Nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards brightened up the Wednesday morning for dozens of actors, writers, directors and below-the-line creatives whose work was recognized by the TV Academy, including Katherine LaNasa from “The Pitt.”
She was on set shooting Season 3 when she was called to the gathering point known as “the hub” and saw her cast mate Patrick Ball wearing a big smile on his face. She figured that some good Emmy news had just come in. “He hugged me and I said, ‘Did you get nominated?’” LaNasa told TheWrap a few hours after the announcement. “And he said, ‘I think everybody in the room got nominated!’”
Indeed, LaNasa’s fellow nominees Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif and Gerran Howell were on set as well, so they got to congratulate each other immediately. “When your show’s doing well and getting a lot of praise, it’s nice when your cohorts are called out to for their good work,” said LaNasa, who won the Emmy for supporting actress in a drama last year.
“It’s a very big deal to get nominated by your peers,” she added. “They do what you do, and the fact that they are pointing at you and saying ‘Yes, you. We like this to represent us’ is a huge, huge honor. It’s very humbling.”
Another cast member of “The Pitt,” Sepideh Moafi, was not on set Wednesday, but she shared in the communal joy, telling TheWrap she was “over the moon” about her nomination for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series.
“I can’t believe it. I’m still sort of slowly absorbing this information,” Moafi said. “I feel so honored, and just deeply grateful to be part of this ensemble, to be part of this group across all departments, and I don’t say that lightly … Every day that I go to work, I’m just in awe of the level of professionalism and competence across all of our departments and our crew.”
Brett Goldstein, meanwhile, had a characteristically profanity-laden reaction to his nomination for “Shrinking.”
“Ahhhhhhhhhh get the f–k outta here! This is so cool. What an absolute list of stone-cold legends to be a part of. So proud of my ‘Shrinking’ family they are all so f–king good and it’s so lovely to see so many of them recognised by the academy. Proud to be a part of this thank you thank you thank you,” he said in a statement.
His “Shrinking” co-star Jason Segel was more composed.
“I’m really proud to be a part of this amazing team. Every single person pours their heart into making this show, and it is really special to know it is connecting with people,” he said in a statement.
Chase Infiniti, who is “still trying to find the words” for her best actress nomination for “The Testaments,” was elated.
“I truly cannot believe this but am so honored and grateful for this nomination. Thank you so much to the Television Academy for this moment. Thank you to Bruce, Warren, Elisabeth, the incredible team at Hulu, my cast and crew and everyone who touched this project,” Infiniti said in statement. “Playing Agnes has been a dream and to be nominated alongside Carrie, Rhea, Zendaya, and Keri is an honor. I’m still trying to find the words but thank but from the bottom of my heart.”
The nominations also made a significant impact on Nick Offerman, who scored double nominations for his roles in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” and “Death By Lightning,” “two pats” for which he is “powerfully grateful.”
“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on ‘Death By Lightning,’ a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first,” Offerman said in a statement.
Executives from NBCUniversal, Disney and Warner Bros. echoed similar sentiments, calling the nominations well-deserved and celebrating the “extraordinary talent, creativity and dedication” that brought the series to life.
Read more responses from nominees for the 78th Emmy awards below.
Tom Pelphrey, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “Task”
“I’m honored to be nominated. Very grateful to everyone who worked on “Task”, to HBO, and to the TV Academy. Congrats to all my fellow nominees.”
Hannah Einbinder, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”
“What can I say? Being recognized by my peers in this way is the cherry on top of the most creatively fulfilling experience of my life. I’m unbelievably honored to be nominated alongside such talented women who I so deeply admire. And of course, I’m especially grateful to Paul W Downs, Jen Statsky, and Lucia Aniello for changing my life 6 years ago. Hacks forever!!!”
Michelle Pfeiffer, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
“I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing show and it is an honor to be recognized along with my wonderful Margo family. Congratulations to all of the nominees today!”
Carrie Coon, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, “The Gilded Age”
“I am honored to be recognized in a very tough category, but more importantly, I am so proud of our remarkable company and the best crew in New York for their hard work, both lavish and subtle, which yielded eight nominations for The Gilded Age today—our most ever!”
