Welsh actor Matthew Rhys has several well-acclaimed projects to his name. But out of the lot, his performance in the American spy drama The Americans definitely stands the tallest. The actor plays the role of Philip Jennings, who’s married to Elizabeth Jennings, played by Keri Russell.
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in The Americans || Credits: FX
The duo are Soviet Kgb officers posing as an American married couple. While the actor cherishes his time on the Joe Weisberg-created show, there was one major element of it which he regrets to this day.
Matthew Rhys Detailed His Biggest Regret in The Americans
The Americans focused heavily on Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, given they were the lead characters of the show. However, another character that requires equal acknowledgment would be Stanley Beeman, played by Noah Emmerich. The character is a next-door neighbor of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, and initially...
Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in The Americans || Credits: FX
The duo are Soviet Kgb officers posing as an American married couple. While the actor cherishes his time on the Joe Weisberg-created show, there was one major element of it which he regrets to this day.
Matthew Rhys Detailed His Biggest Regret in The Americans
The Americans focused heavily on Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, given they were the lead characters of the show. However, another character that requires equal acknowledgment would be Stanley Beeman, played by Noah Emmerich. The character is a next-door neighbor of Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, and initially...
- 9/14/2024
- by Sakshi Singh
- FandomWire
Is this the prestige TV pairing of our dreams? (Yeah, pretty much.)
Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) will star opposite Emmy winner Claire Danes (Homeland) in the upcoming Netflix thriller The Beast in Me, our sister site Deadline reports. Rhys will play Nile Jarvis, “a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance,” per the official description.
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Emmy winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans) will star opposite Emmy winner Claire Danes (Homeland) in the upcoming Netflix thriller The Beast in Me, our sister site Deadline reports. Rhys will play Nile Jarvis, “a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance,” per the official description.
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- 8/22/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Matthew Rhys is joining Claire Danes in the upcoming Netflix limited series “Beast in Me.”
The mystery thriller, which comes from creator and writer Gabe Rotter, showrunner Howard Gordon and 20th Television, follows Danes as acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs, who has been unable to write since the tragic death of her young son.
But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book in the house next door, which is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
In addition to Gordon and Rotter (“The X-Files”), the series is executive produced by Danes, writer Daniel Pearle (“American Crime Story”) and director Antonio Campos.
The mystery thriller, which comes from creator and writer Gabe Rotter, showrunner Howard Gordon and 20th Television, follows Danes as acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs, who has been unable to write since the tragic death of her young son.
But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book in the house next door, which is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance. At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
In addition to Gordon and Rotter (“The X-Files”), the series is executive produced by Danes, writer Daniel Pearle (“American Crime Story”) and director Antonio Campos.
- 8/22/2024
- by Lucas Manfredi
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Emmy Award winner Matthew Rhys has joined the cast of Netflix’s The Beast in Me, the mystery thriller project, created, written and executive-produced by Gabe Rotter. He joins previously announced Claire Danes who, in addition to starring, will also EP.
In The Beast In Me, since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
In The Beast In Me, since the tragic death of her young son, acclaimed author Aggie Wiggs (Danes) has receded from public life, unable to write, a ghost of her former self. But she finds an unlikely subject for a new book when the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Rhys), a famed and formidable real estate mogul who was once the prime suspect in his wife’s disappearance.
At once horrified and fascinated by this man, Aggie finds herself compulsively hunting for the truth – chasing his demons while fleeing her own – in a game of cat and mouse that might turn deadly.
- 8/22/2024
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Where in the World Is Diller’s Memoir?
In late July, when Barry Diller’s forthcoming memoir, Who Knew, suddenly disappeared from Amazon — after it had popped up for presales ahead of a planned fall release — it raised all sorts of eyebrows. Had the book’s publisher, Knopf, pulled the project for some reason? Had there been an issue with Amazon (and Target, too, which also was taking preorders)? Was the tome even real in the first place? After all, Knopf hadn’t announced anything about a book deal with Diller, despite an early leak to Page Six. The answer, it turns out, is none of the above. Sources close to the project tell Rambling Reporter that it was Diller himself who delayed publication. After sending early copies to a close circle of friends for comments, the 82-year-old media mogul turned memoirist decided the manuscript needed some last-minute noodling. He...
In late July, when Barry Diller’s forthcoming memoir, Who Knew, suddenly disappeared from Amazon — after it had popped up for presales ahead of a planned fall release — it raised all sorts of eyebrows. Had the book’s publisher, Knopf, pulled the project for some reason? Had there been an issue with Amazon (and Target, too, which also was taking preorders)? Was the tome even real in the first place? After all, Knopf hadn’t announced anything about a book deal with Diller, despite an early leak to Page Six. The answer, it turns out, is none of the above. Sources close to the project tell Rambling Reporter that it was Diller himself who delayed publication. After sending early copies to a close circle of friends for comments, the 82-year-old media mogul turned memoirist decided the manuscript needed some last-minute noodling. He...
- 8/14/2024
- by Edited by Benjamin Svetkey and Edited by Julian Sancton
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
We’re not sure if Carrie is really ready for a new relationship on And Just Like That…, but Younger alum Peter Hermann is not a bad place to start, huh?
Carrie has a classic meet-cute with Hermann’s character George this week on the streets of New York: She wanders into the bike lane just as he’s speeding up, and he swerves to avoid her, crashing his bike and hurting his wrist in the process. She takes him to urgent care and helps him fill out forms — and we’re sensing a bit of a spark between them.
Carrie has a classic meet-cute with Hermann’s character George this week on the streets of New York: She wanders into the bike lane just as he’s speeding up, and he swerves to avoid her, crashing his bike and hurting his wrist in the process. She takes him to urgent care and helps him fill out forms — and we’re sensing a bit of a spark between them.
- 7/13/2023
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
The fourth episode of this season of And Just Like That ended with Carrie attending Enid’s party, and she surprisingly had a good time meeting plenty of aging women who strive to live independently. Che and Miranda are just trying to get along with each other as partners now that they are back from the shoot. Miranda is not as flexible as she thought she would be. Charlotte and Harry had a good month with their kids out of the house; meanwhile, Lisa and Herbert salvaged their anniversary party by announcing that Herbert would run for the post of City Comptroller.
Spoilers Ahead
Miranda And Che’s Early Morning Woes
The episode begins at Che’s apartment, where Miranda and they have two different sleep schedules. Miranda, for the longest time, was used to a certain lifestyle, but with Che and their friends around, she hardly gets her glory sleep.
Spoilers Ahead
Miranda And Che’s Early Morning Woes
The episode begins at Che’s apartment, where Miranda and they have two different sleep schedules. Miranda, for the longest time, was used to a certain lifestyle, but with Che and their friends around, she hardly gets her glory sleep.
