The Pitt' or 'Severance'? 'Hacks' or 'The Studio'? We debate who will win at 2025 Emmys
TV's biggest night is upon us. So which shows and actors will winners at the 2025 Emmys? Awardist host Gerrad Hall, EW critic Kristen Baldwin, and Sr. Editor Joyce Eng debate the top categories in the drama, comedy, and limited series fields, with their picks for who will and should win. Will The Studio and Severance continue their momentum from the Creative Arts Emmys, or will The Pitt and Hacks emerge victorious? Listen to see who you should mark on your at-home ballots!
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'The Last of Us' star Bella Ramsey, inside the final stretch of campaign stunts
After a monumental and emotional season of 'The Last of Us,' star and Emmy nominee Bella Ramsey chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall to look back on the biggest moments, from Joel's death to that devastating finale scene where Ellie doesn't help Mel deliver her baby after accidentally shooting her. Plus, Bella reveals that they didn't know about a particular thing in the final scene until after the episode aired, and teases what conversations they have had about the size of their role in season 3. Elsewhere, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin recap the final stretch of FYC events, activations, and stunts to get voters' attention as they choose winners for next month's ceremony, and we reveal the results of our weekly poll.
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'Dying for Sex' star Michelle Williams, inside guest actor/actress and game show categories
Dying for Sex' star and Emmy nominee Michelle Williams chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the emotional and funny limited series based on the true story of Molly Kochan, who left her husband to explore her sexuality and sexual experiences after a terminal cancer diagnosis. Plus, Gerrad and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the guest comedy and drama actor and actress categories, as well as game show and game show host. We also reveal the results of our weekly poll.
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Will Beyoncé now be at the Emmys? - plus ‘Adolescence’ stars Stephen Graham, Owen Cooper, and Erin Doherty
After becoming one of Netflix's most-watched series ever, 'Adolescence' star and co-creator Stephen Graham, and his costars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty, join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to discuss the impressive limited series, each episode of which was filmed in one take, the emotional preparation, why they focused on the family of the accused, and more. Plus, Gerrad is joined by EW critic Kristen Baldwin to chat about the Original Music & Lyrics category, which includes songs by Kristen Wiig and Adam Sandler, and the Variety Special category, which includes Beyoncé and two 'SNL' nominations and will now be presented at the Primetime ceremony.
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‘The Studio’ star/co-creator Seth Rogen; awards expert Joyce Eng joins to discuss potential surprise Emmy winners
'The Studio' star/co-creator/executive producer Seth Rogen joins Awardist host Gerrad Hall to chat about the comedy series' 23 Emmy nominations, why he wanted to star in it, how they landed all of those big Hollywood cameos, the scene that was hardest to film (hint: It involves Ron Howard), and more. Plus, EW's new Sr. News Editor Joyce Eng, formerly of Gold Derby, joins Gerrad with her take on the show and who of its five guest actor nominees she thinks will win — plus, she shares who she thinks could be a surprise Emmy winner this year, and discusses all of the recent couples news (we're here for Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson!). We also reveal the results of our weekly poll question, and Joyce has a hot take on news of a potential sequel to My Best Friend's Wedding.
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