Emmys Nominate 22 Performers Featured in THR’s Annual Roundtable Series

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As a dedicated gamer and avid follower of Hollywood news, I was thrilled to see The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Emmy roundtable series back for another year. The excitement was palpable as I eagerly waited for the announcement of this year’s nominees, knowing that many of the talented individuals featured in these roundtables would be among them.

During the busy Emmy award season, The Hollywood Reporter’s annual roundtable interviews became a essential destination for contenders.

Twenty-two performers who took part in the Emmy competition had their names revealed on Wednesday. This announcement was made before the September 15 telecast. Some of the nominees include Jon Hamm, who earned two nominations for his roles in FX’s “Fargo” and Apple’s “The Morning Show.” Jodie Foster from “True Detective,” Naomi Watts from “Feud,” Matt Bomer from “Fellow Travelers,” Kristen Wiig from “Palm Royale,” and Bowen Yang from “Saturday Night Live” were also announced as nominees.

From a different angle, six out of the seven actresses in the drama category at the star-studded awards table received nominations for their acting performances, and all the writer-producers present at The Hollywood Reporter’s live producer roundtable saw their shows recognized. Furthermore, an impressive four out of the comedians who participated in THR’s inaugural stand-up Emmys roundtable had their specials nominated this year.

Check out the full conversations below:

In a genuine and open discussion during the drama actress roundtable, Foster, Watts, Anna Sawai from “Shogun,” Brie Larson of “Lessons in Chemistry,” Sofia Vergara of “Griselda,” and Jennifer Aniston of “The Morning Show” shared their thoughts on a variety of subjects. Topics included acting techniques, methodology, and dealing with the realities of growing older in Hollywood.

Six renowned producers were featured in the roundtable discussion: Jonathan Nolan (of “Fallout”), Francesca Sloane (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”), Steven Zaillian (“Ripley”), Jen Statsky (“Hacks”), Peter Morgan (“The Crown”), and Issa López (“True Detective”). The engaging talk, held before a live audience, touched upon various topics including challenging experiences and intrusive set inspections.

In the initial Emmy roundtable for stand-up comedy, an illustrious gathering of comedic stars participated, including nominees Alex Edelman (“Just for Us”), Mike Birbiglia (“The Old Man and the Pool”), Jacqueline Novak (“Get On Your Knees”), and Ramy Youssef (“More Feelings”). Edelman additionally earned a nod for directing “The Bear.” During their hour-long discussion, topics ranged from profound existential ponderings to absurd humor (yes, fart jokes were part of the mix).

In this comedy actress roundtable, Quinta Brunson from “Abbott Elementary” and Maya Rudolph and Kristin Wiig of “Loot” and “Palm Royale” were among those newly nominated for their humor. Rudolph and Wiig additionally received nominations for co-hosting “Saturday Night Live,” a topic they delved into during the discussion. The lively and candid chat explored defying industry standards, the demand to share personal experiences, and as one participant expressed, “dancing for the patriarchy.”

In a lively discussion at the drama actor roundtable, Hamm and Bomer participated. They debated various topics, including which stage direction they found more challenging: acting in a love scene or shedding a solitary tear? Additionally, they pondered over who actually heeded their agents’ recommendations.

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2024-07-18 19:25