- 7/13/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Exclusive: Emmy Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys has signed with CAA.
Rhys is best known for his leading role in FX’s The Americans, created by Joseph Weisberg and Joel Fields. He earned an Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for playing Kbg Agent Philip Jennings.
He most recently played the title role in HBO’s Perry Mason. He garnered an Emmy nomination for the role in 2021.
HBO last week opted not to renew the prequel for a third season. The news came a month and a half after the Season 2 finale debuted April 24.
Previous television credits for Rhys include his series regular stint on ABC’s Brothers and Sisters.
In film, Rhys starred opposite Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and in Steven Spielberg’s The Post opposite Hanks and Meryl Streep.
On stage, he has performed as Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate and Edmund in King Lear on the West End.
Rhys is best known for his leading role in FX’s The Americans, created by Joseph Weisberg and Joel Fields. He earned an Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations for playing Kbg Agent Philip Jennings.
He most recently played the title role in HBO’s Perry Mason. He garnered an Emmy nomination for the role in 2021.
HBO last week opted not to renew the prequel for a third season. The news came a month and a half after the Season 2 finale debuted April 24.
Previous television credits for Rhys include his series regular stint on ABC’s Brothers and Sisters.
In film, Rhys starred opposite Tom Hanks in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, and in Steven Spielberg’s The Post opposite Hanks and Meryl Streep.
On stage, he has performed as Benjamin Braddock in The Graduate and Edmund in King Lear on the West End.
- 6/16/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Contrary to what some detractors may claim, art has always been political. It's often that the best way to learn about the political culture of a society is to look at how it is reflected in creative media. Film and television are instructive tools that allow the audience to examine the politics of the past, present, and future. It's incredible to see how television has evolved, and how this era of "peak TV" has become such a vibrant part of the cultural conversation. Television offers escapism, but it also allows us to understand today's issues by seeing empathetic stories and characters.
Even the most popular science fiction and fantasy shows right now have created their own political systems. The Disney+ "Star Wars" series "Andor" has found a way to address things like prison labor, social discrimination, and the rise of fascism within the galaxy far, far away. "House of the Dragon...
Even the most popular science fiction and fantasy shows right now have created their own political systems. The Disney+ "Star Wars" series "Andor" has found a way to address things like prison labor, social discrimination, and the rise of fascism within the galaxy far, far away. "House of the Dragon...
- 12/4/2022
- by Liam Gaughan
- Slash Film
Think about any of the truly great characters introduced on television over the past few years. Walter White, Don Draper, Elizabeth and Philip Jennings, Che Diaz. These characters and many more like them have graced our television screens with compelling stories as the medium progressed throughout its second Golden Age.
However, one can argue that none of these characters are as instantly iconic as the subject of this very article. That subject, of course, is a man named Robbin, a devout Christian and one of the side character's on this past week's episode of "The Rehearsal." At first glance, he seems like...
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However, one can argue that none of these characters are as instantly iconic as the subject of this very article. That subject, of course, is a man named Robbin, a devout Christian and one of the side character's on this past week's episode of "The Rehearsal." At first glance, he seems like...
The post Nathan Fielder's The Rehearsal Introduced the Best Television Character of the Year appeared first on /Film.
- 7/26/2022
- by Erin Brady
- Slash Film
Matthew Rhys won the first Emmy of his career for his lead performance in The Americans, a drama set in 1980s D.C. He dialed back to an even earlier era for the latest role to put him into Emmy contention, as the titular character of the reimagined Perry Mason. The HBO series finds Mason in Depression-era Los Angeles, working unsavory cases as a private eye, well before achieving status as a crackerjack defense attorney. The show earned stellar ratings, prompting HBO to order a second season. As Rhys looks forward to resuming production, he discusses Mason, speaking Welsh to his son, and sprouting a lush beard.
Deadline: Do you remember how old you were when you first saw the original Perry Mason TV series? Was it when you were growing up in Wales?
Matthew Rhys: I’d say it’s like a number of classic television series, it’s like Columbo or Matlock.
Deadline: Do you remember how old you were when you first saw the original Perry Mason TV series? Was it when you were growing up in Wales?
Matthew Rhys: I’d say it’s like a number of classic television series, it’s like Columbo or Matlock.
- 5/24/2021
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
It isn’t often that multiple actors win awards for playing the same character, but it could happen at this year’s Emmy Awards. Welsh actor and delightfully unverified Twitter user Matthew Rhys stars in HBO’s rebooted crime drama “Perry Mason,” which reimagines the story of the iconic and imposing defense attorney who first appeared in the literary works of author Erle Stanley Gardner before being featured in a long-running radio series and then a CBS television show starring Raymond Burr. Should Rhys walk away a winner in the race for Best Drama Actor later this year, he would become the second actor to win for portraying the character after Burr won twice (out of three nominations) for his performance on the original series, which ran from 1957 until 1966.
Set in 1930s Los Angeles during the Great Depression, HBO’s version of “Perry Mason” picks up when the character is...
Set in 1930s Los Angeles during the Great Depression, HBO’s version of “Perry Mason” picks up when the character is...
- 5/6/2021
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- Gold Derby
At last year’s Screen Actors Guild Awards, Peter Dinklage finally won a trophy for playing Tyrion Lannister on “Game of Thrones.” The victory was a long time coming, as he’d been nominated a total of six times in the individual SAG race and seven more times as part of the ensemble (which never prevailed). Now that Dinklage is ineligible because “Game of Thrones” has left the airwaves, who might take up the mantle and win Best TV Drama Actor? The two likeliest contenders, according to Gold Derby odds, are Jason Bateman (“Ozark”) and Matthew Rhys (“Perry Mason”).
SEESterling K. Brown has never missed a SAG nom for ‘This Is Us,’ and he shouldn’t this year thanks to ‘Birth Mother’
Bateman won this individual SAG category the last time he was eligible for “Ozark” for playing money launderer Marty Byrde. He was also nominated that year as part of the “Ozark” ensemble,...
SEESterling K. Brown has never missed a SAG nom for ‘This Is Us,’ and he shouldn’t this year thanks to ‘Birth Mother’
Bateman won this individual SAG category the last time he was eligible for “Ozark” for playing money launderer Marty Byrde. He was also nominated that year as part of the “Ozark” ensemble,...
- 1/29/2021
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Matthew Rhys is back in the spy game… but his homeland is a little further away this time.
The Emmy winner will star in the upcoming FX drama Wyrd, based on the Dark Horse comic book of the same name, our sister site Deadline reports. He’ll play Wyrd, an extraterrestrial sent to Earth to observe humanity. “When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate, all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home,” per the official description.
