Jason Isaacs feels humility and bliss like his « White Lotus » character while Noah Wyle is glad « The Pitt’s » nods represent « our collective effort »
This year’s nominees for the 77th Emmy Awards are feeling gratitude, bliss and spreading the love for their projects — including Kathy Bates, who became the oldest nominee for best actress in a drama series at 77 years old for her performance in CBS’ “Matlock.”
“I am deeply grateful to the Television Academy for this honor. My heartfelt thanks to CBS – to George, Amy, and David – for believing in us every step of the way on this beautiful journey and for being such delightful people to work with,” Bates said in a statement. “Every day on set is a gift thanks to the dedication, talent, and friendship of our incredible cast and crew.”
“And darling Jennie – thank you for seeing those of us who feel unseen, for not abandoning me, and for trusting me with Matty’s complex story,” Bates continued of “Matlock” creator and showrunner Jennie Snyder Urman. “This nomination really belongs to you…what a joy it has been for all of us to pour our hearts into bringing your Matlock to life.”
Likewise, Alan Cumming, who was nominated for the second year in a row for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program for “The Traitors,” was delighted to prove that love for the Peacock series last year wasn’t a fluke.
“I’m so happy to be nominated again to prove it wasn’t a fluke last year! But also because I genuinely feel the show is getting better and it’s so great to be honored in this way for something I so love doing and with a bunch of people who work so hard and really care about the quality of their work,” Cumming wrote. “And I get to swan around in crazy outfits in my beloved Scotland. What could be better?”
For “The White Lotus” star Jason Isaacs, who was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, his nomination follows the same trajectory as his “tortured” character in the HBO series.
“This is a bunch of cherries on the icing on the cake that was the gift of playing such a tortured and lonely human for the brilliant Mike White,” Isaacs said in a statement. “Tim went on a journey that started in pure selfishness and ended in humility and bliss. I might have just done the same with today’s nomination – to be chosen by my peers to be listed alongside actors I admire so much feels surreal.”
Here are more responses from nominees for the 77th Emmy awards.
Noah Wyle, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, “The Pitt”
“I’m overjoyed that the nominations were spread across all the different departments as it reflects our collective effort. A heartfelt congrats to all my fellow nominees. I’m humbled and grateful.”
Bella Ramsey, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, “The Last of Us”
“I’m very grateful to have been recognised for my work on The Last of Us Season Two, alongside Pedro, Kaitlyn, Catherine, Jeffrey, Joe, and many of our incredible crafts team members – these nominations are for every member of crew who worked so tirelessly to create the perfect environment for our performances to flourish.”
Catherine O’Hara, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, “The Studio”
“I am thrilled for all the lovely people on the show and honored to be in their company. And I’m so happy Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese are finally getting some much deserved attention thanks to ‘The Studio!’”
Kathryn Hahn, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, “The Studio”
“I am beyond tickled to be nominated for this role in The Studio, with these humans. Seth and Evan, thank you for seeing me for the soulless art-killer that I’ve always been. And thank you to the hair and makeup and wardrobe and nails of Maya Mason for doing half the work for me.