Dakota Fanning, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthony Series or Movie, “All Her Fault,” and EP on Outstanding Comedy Series, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
“What an unbelievable morning for my family. The pride I feel at watching my sister shine is hard to put into words, and I also could not be prouder to be partners with her in Lewellen Pictures. David, Elle, Michelle, Nick, Nicole and the entire team behind Margo’s Got Money Troubles so deserves this recognition. I’m equally as overjoyed for the team behind All Her Fault and the indomitable Sarah Snook. And lastly, my deepest gratitude for recognizing me amongst these fierce women who I admire so much. I hoped for my character, Jenny, to be one who women could see themselves in and make them feel less alone. I am so happy that audiences connected with her so deeply. I’m bursting with happiness. Thank you!!!!!”
Nick Offerman, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Death By Lightning”
“I am so powerfully grateful for these two pats on the back, for the many-splendored ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles,’ thanks to the writing prowess of David Kelley, Eva Anderson and their team, but especially to shine some light on ‘Death By Lightning,’ a resplendent production all sprung from the pen of Mike Makowsky. It’s the writing first.”
Lisa Kudrow, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, “The Comeback”
“This is a very big, very meaningful honor to be nominated for Valerie and for the writing Michael Patrick King and I did. Huge.”
Matthew Rhys, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series + Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Widow’s Bay” and “The Beast in Me”
“Thank you to the TV Academy for nominations for both WIDOW’S BAY and THE BEAST IN ME. I spent the year as a psychopath and a politician, and the Television Academy has generously chosen not to hold either against me… I am so happy that both series were so warmly received this year, and I’m especially thrilled to be nominated alongside so many extraordinary members of our WIDOW’S BAY team, including our showrunner, creator and warped minded Katie Dippold, our savant director, Hiro Murai, so many of my fellow actors, and our incredible department heads, who all did incredible work. I am also joyous to be nominated for THE BEAST IN ME along with the amazing Claire Danes and all the other wonderfully creative minds that made this show happen. Thank you so much to Apple and Netflix.”
Mariska Hargitay, Outstanding Documentary Or Nonfiction Special,
“My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay”
“I’m thrilled and deeply moved by these nominations. It’s an emotional moment, because what feels most natural to say is “On behalf of my mom and myself, thank you.” I’m profoundly grateful to have this moment with her. My gratitude also extends to my producer, the truly formidable Trish Adlesic, our nominated cinematographer Tony Hardmon, and the rest of my extraordinary team who shepherded this film into reality.”
Nikki Glaser, Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special, “Nikki Glaser: Good Girl”
“So I guess I was a Good Girl? I put everything I had into this special and so did Hulu and my entire team made up of dear friends, my partner, and the best crew and production team maybe ever assembled for a comedy special. Thank you to the Television Academy for this nomination. It already feels like a win for all of us, even though we would still like to win please.”
Noah Hawley, “Alien: Earth”
“‘Alien: Earth’ has been an extraordinary collaboration, and these nominations are a testament to the remarkable work of our cast, crew, and partners at FX. It’s been a privilege to explore this universe while crafting a story that feels both true to its legacy and original. It’s especially meaningful to see the extraordinary artistry and craftsmanship that brought this world to life recognized by the Television Academy. We’re grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing the story in Season 2.”
Michael Urie, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, “Shrinking”
“To be nominated for an Emmy is a massive honor, but to be recognized for a second consecutive year alongside such an incredible group of actors – especially my brilliant castmate, Dr. Harrison Ford – is truly humbling. In some ways I feel like I didn’t even learn how to act in front of the camera until I met Harrison. He’s taught me so many things – mostly how cool it is to love acting.
I share this nomination with our incredible cast, crew, directors, producers, and especially our writers; their dedication and brilliant scripts are the foundation of everything we do. Playing Brian continues to be the gift that keeps on giving, and I’m so grateful to continue to grow with and alongside him.”
RuPaul Charles, Outstanding Host For A Reality Or Reality Competition Program, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”
“This wonderful news comes as we are filming the 19th season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’ We are all extremely grateful for the love, the freedom and the employment. On behalf of our brilliant, lovely cast and crew, thank you to the Television Academy for 11 gag-worthy nominations. Everybody say love!”