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The Emmy winner will star in the upcoming FX drama Wyrd, based on the Dark Horse comic book of the same name, our sister site Deadline reports. He’ll play Wyrd, an extraterrestrial sent to Earth to observe humanity. “When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate, all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home,” per the official description.
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- 12/16/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: Emmy-winning The Americans star Matthew Rhys is returning to FX as the lead and executive producer of Wyrd, a drama inspired by the Dark Horse comic. The project, which is in development at the Disney-owned cable network, hails from Sheldon Turner (Up In the Air), Vendetta Prods., FX Prods. and 20th Television.
Written by Turner, Wyrd is the story of the ultimate immigrant, an extraterrestrial in exile. It centers on Wyrd (Rhys) who was sent to earth in an attempt to better understand humanity. When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate – all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home.
Rhys executive produces alongside his The Americans co-star and wife Keri Russell. Turner and Jennifer Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue for Dark Horse.
The four-issue Wyrd book series, created by Curt Pires and Antonio Fuso,...
Written by Turner, Wyrd is the story of the ultimate immigrant, an extraterrestrial in exile. It centers on Wyrd (Rhys) who was sent to earth in an attempt to better understand humanity. When his people don’t come back for him, he’s forced to assimilate – all while investigating paranormal activity and searching for a way home.
Rhys executive produces alongside his The Americans co-star and wife Keri Russell. Turner and Jennifer Klein executive produce via their Vendetta Productions alongside Mike Richardson, Keith Goldberg and Chris Tongue for Dark Horse.
The four-issue Wyrd book series, created by Curt Pires and Antonio Fuso,...
- 12/16/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
It’s been nearly a month since the 2020 Emmy Awards ceremony was held, a socially-distanced triumph that proved that not only can the Hollywood awards machine continue, but ceremonies might actually be improved by a forced shift in perspective.
That said, now that we’ve all taken a bit of time to clear our heads of the cobwebs of the Creative Arts and Primetime Emmy Awards, we’re free to tackle new and pressing matters: namely, TV’s winter awards season.
For those unfamiliar, the winter awards season encompasses a plethora of guild and specialty ceremonies, honoring a wide variety of industry fields, including acting, directing, costumes, animation, to name a few, as well as the Golden Globe Awards as presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
There are a number of significant differences between the build-up to the Emmy Awards and those in the winter season. For one thing,...
That said, now that we’ve all taken a bit of time to clear our heads of the cobwebs of the Creative Arts and Primetime Emmy Awards, we’re free to tackle new and pressing matters: namely, TV’s winter awards season.
For those unfamiliar, the winter awards season encompasses a plethora of guild and specialty ceremonies, honoring a wide variety of industry fields, including acting, directing, costumes, animation, to name a few, as well as the Golden Globe Awards as presented by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.
There are a number of significant differences between the build-up to the Emmy Awards and those in the winter season. For one thing,...
- 10/19/2020
- by Libby Hill
- Indiewire
Warning: This post contains spoilers from the Season 3 finale of Search Party.
Murder, lies, another murder, more lies. It’s been a bumpy road for Search Party‘s Dory and Drew, but did that road ultimately land them behind bars?
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Season 3 of the HBO Max dramedy is now available to stream in full,...
Murder, lies, another murder, more lies. It’s been a bumpy road for Search Party‘s Dory and Drew, but did that road ultimately land them behind bars?
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Season 3 of the HBO Max dramedy is now available to stream in full,...
- 6/28/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
We’re no legal experts, but firing your representation right before the verdict for your murder trial drops? That’s… a choice.
Look, we all know Dory and Drew are guilty, but parting ways with lawyer Cassidy Diamond on the sole basis of her not believing their (fake) story is absurd! Is Dory so invested in her lies that she actually believes they’re innocent? It seems she may have also parted ways with her sanity and rationality.
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Look, we all know Dory and Drew are guilty, but parting ways with lawyer Cassidy Diamond on the sole basis of her not believing their (fake) story is absurd! Is Dory so invested in her lies that she actually believes they’re innocent? It seems she may have also parted ways with her sanity and rationality.
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- 6/27/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
For a split second, we almost forgot how much we’ve missed having Doom Patrol in our lives. And then we heard Brendan Fraser ask, “Do you want to go f–k up some rats?”
Thursday’s premiere (available on DC Universe and HBO Max) begins by formally introducing us to Dorothy, a precocious conjurer whose “imaginary” friends have a knack for getting her into trouble. When we meet Niles’ daughter in 1927, she’s the star of a London freak show, which advertises her as the “cursed progeny of a witch and a mountain beast.” We know this isn’t the case,...
Thursday’s premiere (available on DC Universe and HBO Max) begins by formally introducing us to Dorothy, a precocious conjurer whose “imaginary” friends have a knack for getting her into trouble. When we meet Niles’ daughter in 1927, she’s the star of a London freak show, which advertises her as the “cursed progeny of a witch and a mountain beast.” We know this isn’t the case,...
- 6/26/2020
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Who would’ve guessed that a little rescue mission for a former acquaintance would wind up sending Search Party’s Dory Sief to jail — a place with no Instagram or breakfast tacos! The horror!
It’s been more than two years since Season 2 graced our screens, and when we last saw the gang, Dory had been put in handcuffs for the murder of private eye Keith Powell. Will her friends take the fall with her, and how did the police link her to the crime? With all 10 Season 3 episodes now available to stream on HBO Max, your burning questions are...
It’s been more than two years since Season 2 graced our screens, and when we last saw the gang, Dory had been put in handcuffs for the murder of private eye Keith Powell. Will her friends take the fall with her, and how did the police link her to the crime? With all 10 Season 3 episodes now available to stream on HBO Max, your burning questions are...
- 6/25/2020
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
A dark, gritty reboot of the golden oldie Perry Mason? At first, it sounds like a joke, or like a Jack Donaghy idea from 30 Rock. The classic legal drama debuted way back in 1957, which leaves quite a thick layer of dust to brush away, but HBO’s reboot — premiering this Sunday at 9/8c; I’ve seen the first six episodes — somehow feels vitally current, with richly drawn characters, gorgeous visuals, a genuinely compelling central mystery and another terrific lead performance from star Matthew Rhys.
With Rhys stepping into the title role originally played by Raymond Burr, the prequel finds the future lawyer as a grumpy,...
With Rhys stepping into the title role originally played by Raymond Burr, the prequel finds the future lawyer as a grumpy,...
