Hollywood star Bryan Cranston has added another Emmy to his collection, this time for best guest actor in a comedy for his role in ‘The Studio.’ This marks Cranston’s seventh Emmy overall, with his previous six wins all coming from his legendary performance in ‘Breaking Bad.’Let’s take a closer look at Cranston’s big Emmy win and what made ‘The Studio’ stand out.
Cranston wins for playing Griffin Mills
Cranston took home the award for his role as unique studio head Griffin Mills in ‘The Studio,’ a 10-episode satire about the fictional Continental Studios, created by Seth Rogen and his team. The show features an all-star cast including Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.
Tough competition at the Emmys
The actor was up against major names, including directors Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese, along with Dave Franco, Anthony Mackie, and ‘The Bear’s’ Jon Bernthal. Despite the stacked category, Cranston’s performance stood out, cementing his status as one of the most celebrated Emmy-winning actors.
About ‘The Studio’
‘The Studio’ has become a record-breaking comedy series, scoring 23 Emmy nominations in its debut season—the most ever for a first-season comedy. The series was created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez, with Lionsgate Television backing the project.
Other highlights from the Creative Arts Emmys
The Creative Arts Emmys, held over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, also celebrated big names across TV. Beyoncé earned four nominations for her Netflix special ‘Beyoncé Bowl,’ while Julie Andrews was recognized for her voiceover work in ‘Bridgerton.’ Netflix’s ‘Arcane’ picked up two awards for animation, and ‘Severance’ led the night with 27 total nominations.
The road to the main Emmy night
The 77th Emmy Awards will be hosted by Nate Bargatze and will air live on Sunday, September 14, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+.