Meg Stalter, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”
“I can’t believe how lucky I am to receive this nomination and also be in the most special show with the most special people! I couldn’t do any of this without my team, my incredible partner and God! I’m in shock, but also really deserve this because I’m so pretty!”
John Wells, R. Scott Gemmill, and Noah Wyle, Outstanding Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“We’re honored by this recognition and so proud of our cast and crew, whose hard work, talent, and dedication made these Emmy nominations possible. We are deeply grateful to the Television Academy, Warner Bros. Television, HBO Max and all the extraordinary medical professionals who make our show possible, and congratulate all of our fellow nominees.”
Jeff Probst, Outstanding Host and Outstanding Reality Competition Show, “Survivor”
“After 25 years and 50 seasons, recognition like this means as much as ever. We’re thankful to the Television Academy for this honor and to our fans, whose enthusiasm has allowed us to keep going on this amazing adventure. We’re excited for what’s still ahead!”
Jason Segal, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, “Shrinking”
“I’m really proud to be a part of this amazing team. Every single person pours their heart into making this show, and it is really special to know it is connecting with people.”
Mark Ruffalo, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, “Task”
“We’re thrilled beyond words. Tom Pelphrey’s nomination for Supporting Actor is so richly deserved. His performance is so much of the heart of the show and to see it stand alongside nominations for cinematography, directing, editing, and our incredible writing team led by Brad Ingelsby is a testament to the level of craft everyone brought to TASK.”
Harrison Ford, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, “Shrinking”
“I’m so pleased to share this with so many of my castmembers—it makes the experience that much more significant”
Connor Storie, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, “Saturday Night Live”
“‘SNL’ was such a ‘pinch me’ moment in my career. It was a formative part of my life growing up, so to be recognized by the Academy for hosting feels incredibly surreal. I’m so grateful to everyone who made that night possible.”
David Zaslav, CEO and President, Warner Bros. Discovery
“This morning, the Television Academy announced the nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy® Awards. With 150 nominations, Warner Bros. Discovery is the most nominated company in the industry, a testament to the exceptional creative culture that defines our company.
We’ve said consistently that one of Warner Bros. Discovery’s proudest and most important achievements has been the creative renaissance of our film & television studios and their return to industry leadership. This year’s nominations are another powerful affirmation of that progress, reflecting the depth, quality and range of storytelling that continues to set us apart.
To our Warner Bros. Television Group nominees and everyone across the Studio, congratulations on earning an extraordinary 52 Primetime Emmy nominations. Led by The Pitt as this year’s most nominated program with 26 nominations shared with HBO Max, alongside outstanding recognition for Shrinking, Abbott Elementary, Leanne, The Voice and so many talented artists and craftspeople across the Studio, these nominations reflect your exceptional ability to create stories across platforms that resonate with audiences and critics alike. The Studio’s momentum continues with an exciting slate ahead, including the return of Ted Lasso this summer.
HBO Max was again the most recognized service with 122 nominations, across 21 programs. Hacks set a record for the most nominations (25) a comedy received in a single year, and The Pitt leads all titles with 26 nominations. These nominations are further proof that HBO has never delivered a deeper or more consistent pipeline of hit programming than it is today. From dramas to comedies to documentaries and from new titles to returning fan favorites, the slate’s extraordinary success reflects years of investment in exceptional creators, fearless storytelling, and a relentless commitment to quality. What’s especially exciting is that momentum doesn’t stop here. The creative pipeline remains strong from Lanterns to Youth to the return of The Gilded Age to Harry Potter and more, there are many great stories on their way.
And to our nominees across US Networks, congratulations on earning six Primetime Emmy nominations across Adult Swim, Discovery, Food Network, and ID. These honors span structured reality, animation, narration, and nonfiction craft and reflect the strength and distinctiveness of our networks portfolio. From Diners, Drive‑Ins and Dives’ nomination for Outstanding Structured Reality Program, to Rick and Morty and Smiling Friends being recognized in Outstanding Animated Program, to Octavia Spencer’s powerful narration in Lost Women of Alaska, to the exceptional craft work honored on Deadliest Catch, these nominations showcase teams who bring passion, ingenuity and a deep commitment to quality to everything they create.
