Celebrating TV’s Top Talent: A Pleasure and an Honor

Award-winning actor Sterling K. Brown knows the value of being part of a top-notch show like Paradise. In a recent chat with Prestige Junkie host Katey Rich, Brown shared that he considers himself lucky to work with scripts that are truly exceptional. He even extends an open invitation to his actor friends, encouraging them to join him on the Paradise set for some top-quality work.

Paradise is just one of the standout Disney Entertainment Television shows highlighted in our special series, In the Running: Emmy Contenders in Conversation With The Ankler. This series celebrates the exceptional storytelling, powerful performances, and memorable moments that have made waves on ABC, Disney+, Hulu, and FX this year.

During insightful conversations held on the same day as Disney’s Toast to TV event, Katey connected with a stellar lineup of talent, including Sterling K. Brown, Shailene Woodley, Thomas Doherty, Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Chris Perfetti, William Sanford Davis, Poorna Jagannathan, Ann Dowd, Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Grace Van Patten, K.J. Steinberg, Monica Lewinsky, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Guest, Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds, and many more.

Last year, Disney secured an impressive 137 Emmy nominations across its brands, with ABC hitting a network high. As this year’s race kicks off, returning nominees like Sterling K. Brown and Quinta Brunson, along with new favorites such as Wonder Man and The Testaments are poised to make a splash once again.

The Ankler team is thrilled to spotlight these talented artists and their outstanding work. Special recognition goes out to photographer Austin Hargrave and the dedicated Ankler team behind the scenes for bringing this special issue to life. We can’t wait to see what this year’s Emmy season has in store for these deserving creators!