Canadian Seth Rogen’s The Studio Receives Comedy Nominations for Primetime Emmys

Canadian actor Seth Rogen had a big day as the 77th Primetime Emmy Award nominations were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Rogen’s Apple TV+ show The Studio led the comedy nominations with a whopping 23 nods, surpassing the record set by Ted Lasso in 2021. The Studio is about a new head of a movie studio who craves the approval of Hollywood celebrities. Rogen himself received nominations for outstanding performance, directing, and writing for a comedy series.

The supporting cast of The Studio also earned recognition, with Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O’Hara nominated in the supporting actress category, and Ike Barinholtz in the supporting actor category. Notably, legendary film director Martin Scorsese scored his first acting nomination for his guest appearance on the show playing himself.

In the drama categories, the Apple TV+ series Severance led the pack with a total of 27 nominations. The show, set in a dystopian world, received praise across various categories and is up against some tough competition like The Last of Us and The White Lotus. Severance’s cast members, including Adam Scott, John Turturro, Britt Lower, and Zach Cherry, all earned acting nominations as well.

HBO’s The White Lotus also had a successful day, notching 23 nominations across various categories for its third season. Fan-favorite performances from stars like Parker Posey and Carrie Coon received recognition, as well as acting heavyweights like Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, and Sam Rockwell.

Lastly, The Penguin, another hit HBO series, snagged 24 nominations overall, with Colin Farrell earning nods for both producing and his lead role in the Batman spin-off series. The limited or anthology series category will be a competitive one, with tough contenders like Adolescence and Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story in the mix.

Overall, the competition is fierce in this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards, with Canadian talent like Seth Rogen making a strong showing alongside other top contenders in the world of streaming entertainment. It’s shaping up to be an exciting event as we wait to see who takes home TV’s top prizes.