- 6/16/2020
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
Gold Derby editors and contributors are sounding off on the big winners, losers and moments from the Emmy Awards. The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards air at 8 p.m. Est / 5 p.m. Pst on Fox and a variety of streaming platforms. “Game of Thrones” goes into the night with 10 wins at last weekend’s Creative Arts Emmys, followed by “Chernobyl” at seven and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” at six. Those three series also happen to have the most nominations at this year’s Emmys.
SEE2019 Emmy winners: Full list of nominees and winners in all 27 categories [Updating Live]
Read the live blog below to see our reactions as they happen throughout Emmy night, including the shocks, snubs, speeches and everything in between, as analyzed by Chris Beachum, Marcus James Dixon, Joyce Eng, Luca Giliberti, Kevin Jacobsen, Jeffrey Kare, Zach Laws, Rob Licuria and Daniel Montgomery.
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SEE2019 Emmy winners: Full list of nominees and winners in all 27 categories [Updating Live]
Read the live blog below to see our reactions as they happen throughout Emmy night, including the shocks, snubs, speeches and everything in between, as analyzed by Chris Beachum, Marcus James Dixon, Joyce Eng, Luca Giliberti, Kevin Jacobsen, Jeffrey Kare, Zach Laws, Rob Licuria and Daniel Montgomery.
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- 9/22/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Emmy-winning former The Americans star Matthew Rhys has been tapped for the lead in Perry Mason, HBO’s limited series from Team Downey. Rhys will play the classic character in the reboot, which tracks the unorthodox investigator/defense attorney’s origin story. Perry Mason is in the process of hiring a director, and once a helmer is on board, the series is expected to head into production.
Written and executive produced by Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald, who also will showrun, the reimagined Perry Mason is set in 1932 Los Angeles. While the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression, this city is booming! Oil! Olympic Games! Talking Pictures! Evangelical Fervor! And a child kidnapping gone very, very wrong! Based on characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner, the limited series follows the origins of American Fiction’s most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason (Rhys). When the case of...
Written and executive produced by Rolin Jones and Ron Fitzgerald, who also will showrun, the reimagined Perry Mason is set in 1932 Los Angeles. While the rest of the country recovers from the Great Depression, this city is booming! Oil! Olympic Games! Talking Pictures! Evangelical Fervor! And a child kidnapping gone very, very wrong! Based on characters created by Erle Stanley Gardner, the limited series follows the origins of American Fiction’s most legendary criminal defense lawyer, Perry Mason (Rhys). When the case of...
- 1/14/2019
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
While the Golden Globes are known to give momentum to films and stars heading into the Oscars, the TV side is often a different animal. Due to the scheduling of the Emmys being in September, they are often unaffected by the Golden Globes’ choices way back in January, but Emmy wins can sometimes influence what the Globes go for at their next ceremony. At the 2018 Golden Globes, we saw recent Emmy winners like “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Big Little Lies,” Sterling K. Brown, Elisabeth Moss and more add another trophy to their mantle. This year’s Golden Globes could see its own collection of repeat victories.
The Golden Globes helped put “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on the award show map last year, leading to a major Emmy haul in September. “Maisel” is nominated yet again for Best Comedy Series at the Golden Globes, and it could be the rare show...
The Golden Globes helped put “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on the award show map last year, leading to a major Emmy haul in September. “Maisel” is nominated yet again for Best Comedy Series at the Golden Globes, and it could be the rare show...
- 1/6/2019
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
Are we underestimating Stephan James (“Homecoming”) at the Golden Globes? Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) is the front-runner to win Best TV Drama Actor according to our latest racetrack odds, but several of our Experts, Editors and top users say James will come out on top.
James stars in “Homecoming” as a soldier trying to return to civilian life after traumatic experiences at war. He’s being treated by a "(Julia Roberts) at a facility that may not be what it appears. As of this writing James is backed by two of the Expert journalists we’ve polled: Gold Derby’s own Joyce Eng and Tom O’Neil. He’s also predicted by a plurality of Editors who cover awards year-round for Gold Derby: Marcus James Dixon and myself, in addition to Eng and O’Neil.
James stars in “Homecoming” as a soldier trying to return to civilian life after traumatic experiences at war. He’s being treated by a "(Julia Roberts) at a facility that may not be what it appears. As of this writing James is backed by two of the Expert journalists we’ve polled: Gold Derby’s own Joyce Eng and Tom O’Neil. He’s also predicted by a plurality of Editors who cover awards year-round for Gold Derby: Marcus James Dixon and myself, in addition to Eng and O’Neil.
- 12/22/2018
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Nick Harley Kayti Burt Alec Bojalad Delia Harrington Mike Cecchini Daniel Kurland David Crow John Saavedra Michael Ahr Chris Longo Joe Matar Dec 21, 2018
We highlight our favorite episodes, events, and specials in an outstanding year for television.
“The best show on TV” is a lie. No one can confidently call a series the best show on television anymore because it’s laughably improbable and borderline impossible that someone has consumed all of the original content being produced across broadcast TV, cable, streaming platforms, and in other countries. Our staff at Den of Geek watches more TV than can reasonably be called healthy and even we can’t keep up with the constant onslaught of new shows to watch. Hell, Netflix probably added four new series and a standup special while you were reading this paragraph. “Everybody’s on a barge / Floating down the endless stream of great TV,” an English...
We highlight our favorite episodes, events, and specials in an outstanding year for television.
“The best show on TV” is a lie. No one can confidently call a series the best show on television anymore because it’s laughably improbable and borderline impossible that someone has consumed all of the original content being produced across broadcast TV, cable, streaming platforms, and in other countries. Our staff at Den of Geek watches more TV than can reasonably be called healthy and even we can’t keep up with the constant onslaught of new shows to watch. Hell, Netflix probably added four new series and a standup special while you were reading this paragraph. “Everybody’s on a barge / Floating down the endless stream of great TV,” an English...
- 12/16/2018
- Den of Geek
Actors and actresses are an oft-celebrated aspect of popular culture. They play the characters viewers identify with, rage against, or otherwise become emotionally tied to, and then they show up on “Busy Tonight” to play with a puppy or snap an Instagram picture calling out Hollywood’s double standards. In other words, they make a connection with their audience that needs to continue.
But their work can transcend that relationship, as well. Certain performances require recognition for their continued, intricate development (which often happens in TV), how they break from expectations, or when a new actor shows up and forms a fresh, unshakable bond. In 2018, a slew of actors did all of this and more. Some well-known faces forged exciting new aspects of their onscreen identity. Other newbies stole the show from their more experienced peers. Still more performers put out work fans didn’t expect or couldn’t get enough of.
But their work can transcend that relationship, as well. Certain performances require recognition for their continued, intricate development (which often happens in TV), how they break from expectations, or when a new actor shows up and forms a fresh, unshakable bond. In 2018, a slew of actors did all of this and more. Some well-known faces forged exciting new aspects of their onscreen identity. Other newbies stole the show from their more experienced peers. Still more performers put out work fans didn’t expect or couldn’t get enough of.
