The Leading Role (2025) is a Ukrainian interview-portrait program directed by Maryna Molyaka. The series is dedicated to an in-depth exploration of the lives of prominent cultural figures beyond their on-stage personas. It offers an intimate look at creators stripped of their familiar screen images and theatrical makeup.

Each episode centers on a single day in the life of a well-known Ukrainian actor or actress. The project’s author and host, producer Oleksii Goncharenko, visits the guests in their home environment. The Leading Role showcases everyday morning routines, creative rehearsals, domestic interactions, and personal interests of famous individuals. The narrative focuses on building a complete psychological portrait of each personality, revealing the character of film and theatre professionals through everyday details and candid conversations. The project helps viewers better understand the inner world of cultural creators who shape the emotional landscape of the country and leave a significant mark on contemporary culture. Episodes capture authentic moments of real life without staged distance or artificial masks.

Director Maryna Molyaka and her creative team emphasize maximum sincerity and authenticity. The production deliberately avoids artificial sets, opting instead for the real living and working spaces of the featured artists.

Watch the interview-portrait series The Leading Role online on MEGOGO.