Nominees From ‘Succession,’ ‘Squid Game’ React To Emmy Nods

Los Angeles: Nicholas Braun of “Succession” was pacing on the road round Soho in Manhattan, unable to cease shifting and feeling “a little manic.” “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk was hunkering down at an island retreat to write down season 2, however took a break for a bottle of Champagne. Jane Lynch was about to get some sushi earlier than acting on Broadway in a number of hours. They and lots of others expressed pleasure after being nominated for the Emmy Awards.Also Read – Netflix Confirms Squid Game Season 2 With A Brief Teaser

Some reactions:

“Oh my God, it’s the job of a lifetime, the people that I get to work with. You’re just around so much talent, and we’ve really got a family thing going. Just so many special actors who know their characters like the back of their hands. When I’m in a scene, I’m also a fan and I’m like, ‘Oh my God, they’re killing it right now!’ So it’s really the greatest gig, and I’m so happy for everybody else getting their props.” — Nicholas Braun of “Succession,” nominated for greatest supporting actor in a drama, certainly one of a number one 25 nominations for the sequence. Also Read – Gangnam Style Singer PSY Dresses Up As Squid Game’s Scary Doll, Dances to ‘That That’ | Watch

“I have already drunk a bottle of Champagne … I am in a grueling process of writing Season 2. These nominations add to the pressure but as much as the pressure increases, I would say that my motivation also increases, because I want to deliver on the expectations.” — “Squid Game” creator Hwang Dong-hyuk, talking from Jeju island in South Korea, the place he’s writing the following season, after his present grew to become the primary non-English language sequence to vie for tv’s high honor. It earned a greatest drama nomination and 13 different bids. Also Read – 34 People Shot in Los Angeles in ‘Troubling Week,’ Says Police Chief

“We are a nauseatingly happy bunch! Because there is nobody, including Jason (Sudeikis), that thinks they’re more important in any scene than anyone else. And it has to come from him. He shines the light so universally away from himself. … It’s really, really healthy and supportive. And honestly, if you could have seen our WhatsApp group over the last two hours, it honestly is nauseating. We dig each other, we dig each other to death. And I will struggle to leave this group of players. I really will.” — Hannah Waddingham on her ”Ted Lasso” ensemble. Waddingham was nominated once more for the award she received final yr, greatest supporting actress in a comedy.

“My family sacrificed a lot for me to pursue my dreams. There’s always that fear in the back of your mind: ‘Did they sacrifice and give up too much? Am I ever going to achieve this dream that everyone has for me and I have?’ This makes me feel like this and everything was worth it.” — Sydney Sweeney, nominated for greatest supporting actress in a drama sequence for “Euphoria.”

“We came out of ‘Breaking Bad’ being a great show. It’s one of the best ever on TV. You always want to try to do right by that show — do right by your legacy. It feels like we’re continuing to fulfill the hope that people had for us to keep that level of excellence. I’m following (Bryan) Cranston and these great actors who set a really high water mark.” — Bob Odenkirk, nominated for greatest actor in a drama for “Better Call Saul.”

“Holy fxxxing xxxx, this is fxxxing insane! For this to happen once is magic, but twice is a miracle. … I don’t know what to say. I’m really trying to learn to swear less. Golly gee. Is that better? Ah, who the fxxx am I kidding, thank you to the Academy.” — Brett Goldstein of “Ted Lasso” in an electronic mail message after being nominated for greatest supporting actor in a comedy for the second successive yr.

“It’s a pretty happy day! And I’m going to have some sushi and that’s going to make it a GREAT day. … It was just such a joy to work with Steve (Martin). We were like twins. … It’s crazy. I mean, I certainly didn’t expect this (nomination.) It’s just the coolest thing. — Jane Lynch from “Only Murders in the Building,” nominated for visitor actress in a comedy sequence.

“You never know if people are going to watch what you make so the entire experience of making a movie or show exists in its own creative and crazy bubble. ‘The Dropout’ was the most intense and surprisingly fun time, and for it to be appreciated in this way sweetens the whole experience for me. — Amanda Seyfried of “The Dropout,” nominated for greatest actress in a restricted sequence or TV film, in an announcement.

“Like most character actors, I always think my last job will be my last ever acting job. Getting this very sweet nomination just makes me feel like at least I could be going out on a positive note if I never get an acting job. At least I’m not leaving the business with people being like ‘We hate you.’” — Comedian Martha Kelly, nominated for visitor actress in a drama for her look in “Euphoria.”

“I came at this with so much passion and the desire to reveal myself and challenge behavior in how women are treated. I greatly admire and desperately wanted to do justice for Pamela Anderson. I had no choice but to work harder than ever. I gave everything into it.” — Lily James, nominated for greatest actress in a restricted sequence or TV film for “Pam & Tommy.”