- 12/13/2018
- by Ben Travers
- Indiewire
Big name nominees dominate an increasingly competitive small screen landscape, and Variety analyzes what to expect when winners’ names are read at the Golden Globes Jan. 6.
Drama Series
In complete contrast to last year, all but one of the nominees in this category are newcomers. Up for its sixth and final season, FX’s Soviet spy series “The Americans” is the only veteran in the race. It is joined by Netflix’s political thriller “Bodyguard,” Amazon’s psychological thriller “Homecoming,” BBC America’s cat-and-mouse drama “Killing Eve” and FX’s ballroom culture period piece “Pose.” While waiting to nominate “The Americans” until the end of its run is certainly a statement, it feels like the one to beat here is actually “Homecoming,” given the HFPA’s past love, not only for leading lady Julia Roberts but also the streamer. However, given its global appeal, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s “Killing Eve” could play spoiler.
Drama Series
In complete contrast to last year, all but one of the nominees in this category are newcomers. Up for its sixth and final season, FX’s Soviet spy series “The Americans” is the only veteran in the race. It is joined by Netflix’s political thriller “Bodyguard,” Amazon’s psychological thriller “Homecoming,” BBC America’s cat-and-mouse drama “Killing Eve” and FX’s ballroom culture period piece “Pose.” While waiting to nominate “The Americans” until the end of its run is certainly a statement, it feels like the one to beat here is actually “Homecoming,” given the HFPA’s past love, not only for leading lady Julia Roberts but also the streamer. However, given its global appeal, Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s “Killing Eve” could play spoiler.
- 12/12/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
Sneak Peek more new footage, plus images from the dramatic spy series "The Americans" - Season 6, set during the 1980's, starring Keri Russell ('Elizabeth Jennings') and Matthew Rhys ('Philip Jennings'), as two Soviet Kgb officers posing as an American married couple living in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C.:
"This is what 'Elizabeth' has wanted for a long time," said series executive producer Joe Weisberg. "She’s getting to bring her kid 'Paige' (Holly Taylor) along and go out and work with her sometimes and do things with her. She sometimes makes mistakes and that’s a little worrisome, but other times Paige really does well and is successful and that feels great.
"Paige, as an American citizen, has a solid identity, so there’s no point in training Paige to do honey traps or commit murder. Elizabeth’s long game is to...
"This is what 'Elizabeth' has wanted for a long time," said series executive producer Joe Weisberg. "She’s getting to bring her kid 'Paige' (Holly Taylor) along and go out and work with her sometimes and do things with her. She sometimes makes mistakes and that’s a little worrisome, but other times Paige really does well and is successful and that feels great.
"Paige, as an American citizen, has a solid identity, so there’s no point in training Paige to do honey traps or commit murder. Elizabeth’s long game is to...
- 11/25/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place on Monday night at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Michael Che and Colin Jost. Game of Thrones was named best drama, while The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel took home top comedy honors.
Henry Winkler finally won an Emmy, 54 years after his first television appearance playing an intern on NBC soap opera Another World.
Check out a complete list of winners below.
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Henry Winkler as Gene Cousineau HBO Barry
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Alex Borstein as Susie Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Amy Sherman-palladino, Written by Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Pilot
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
Amy Sherman-palladino, Directed by Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Pilot
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam 'Midge' Maisel Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs.
Henry Winkler finally won an Emmy, 54 years after his first television appearance playing an intern on NBC soap opera Another World.
Check out a complete list of winners below.
Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Comedy Series
Henry Winkler as Gene Cousineau HBO Barry
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series
Alex Borstein as Susie Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Outstanding Writing For A Comedy Series
Amy Sherman-palladino, Written by Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Pilot
Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series
Amy Sherman-palladino, Directed by Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Pilot
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series
Rachel Brosnahan as Miriam 'Midge' Maisel Prime Video The Marvelous Mrs.
- 9/19/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Matthew Rhys played a conflicted Soviet spy living as an “illegal” in the U.S. for six seasons, but it was his final assignment that paid off most handsomely. The British actor won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Monday night for playing Philip Jennings on FX’s The Americans, which ended its run in May.
Rhys had been nominated in the category for the past two seasons but broke through as the Cold War drama wrapped with a thrilling Season 6. He starred alongside Keri Russell, who also was nominated but lost to The Crown‘s Claire Foy, as “spouses” who had lived undetected in Washington, D.C., raising a family like any other U.S. citizens. Things got complicated when FBI agent Stan Beeman (Noah Emmerich) moves in across the street, but Jennings befriended him and they got close as the series progressed.
Rhys’ acceptance...
Rhys had been nominated in the category for the past two seasons but broke through as the Cold War drama wrapped with a thrilling Season 6. He starred alongside Keri Russell, who also was nominated but lost to The Crown‘s Claire Foy, as “spouses” who had lived undetected in Washington, D.C., raising a family like any other U.S. citizens. Things got complicated when FBI agent Stan Beeman (Noah Emmerich) moves in across the street, but Jennings befriended him and they got close as the series progressed.
Rhys’ acceptance...
- 9/18/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
“The Americans” took a victory lap in its final outing at the Primetime Emmy Awards with key wins for a drama that had long been a critical darling but had mostly been overlooked by Emmy voters.
Matthew Rhys was a surprise winner in the competitive lead drama actor heat. Executive producers Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields took the trophy for drama series writing for the series finale episode, “Start.”
Rhys told reporters backstage that he has been spoiled by the complexity of the covert Soviet spy character, Philip Jennings, that he played for six seasons on the FX series. Now, as he reads scripts for prospective projects, he realizes just how special “the depth and complexity of these characters” proved to be.
Rhys also recalled reading the pilot script in a dressing room with fellow actor Adam Driver, who was reading the pilot for the HBO series “Girls” at the same time.
Matthew Rhys was a surprise winner in the competitive lead drama actor heat. Executive producers Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields took the trophy for drama series writing for the series finale episode, “Start.”
Rhys told reporters backstage that he has been spoiled by the complexity of the covert Soviet spy character, Philip Jennings, that he played for six seasons on the FX series. Now, as he reads scripts for prospective projects, he realizes just how special “the depth and complexity of these characters” proved to be.
Rhys also recalled reading the pilot script in a dressing room with fellow actor Adam Driver, who was reading the pilot for the HBO series “Girls” at the same time.
- 9/18/2018
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
The Television Academy voters have crowned the winners of the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, and despite the diverse crop of nominees, a few shoes dominated the ceremony. Which shows and stars made for the biggest snubs and surprises of the night?
