‘Hacks’ stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, on ‘The Last of Us’ set for shocking episode
Following their Beat Comedy Series win last year, can ‘Hacks’ do it again? Awardist host Gerrad Hall sits down with stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder to look back on their big win, reflect on that season 3 finale shocker, and break down the action so far in season 4. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin discuss the Academy’s decision to require members to see all nominees before voting, and — SPOILERS AHEAD — and they as well as EW Editor Nick Romano discuss that huge shocker on The Last of Us and its potential impact on the series’ Emmy chances.
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'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle, Emmys reveal 2025 host
The doctor is in! Noah Wyle, star of one of the most talked about shows of the year, 'The Pitt,' talks to Awardist host Gerrad Hall about returning to the medical drama after so many years on 'ER' — his hesitations, the memories it brought back, going to medical boot camp again, how the pandemic inspired this series' focus on medical professionals, and more — as well as the complicated emotional state of his character, Dr. Robby, the devastating episode 4, which he wrote, and more. He also looks back on his guest-starring role on Friends with fellow ER star George Clooney and how that came about. Plus, EW Executive TV Editor Samantha Highfill joins Gerrad to chat about the reveal of this year's Emmys host, Nate Bargatze, the film academy's decision to award an Oscar for stunts, her pick for the show that oughta get a nod, and the results of our trivia question.
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'The White Lotus' finale reaction, 'Hacks' returns, and 'Pachinko' star Minha Kim
Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the season finale of 'The White Lotus,' including why Carrie Coon and Parker Posey were the MVPs and questions we were asking when it was all done. Plus, 'Hacks' is back for its fourth season, following its Best Comedy Series Emmy win for season 3. Kristen chats with the stars of one of her favorite series, which she named No. 1 of 2024, 'Pachinko' star Minha Kim. And we advocate for a member of the 'SNL' cast who we think Oughta Get a Nod — and share a Hot Take on why they should host the Emmys.
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'Monsters' stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch, inside the limited series race
Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story' stars Nicholas Alexander Chavez and Cooper Koch about landing their roles and whether they put up a fight to get them, their most taxing scenes, audience reaction, and more — plus, Chavez teases the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot, and we dream cast Koch in an upcoming series. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the Limited Series category, and we advocate for the series we think Oughta Get a Nod.
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Emmys season kick-off with Sterling K. Brown, and that Sam Rockwell 'White Lotus' scene
The Awardist is kicking off a new season as we hit the road toward the 2025 Emmys. Host Gerrad Hall chats with 'Paradise' star Sterling K. Brown, who breaks down that intense showdown with Julianne Nicholson in episode 7 and has some laughs about that nude shower scene — plus, he looks back on This Is Us and the episode fans still want to talk to him about. Elsewhere, EW critic Kristen Baldwin joins Gerrad for a discussion about the Lead Actor in a Drama race, and how Sam Rockwell's performance on 'The White Lotus' is shaking up the supporting category. And EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker advocates for one of her favorite performances of the year, we share our Hot Take on another 'White Lotus' character, and we poll the EW audience about who they'd love to see host the Emmys — listen in for the results!
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