The 2026 News & Documentary Emmy® Awards were held in late May and CNN was honored with six awards that underscored the network’s excellence across international reporting, enterprise journalism, and nonfiction storytelling. Among the honorees, Hanako Montgomery was recognized as Outstanding Emerging News Journalist, Jeremy Diamond earned Outstanding News Interview: Short Form, and Clarissa Ward received Outstanding Hard News Report: Long Form for her dispatch from Syria, marking the first Emmy-winning original report created exclusively for CNN’s All Access subscription offering. The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper was named Outstanding Recorded News Program for the third consecutive year, while Prime Minister from CNN Films earned both Best Documentary and Outstanding Politics & Government Documentary.
To the CNN winners and everyone across CNN, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Your work serving as the world’s eyes and ears has never mattered more. Whether through outstanding journalism, original films or documentaries, you continue to inform, inspire, and make sense of the tremendous changes happening around us. We are incredibly proud of what you’ve accomplished.
While today’s nominations celebrate outstanding programs and performances, they also recognize something much bigger.
Behind every production is this entire company working together. Every person who helps bring these stories to life and shares them with millions of fans around the world has had a hand in today’s achievement.
Thank you for your creativity, your collaboration, and your unwavering commitment to excellence. It is because of you that Warner Bros. Discovery continues to produce stories that shape culture, connect with audiences, lead our industry, and define what’s possible in entertainment.
Congratulations again to our nominees. We look forward to celebrating your achievements and will be cheering you on at the Emmy Awards this fall.”
Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO, HBO & HBO Max Content
“These Emmy nominations showcase the exceptional range of talent across HBO and HBO Max. From ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ being recognized in its freshman season to Hacks breaking records in the comedy categories after five incredible seasons, these nominations highlight the originality and creative excellence across HBO and HBO Max. Congratulations to all the artists and storytellers whose outstanding work made this recognition by the Television Academy possible.”
Debra OConnell, Disney Entertainment Television chair
“It’s incredible, it’s well deserved across the board. It shows what cultural phenomenon [Abbott Elementary and Dancing With the Stars are]. The focus that we have at Disney is to just make sure that we are constantly providing incredible premium programming that’s engaging and really drives a narrative that people can rally around. I think this showing is clear on that. We’re so grateful to Dana Walden for her support and leadership and just her incredible creative touch. And as you can imagine, I’m fortunate to be in the company of John Landgraf and the FX team, Alan Bergman, and our studios team all across Disney Entertainment Television.
It’s about the people and the focus that we have which is fans first. We have the fan favorite shows and I think these are examples of that mission. If you think about how viewers choose to engage with content, we meet those viewers where they are whether that is on streaming or on linear television and you see the results of fan engagement on multiple platforms. We really want to make sure that our content delivers in the way that is very specific to the engagement that we’re seeing. We always want to strive to do our best and with 125 nominations, this is rewarding to our storytellers and our incredible creative partners that deserve this kind of recognition.”
Pearlena Igbokwe, Chairman of Television Studios, NBC Entertainment & Peacock Scripted
“The Emmy recognition for ‘All Her Fault’ is incredibly meaningful. It is a tribute to the extraordinary talent, creativity and dedication of the many people who brought this series to life, while also marking a milestone as Peacock’s first-ever scripted series nomination. Across this morning’s nominations from ‘All Her Fault’ and the final season of ‘Hacks’ to the enduring excellence of ‘Saturday Night Live,’ we’re proud to see so many exceptional storytellers and teams honored by the Academy. Their work represents the very best of television and we’re thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition.”