Snub: “Atlanta” — Even with HBO political comedy juggernaut “Veep” sitting out this year’s race, the FX auteur series from Donald Glover could not push through to take the comedy series category (Amazon’s freshman “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won instead). But this year “Atlanta” was also shut out of the other big categories for which it was nominated, including comedy actor, comedy writing, comedy directing and supporting comedy actress.
Surprise: Bill Hader won the lead comedy actor trophy in his first time nominated in the category. His hitman-turned-wannabe-actor titular role on HBO’s “Barry” won over Academy voters — enough so that he beat last year’s winner “Atlanta’s” Donald Glover,...
Snub: “Atlanta” — Even with HBO political comedy juggernaut “Veep” sitting out this year’s race, the FX auteur series from Donald Glover could not push through to take the comedy series category (Amazon’s freshman “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” won instead). But this year “Atlanta” was also shut out of the other big categories for which it was nominated, including comedy actor, comedy writing, comedy directing and supporting comedy actress.
Surprise: Bill Hader won the lead comedy actor trophy in his first time nominated in the category. His hitman-turned-wannabe-actor titular role on HBO’s “Barry” won over Academy voters — enough so that he beat last year’s winner “Atlanta’s” Donald Glover,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The 70th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out tonight in Los Angeles, and the Television Academy certainly spread the wealth. The big winner was Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, which took a leading five trophies including Outstanding Comedy Series, and HBO’s Game of Thrones, which won Outstanding Drama Series and Supporting Actor for Peter Dinklage.
Here is the complete list of winners:
Outstanding Drama Series
Game Of Thrones • HBO
HBO Entertainment in association with Bighead, Littlehead; 360 Television/Startling Television
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Prime Video
Amazon Studios
Outstanding Limited Series
The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story • FX Networks
Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • HBO
HBO Entertainment in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Saturday Night Live • NBC
SNL Studios in association with...
Here is the complete list of winners:
Outstanding Drama Series
Game Of Thrones • HBO
HBO Entertainment in association with Bighead, Littlehead; 360 Television/Startling Television
Outstanding Comedy Series
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel • Prime Video
Amazon Studios
Outstanding Limited Series
The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story • FX Networks
Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions
Outstanding Variety Talk Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver • HBO
HBO Entertainment in association with Sixteen String Jack Productions and Avalon Television
Outstanding Variety Sketch Series
Saturday Night Live • NBC
SNL Studios in association with...
- 9/18/2018
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
As Gold Derby predicted, this year’s nail-biting Emmy race for Best Drama Actor went to Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”) for his final hurrah on the FX series. Just last month Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”) led our predictions to win, but he was officially overtaken in the final stretch by Rhys. Of Gold Derby’s 27 Emmy Experts from major media outlets, Rhys was the pick of 19 of them while only six ended up backing Brown; the remaining two forecasted an upset victory for Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”).
SEEEmmys 2018: Watch our live streaming pre-show with final analysis and predictions from 10 Gold Derby contributors
Rhys had leading 8/11 odds to win Best Drama Actor during Monday’s live ceremony. In addition to the 19 Experts who thought he’d win his first-ever Emmy for this final season of “The Americans,” he also had the support of seven of our nine staff Editors,...
SEEEmmys 2018: Watch our live streaming pre-show with final analysis and predictions from 10 Gold Derby contributors
Rhys had leading 8/11 odds to win Best Drama Actor during Monday’s live ceremony. In addition to the 19 Experts who thought he’d win his first-ever Emmy for this final season of “The Americans,” he also had the support of seven of our nine staff Editors,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
#TheAmericans star Matthew Rhys takes time to thank Keri Russell in his #Emmys acceptance speech: "To the women who truly got me this award." pic.twitter.com/zUmfAsnIBP
- Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 18, 2018
Not only did Matthew Rhys look incredibly dapper on the Emmys red carpet, but he also took home a win! The actor nabbed the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Philip Jennings on The Americans, which marked his first Emmy win. Rhys was nominated alongside Jason Bateman for Ozark, Sterling K. Brown for This Is Us, Ed Harris for Westworld, Milo Ventimiglia for This Is Us, and Jeffrey Wright for Westworld.
After thanking the cast and crew of the FX spy drama, he thanked the network and his longtime girlfriend and costar, Keri Russell. "Thank you FX, thank you Amblin, and to the woman who truly got me this award,...
- Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 18, 2018
Not only did Matthew Rhys look incredibly dapper on the Emmys red carpet, but he also took home a win! The actor nabbed the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for his role as Philip Jennings on The Americans, which marked his first Emmy win. Rhys was nominated alongside Jason Bateman for Ozark, Sterling K. Brown for This Is Us, Ed Harris for Westworld, Milo Ventimiglia for This Is Us, and Jeffrey Wright for Westworld.
After thanking the cast and crew of the FX spy drama, he thanked the network and his longtime girlfriend and costar, Keri Russell. "Thank you FX, thank you Amblin, and to the woman who truly got me this award,...
- 9/18/2018
- by Mekishana Pierre
- Popsugar.com
The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out Monday, and just like we knew he would, a man won Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series! Oh, you want to know which man won?
That would be Matthew Rhys, who finally took home the Emmy for his incredible performance as Philip Jennings on FX's
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- 9/18/2018
- by Kaitlin Thomas
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Monday’s Emmys ceremony marked one of the only times Team TVLine is Ok with two members of the Pearson family being at odds. Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia both scored nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for their work on NBC’s This Is Us, a category Brown won in 2017.
In the end, of course, we didn’t have anything to worry about, as the award went to The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys. This marks the third time Rhys has been nominated for his work as Philip Jennings. “I will be brief,” Rhys said. “I’ve...
In the end, of course, we didn’t have anything to worry about, as the award went to The Americans‘ Matthew Rhys. This marks the third time Rhys has been nominated for his work as Philip Jennings. “I will be brief,” Rhys said. “I’ve...
- 9/18/2018
- TVLine.com
Everybody loves a swan song. Tonight, The Americans creator Joe Weisberg and executive producer Joel Fields took home the Emmy for Outstanding Drama Writing, their only win in six seasons with the acclaimed FX series, which afforded guest actress Margo Martindale two statuettes of her own, in 2015 and 2016, and took 18 nominations throughout the years since its 2013 debut.
Weisberg and Fields won their Emmys for series finale “Start,” which aired May 30 and brought to an end this tale of two Russian agents (played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell) posing as an average American couple at the height of the Cold War. Taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater with Fields, Weisberg thanked “television critics who helped keep us on the air,” the series’ “diehard, slightly treasonous fans,” and the entire team behind the production—on set, at FX and beyond. Said Weisberg, “It’s the kind of team you wait...
