dragon Season 3 First Look arrives with an exclusive preview and a live conversation featuring Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint, Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, and Abubakar Salim. This is not just a teaser moment. It is a deeper look into the next chapter of the series, including early insight into the Battle of the Gullet, which already carries the weight of something significant for the show’s future.
The festival also takes time to recognize the people shaping television from behind the camera. Bill Lawrence will receive the Showrunner Award and return with Bill Lawrence and Friends, a conversation that spans a career defined by consistency and range. From Spin City and Scrubs to Ted Lasso, Shrinking, and Bad Monkey, his work has quietly influenced how modern television balances humor and emotion. Expect a discussion that moves easily between process, collaboration, and the realities of sustaining a long career in the industry.
Another major moment comes with Warren Littlefield receiving the festival’s inaugural Creative Impact Award. His influence on television is difficult to overstate. During his time at NBC, he helped usher in an era that included Seinfeld, The Golden Girls, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Friends, and The West Wing. More recently, his work as a producer on series like Fargo and The Handmaid’s Tale has continued that legacy. His one on one conversation will likely serve as both reflection and insight into how television has evolved over the past several decades.
On the preview side, the festival is offering a First Look at Anna Pigeon, an upcoming USA Network drama starring Tracy Spiridakos. The series follows a park ranger navigating personal loss while investigating crimes set within national parks. The panel will also include Morwyn Brebner and Lea Thompson, focusing on the challenges of adapting a well known book series for television while maintaining its tone and identity.
There is also a preview screening of Agatha Christie’s Tommy and Tuppence, a BritBox original that reimagines the classic detective duo with a more contemporary lens. Starring Antonia Thomas and Josh Dylan, the series blends mystery with character driven humor and romance. The post screening Q and A will explore how the cast approached updating such a recognizable property while keeping its core dynamic intact.
What continues to set ATX TV Festival apart is its approach. It is not built around spectacle. It is built around access and conversation. You are not just watching a premiere or catching a quick appearance. You are hearing directly from the people responsible for shaping the stories, and that tends to resonate in a different way.
Badges and passes for the full festival are available now, with single tickets for select events at the Paramount Theatre and Stateside Theatre currently on sale.
Full programming details and ticket information are available at atxfestival.com.
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