Frances Berwick, Chairman, Bravo & Peacock Unscripted
“We’re incredibly proud to see Bravo and Peacock’s unscripted programming recognized by the Television Academy with 13 Emmy nominations this year: Six for ‘The Traitors’ and four for ‘Top Chef’ – including the series’ remarkable 20th consecutive nomination for Outstanding Reality Competition Program – to the first-ever Emmy nominations for ‘Summer House’ and ‘Love Island USA,’ plus recognition for the documentary ‘High Horse.’ These honors are a testament to the creativity, innovation and passion of our producers, talent and all our partners. We’re especially excited to see our talent leading the Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program category, with Alan Cumming, Ariana Madix and Kristen Kish all earning nominations. We celebrate the exceptional teams behind these programs and are grateful to the storytellers that continues to captivate, entertain and inspire.”
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group and WBD US Network
“52 Emmy nominations is a remarkable testament to the extraordinary talent of our Warner Bros. Television Group team. To have The Pitt recognized with 26 [sic 25] nominations, the most of any show this year, is exceptional. We are incredibly proud to see our work honored by the Television Academy and congratulate all of this year’s nominees.”
Richard Gadd, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series, “Half Man”
“Incredibly honoured and delighted to be nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series at the 2026 Emmys, a ceremony which holds so much beautiful nostalgia for me.
A special thank you to Mitchell Robertson and Stuart Campbell, whose remarkable work laid such a strong foundation for everything that followed. And of course, Jamie Bell. Without his fearless, visceral and deeply nuanced work, I could not have given the performance that I did. Acting alongside him was an honour and a privilege, and it will remain one of the greatest highlights of my career.
I would also like to thank everyone who worked on Half Man, from our extraordinary crew to our wonderful cast, and to everyone who helped bring the series to life. Thank you to HBO and BBC for all the belief and support, and for taking a chance on the show in the first place. Lastly, a huge thank you to the Television Academy for its longstanding recognition.
This nomination belongs to everyone who worked on this show.”
Tal Anderson, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“I was so honored just about the possibility of a nomination, and now I’m just shocked. I’m most excited now about being at the event with my Pitt family and celebrating everybody’s accomplishments. I think about that little girl who wanted to be seen, and I can’t believe this, really. I’m so grateful to the Television Academy and everyone who voted to elevate my voice this way.”
Tyler James Williams, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, “Abbott Elementary”
“I’m so grateful to the Television Academy for this nomination. Playing Gregory has meant so much to me and getting to do it alongside this incredible cast and crew is something I’ll never take for granted. Thank you for this honor. I’m lucky to be a part of a show that continues to resonate with so many people.”
Jonathan Pryce, Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, “Slow Horses”
“In 1976 I was appearing on Broadway in the play ‘Comedians’ and I met Lee Strasberg. I asked if he had any advice for a young actor on how to keep recreating a role during a long run. He paused briefly before saying “You do it. It’s your job”
Well, I’ve been doing my job for well over 50 years in the company of some wonderful co-workers and it continues to be a joy. Slow Horses and David Cartwright have been a part of that joy and I thank my peers for this nomination.”
Frank Scherma, Jon Kamen and Chris Kim, Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction Or Reality Series, “This Is A Gardening Show”
“They said vegetable gardening would not be televised, turning compost, seeds, patience, and humor into something genuinely funny, thanks to Zach Galifianakis for proving them wrong! And thanks to our friends at Netflix for sharing it with the world! We’re humbly honored to be nominated, the ‘Future is Agrarian.’”
Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special, “Finding Your Roots With Henry Louis Gates Jr.”
“It’s a profound honor that FINDING YOUR ROOTS has been nominated for its third consecutive Emmy Award. It is a testament to the work of so many dedicated filmmakers, historians, genealogists, and geneticists behind the scenes. It’s also a tribute to PBS as a national institution. I am so proud to continue to hammer out our two most important messages that our deeply divided country needs now more than ever: first, that America is a nation of immigrants and that is what makes our country great. And second, that, despite the forces that try to divide us, at the level of the genome we are all 99% the same.”
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Outsanding Directing for a Drama Series, “The Gilded Age” and “Task”
“I am overwhelmed and filled with gratitude having received nominations for directing both TASK and THE GILDED AGE, as well as a nomination for THE GILDED AGE for Drama Series. To get to work with Casey Bloys, Francesca Orsi, the HBO family and the likes of Brad Ingelsby, Julian Fellowes, Carrie Coon, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, and the entire casts and crews of both shows has been an extraordinary journey.”
Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/ Nonfiction Program and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man”
“We are beyond thrilled that the Television Academy has honored our film “Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!” with six Emmy nominations! Thank you so much to HBO, our incredible team and most of all to the great one himself, Mel Brooks. We’ve already begun work on the sequel, to be completed in 2126.”
Joy Sunday, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, “DTF St. Louis”
“Working on DTF St. Louis was a dream, and thanks to the recognition of the Television Academy it doesn’t seem like I’ll be waking up anytime soon. Congratulations to my brilliant co-stars and collaborators on an outstanding 13 nominations. It was an honor and a gift to work alongside you all and I can’t wait to celebrate you!”
Steven Conrad, Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series, Outstanding Directing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, and Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie, “DTF St. Louis”
“I would like to thank the Television Academy for their consideration of DTF ST. LOUIS and congratulate all nominees for this recognition of their hard work.”
Tom Colicchio, Outstanding Reality Competition Program, “Top Chef”
“It’s an incredible honor to see ‘Top Chef’ acknowledged by the Television Academy. This is a reflection of the unwavering dedication of our producers, crew, and creative team, and we’re grateful that the show continues to earn the respect of our peers year after year.”
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, “Wonder Man”
“Wow! What a gift it is to be tapped by Marvel to portray a superhero who, like many of us, isn’t afraid to wear his passion for our business on his sleeve. In that regard, it’s only right that this nomination also stands as an acknowledgment of the passion of everyone who helped put this show together. To Marvel, Destin Cretton, Andrew Guest, Brian Gray, our cast and crew, the city of Los Angeles, the voters who deemed my performance worthy of an Emmy nomination, and especially every single person who tuned in and dreamed, laughed, and cried alongside us… CHEERS and THANK YOU!!”
Julian Fellowes, Outstanding Drama Series, “The Gilded Age”
“I could not be more pleased for our exceptional cast and crew. These nominations are a direct testament to the commitment that goes into “The Gilded Age”. To be recognized by our peers in this way is the ultimate honor.”
Kareem Rahma and Andrew Kuo, Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama or Variety Series, “SubwayTakes with Kareem Rahma”
“Thank you to the Television Academy for this honor. Every conversation on this show starts with people willing to trust us, and every episode is carried by a crew and group of collaborators we’re lucky to work with. That an original, independent show built online through YouTube, without a traditional streamer, is being recognized alongside television’s best is a milestone for the entire creator community – one we hope opens the door even wider in the years to come. But the biggest thanks goes to our loyal audience – you’re the reason we get to do this. See you at the Emmys.”
Brad Ingelsby, Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series, “Task”
“We are deeply honored by this recognition from the Television Academy. TASK exists solely because to the remarkable people who have believed in it and helped bring it to the screen. Thank you to HBO for shepherding it into the world so beautifully. I’m especially happy to see our cast leaders Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey nominated for their extraordinary performances. This recognition represents the entire TASK team in front of and behind the camera who poured their enormous talent and hearts into bringing this story to life. We are busy at work shooting Season 2 right now, and this is a very nice reason to pause for a moment and celebrate.”
Gerran Howell, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“To be nominated for an Emmy or even considered feels completely surreal for this little Welsh boy! I feel unbelievably lucky to be part of a show made by people who give everything to it, every single day. There are performances in this cast that deserve every bit of recognition in the world, and I feel very lucky to have been anywhere near them. Thank you to the Television Academy, and to everyone who has cared about the show. It means more than I can properly say.”
Lauren Weedman, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”
“What a truly wonderful and surreal morning. I couldn’t be happier to be included and to share this moment with so many astonishing performers, especially the ‘Hacks’ nominees. This is fantastic!”
Sepideh Moafi, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“I still cannot wrap my head around the magnitude of this moment. Thank you to the Television Academy for this recognition, and congratulations to my entire Pitt family. Thank you HBO, John Wells Productions, and Warner Brothers for believing in me to bring Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi to life. It’s an honor beyond words to be the first Iranian actress and first actress from the SWANA/Middle East to be nominated in this category—it’s a tribute to all the powerhouse women who came before me, and for the women and girls to follow, your seat is warm.”