Weisberg and Fields won their Emmys for series finale “Start,” which aired May 30 and brought to an end this tale of two Russian agents (played by Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell) posing as an average American couple at the height of the Cold War. Taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater with Fields, Weisberg thanked “television critics who helped keep us on the air,” the series’ “diehard, slightly treasonous fans,” and the entire team behind the production—on set, at FX and beyond. Said Weisberg, “It’s the kind of team you wait...
- 9/18/2018
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The Americans star Matthew Rhys is going out with a bang—and an Emmy. Rhys won his first Emmy for playing Philip Jennings in the final season of the acclaimed FX spy drama. This was his fourth Emmy nomination. He was previously nominated for a Golden Globe in 2017. Rhys was nominated with This Is Us stars Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia, Jason Bateman for Ozark, and Westworld's Ed Harris and Jeffrey Wright. "Parts like these come along so rarely," he said. "I will forever be in your doubt," he told series creator Joe Weisberg. Rhys thanked his costar and real-life partner Keri Russell at the end of his...
- 9/18/2018
- E! Online
Matthew Rhys Wins ‘The Americans’ Its First Lead Acting Emmy After Six Seasons of Masterful TV Drama
“The Americans” signed off the air earlier this year after six seasons, and now it’s finally an Emmy winner for lead acting. Matthew Rhys brought home the honor by winning the 2018 Emmy award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. Rhys beat out Jason Bateman (“Ozark”), Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”), Ed Harris (“Westworld”), Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”), Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us”) for the prize.
Rhys had previously been nominated for his role as Philip Jennings in 2016 and 2017. “The Americans” has struggled at the Emmys in the past, despite being hailed as one of the best drama series of the 21st century. Guest actress Margo Martindale won Emmys in 2015 and 2016, but no other actor had claimed a trophy until Rhys this year. Rhys’ co-star Keri Russell was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series this year.
Now that “The Americans” is behind him, Rhys is taking to the big screen.
Rhys had previously been nominated for his role as Philip Jennings in 2016 and 2017. “The Americans” has struggled at the Emmys in the past, despite being hailed as one of the best drama series of the 21st century. Guest actress Margo Martindale won Emmys in 2015 and 2016, but no other actor had claimed a trophy until Rhys this year. Rhys’ co-star Keri Russell was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a drama series this year.
Now that “The Americans” is behind him, Rhys is taking to the big screen.
- 9/18/2018
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
The Americans star Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for best actor in a drama series during Monday night's awards show. He took home the statuette — his first — for his portrayal of Philip Jennings on the sixth and final season of the FX series.
"Thank you so much…I will be brief," Rhys began. "I've been told to be my entire life. [Thank you] to all those who gave so much to this incredible journey." He elaborated, "We had a cast and crew that you could only wish for in a fairy tale....
"Thank you so much…I will be brief," Rhys began. "I've been told to be my entire life. [Thank you] to all those who gave so much to this incredible journey." He elaborated, "We had a cast and crew that you could only wish for in a fairy tale....
- 9/17/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
We're making our picks and predictions simple for 2018. The full nominees' list for the categories listed below is in the order we think deserve the award. Those shows in italics indicate who we believe will take home the award even if we believe differently.
Surely you have your own list of picks and predictions, so let us know in the comments what shows and performers you are hoping take home a statuette and why they get your vote.
On to the show!
Drama Series
The Americans (FX)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The Crown (Netflix)
Westworld (HBO)
This Is Us (NBC)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
I'm going all in with The Americans for drama series even though the odds are currently on The Handmaid's Tale to win.
I want to believe that after six seasons of excellence, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences members will look...
Surely you have your own list of picks and predictions, so let us know in the comments what shows and performers you are hoping take home a statuette and why they get your vote.
On to the show!
Drama Series
The Americans (FX)
The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu)
Game of Thrones (HBO)
The Crown (Netflix)
Westworld (HBO)
This Is Us (NBC)
Stranger Things (Netflix)
I'm going all in with The Americans for drama series even though the odds are currently on The Handmaid's Tale to win.
I want to believe that after six seasons of excellence, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences members will look...
- 9/17/2018
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
This year’s Emmy race for Best Drama Actor is a true nail-biter for awards pundits. Just a few weeks ago Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”) led Gold Derby’s predictions to win, but now he’s officially been overtaken by Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”). Of Gold Derby’s 26 Emmy Experts from major media outlets, Rhys now has the support of 14 of them while only 11 are backing Brown; the remaining Expert is predicting an upset victory for Jeffrey Wright (“Westworld”).
See Creative Arts Emmys 2018: ‘SNL’ wins 7 over the weekend, tying ‘Game of Thrones,’ while Anthony Bourdain takes 6 [Updating Live Blog]
Rhys has leading 9/10 odds to win Best Drama Actor during Monday’s live ceremony. In addition to the 14 Experts who think he’ll win his first-ever Emmy for this final season of FX’s “The Americans,” he also has the support of eight of our nine staff Editors, 13 of our Top...
See Creative Arts Emmys 2018: ‘SNL’ wins 7 over the weekend, tying ‘Game of Thrones,’ while Anthony Bourdain takes 6 [Updating Live Blog]
Rhys has leading 9/10 odds to win Best Drama Actor during Monday’s live ceremony. In addition to the 14 Experts who think he’ll win his first-ever Emmy for this final season of FX’s “The Americans,” he also has the support of eight of our nine staff Editors, 13 of our Top...
- 9/14/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Matthew Rhys received his third consecutive Emmy nomination this year for playing Philip Jennings in “The Americans.” This is the last opportunity Emmy voters have to reward Rhys for his performance, as “The Americans” just wrapped up its sixth and final season.
Rhys recently spoke with Gold Derby managing editor Chris Beachum and senior editor Daniel Montgomery about saying goodbye to “The Americans,” the thought of winning an Emmy and giving a speech, and what he has planned next in his career.
Seefx could celebrate at the Emmys with wins for both Comedy Series (‘Atlanta’) and Drama Series (‘The Americans’)
Gold Derby (Chris Beachum): Matthew Rhys, you are back up at the Emmys again for “The Americans,” your third time for “The Americans” and you also had the “Girls” nomination last year. Tell us about nominations morning and also, “The Americans” did not get into Drama Series last year...
Rhys recently spoke with Gold Derby managing editor Chris Beachum and senior editor Daniel Montgomery about saying goodbye to “The Americans,” the thought of winning an Emmy and giving a speech, and what he has planned next in his career.
Seefx could celebrate at the Emmys with wins for both Comedy Series (‘Atlanta’) and Drama Series (‘The Americans’)
Gold Derby (Chris Beachum): Matthew Rhys, you are back up at the Emmys again for “The Americans,” your third time for “The Americans” and you also had the “Girls” nomination last year. Tell us about nominations morning and also, “The Americans” did not get into Drama Series last year...
- 9/7/2018
- by Kevin Jacobsen, Chris Beachum and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
With “The Americans” bidding dasvidaniya to TV screens, can Matthew Rhys finally win an Emmy as Best Drama Actor? Rhys reaped his third consecutive nomination for playing a Russian spy posing as an American businessman in the 1980s. It was his fourth career bid overall, as he also competed as Best Comedy Guest Actor for “Girls” in 2017.
In the series finale, “Start,” Philip Jennings (Rhys) is on the run after almost being caught in an FBI sting operation. His wife Elizabeth (Keri Russell) joins him, and they decide their daughter, Paige (Holly Taylor), will travel to Russia with them while their son, Henry (Keidrich Sellati), will remain in school. They are confronted by their friend Stan (Noah Emmerich), an agent who has lived across the street from them for years. After he lets them go, Philip and Elizabeth escape to their homeland only to discover that Paige has stayed behind.
In the series finale, “Start,” Philip Jennings (Rhys) is on the run after almost being caught in an FBI sting operation. His wife Elizabeth (Keri Russell) joins him, and they decide their daughter, Paige (Holly Taylor), will travel to Russia with them while their son, Henry (Keidrich Sellati), will remain in school. They are confronted by their friend Stan (Noah Emmerich), an agent who has lived across the street from them for years. After he lets them go, Philip and Elizabeth escape to their homeland only to discover that Paige has stayed behind.
- 9/3/2018
- by Zach Laws
- Gold Derby
Twenty-three of Gold Derby’s Emmy Experts from major media outlets have piped in with their Best Drama Actor predictions, and things are still looking good for Sterling K. Brown (“This Is Us”). Last year’s winner in this category is expected to repeat by the slimmest of margins over perpetual nominee Matthew Rhys (“The Americans”). As a reminder, last month when about a dozen Experts were making their predictions, eight picked Brown and four chose Rhys. Now, the race has tightened as 12 Experts are predicting Brown and 10 are picking Rhys. Who do You think will win?
See 2018 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards
The 12 Experts backing Brown are Debra Birnbaum (Variety), Debbie Day (Rotten Tomatoes), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Bonnie Fuller (Hollywood Life), Chris Harnick (E), Matthew Jacobs (HuffPo), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Ed Martin (Media Village), Robert Rorke (New York Post), Anne...
See 2018 Emmy nominations complete list: All the nominees for the 70th Emmy Awards
The 12 Experts backing Brown are Debra Birnbaum (Variety), Debbie Day (Rotten Tomatoes), Joyce Eng (Gold Derby), Bonnie Fuller (Hollywood Life), Chris Harnick (E), Matthew Jacobs (HuffPo), Kelly Lawler (USA Today), Ed Martin (Media Village), Robert Rorke (New York Post), Anne...
- 8/30/2018
- by Marcus James Dixon
- Gold Derby
Are there happy endings all around?
Not quite. The season finale tidied up some stories while leaving at least one of our favorite ladies in a very precarious position.
It was Diana who reminded her friends at one point they were all a lot stronger than they ever imagined, and by the end of American Woman Season 1 Episode 11, it was Diana who would need all of their strength to get through what comes next for her.
Right up to the end, it's Diana's arc that has been the most compelling for me.
As a single woman in the workplace who had to fight her way through a maze of male-driven companies, I understand everything Diana has experienced at the bank.
She worked hard and not only earned her place at the table amongst a league of gentlemen, but also walked straight into her first office after proving herself to Mr.
Not quite. The season finale tidied up some stories while leaving at least one of our favorite ladies in a very precarious position.
It was Diana who reminded her friends at one point they were all a lot stronger than they ever imagined, and by the end of American Woman Season 1 Episode 11, it was Diana who would need all of their strength to get through what comes next for her.
Right up to the end, it's Diana's arc that has been the most compelling for me.
As a single woman in the workplace who had to fight her way through a maze of male-driven companies, I understand everything Diana has experienced at the bank.
She worked hard and not only earned her place at the table amongst a league of gentlemen, but also walked straight into her first office after proving herself to Mr.
- 8/24/2018
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Each year there are a few programs and performers that sit atop the predictions’ list at the Emmys, and this year, even with incumbent comedy champ “Veep” sitting out, that’s no different (see: “The Handmaid’s Tale” in the drama races). However, predictions are not perfect, and there are a number of underrated nominees that could take the trophy Sept. 17 if the Academy voters want to prove they aren’t so predictable. They did it in the nomination-voting round, after all, honoring veteran comedy king Ted Danson for the first time in over two decades, and Sandra Oh, the first actress of Asian descent to see recognition in the lead drama actress category.
Here, Variety’s staff makes a case for some of those nominees.
Drama Series
“The Americans”
Given its love for slow, simmering storytelling, it’s not entirely surprising that “The Americans” has only been nominated for drama series twice.
Here, Variety’s staff makes a case for some of those nominees.
Drama Series
“The Americans”
Given its love for slow, simmering storytelling, it’s not entirely surprising that “The Americans” has only been nominated for drama series twice.
- 8/21/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
It’s co-star versus co-star in the Lead Actor race this time around, as Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright and Ed Harris battle for the gold, while This Is Us stars Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia face off again for the second year running. Brown won that round in 2017—but will Ventimiglia prevail in the rematch? The category also sees the return of Matthew Rhys of The Americans, which is looking at its final chance for glory this year, and making his debut in the category is Jason Bateman, who also has a directing nomination for first year Netflix series Ozark.
Jason Bateman
Ozark
Netflix
Bateman has been nominated twice previously—in 2005 and 2013 for Arrested Development. But he was overlooked for Mitchell Hurwitz’s series this time around and made the switch instead to Drama. The actor finds himself up for two Emmys,...
It’s co-star versus co-star in the Lead Actor race this time around, as Westworld’s Jeffrey Wright and Ed Harris battle for the gold, while This Is Us stars Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia face off again for the second year running. Brown won that round in 2017—but will Ventimiglia prevail in the rematch? The category also sees the return of Matthew Rhys of The Americans, which is looking at its final chance for glory this year, and making his debut in the category is Jason Bateman, who also has a directing nomination for first year Netflix series Ozark.
Jason Bateman
Ozark
Netflix
Bateman has been nominated twice previously—in 2005 and 2013 for Arrested Development. But he was overlooked for Mitchell Hurwitz’s series this time around and made the switch instead to Drama. The actor finds himself up for two Emmys,...
- 8/15/2018
- by Pete Hammond
- Deadline Film + TV
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