Stephen Root, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series, “Widow’s Bay”
Holy cow!! I feel just like the cowardly lion who said it all, “Aww shucks folks, I’m speechless!” What a gift to be recognized by your fellow peers, truly humbled and amazed. To be able to work with the brilliant Katie Dippold, Hiro Murai, Matthew Rhys, Dale Dickey, and the effervescent Kate O’Flynn is a dream come true. Brilliant writing, a cast of amazing character actors and the fun of walking the line between horror and comedy is just a joy. Thank you to the Television Academy, Apple TV and all you nice people for thinking of me. So very cool. Excelsior!!
Alexandria Stapleton, Outstanding Directing For A Documentary/Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning”
“Thank you to the Television Academy for nominating SEAN COMBS: THE RECKONING for three Emmy Awards. The entire team behind the series could not be more humbled. We are grateful to the participants in this series for trusting us with their stories. Our hope is that the series continues to create space for difficult truths while encouraging audiences to ask deeper questions about responsibility, culture, and change.”
Anthony King, Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series, “Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat”
“Huge thanks to the Television Academy for recognizing our show! Company Retreat is such a unique project, a real high-wire act that requires extraordinary contributions from every department. Our cast, our crew, they all went above and beyond to elevate the work from our wonderful team of writers. And of course, huge thanks to our hero, Anthony Norman, who made us all look like geniuses with his immense heart and humanity.”
Chris Fleming, Outstanding Writing For A Variety Special, “Chris Fleming: Live at the Palace”
“I am in disbelief, thank you so much to the Television Academy for recognizing my sorry ass, and none of this would be happening without the incredible folks at HBO: Nina Rosenstein, Aaron Spina and Christina Yeotsas.”
Christopher McDonald, Outstanding Guest Actor In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”
“So honored for this AMAZING season of Hacks that broke Emmy records for 25 nominations in comedy. I’m just delighted to have been singled out. It’s a pleasure to perform such great writing, and I’d like to thank all my talented colleagues for their vote.”
Shawn Hatosy, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“I’m incredibly honored by this nomination, and even more honored to be standing alongside this cast. To see The Pitt recognized with 13 acting nominations is really extraordinary. I love actors, and I love being part of an ensemble, so to be included among this group of wildly talented, generous, and committed performers means a great deal to me. I’m very proud to be included in that company.”
Fiona Dourif, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“I am completely shocked and overcome with gratitude! I think of The Pitt as 250 people coming together to make this really cool thing, and I’m so grateful to be part of it, especially alongside Taylor, Katherine, and Sepideh. I’m still absorbing it.”
Kris Bowers and Michael Dean Parsons, Outstanding Music Composition for a Series, “Spider Noir”
“Spider-Noir is the kind of opportunity a composer dreams about. Especially for music nerds like us.
We’ve spent years dissecting our favorite noir scores and chasing the iconic superhero sounds that gave us chills as kids, so the assignment on this series was a gift. This singular and incredibly special world that Oren Uziel and the entire creative team brought to life asked us to draw from the loves that have been brewing in us since we first decided to become composers, and find a way to merge these iconic musical traditions into something just as unique as Spider-Noir.
We poured our hearts into this score. The fun of leaning into big character themes that could grow with the characters. Toying with how melodies might shapeshift, evolve, shrink, stretch, and play in counterpoint with one another. Late nights transforming motifs, experimenting with weird textures and sound design like distorted theremins, detuned penny whistles, chopped-up electric guitar, and found percussion sounds from the streets of NYC. We spent hours together, and with our filmmakers, getting into the minds of the characters and the stories, making sure these musical ideas were always serving an intention and purpose. All while letting our music history nerd hearts sing through big orchestral moments and intimate jazz piano solos.
We were given the freedom to reach for something ambitious, and we obsessed over creating a kind of music that could only exist in Ben Reilly’s universe.
Endless thanks to Oren, Steve, Sofia, Dan, Kari, and the teams at Prime Video and Sony. And to all of the brilliant musicians and collaborators on our team who brought so much hard work, care, and love of music to this score, THANK YOU.”
(Missy Schwartz contributed to this report.)
