Did Bryan Cranston Just Win His 7th Emmy Award for ‘Breaking Bad’?

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Key Takeaways
- Bryan Cranston has won his seventh Emmy Award.
- He previously won six Emmys for ‘Breaking Bad’.
- ‘The Studio’ is a satire set in a fictional studio.
- The series received a record 23 Emmy nominations.
- Cranston's role showcases his enduring talent in comedy.
Los Angeles, Sep 7 (NationPress) Actor-comedian Bryan Cranston, renowned for his iconic role in the cult-classic ‘Breaking Bad’, has been honored with his seventh Emmy Award for best guest actor in a comedy for the series ‘The Studio’.
This achievement marks Cranston's seventh Emmy win; he previously garnered six Emmys for ‘Breaking Bad’, according to ‘Variety’.
‘The Studio’ is a ten-episode satire set in the fictional Continental Studios, overseen by Seth Rogen’s character, Matt Remick.
Cranston portrays the quirky studio head Griffin Mills. The stellar ensemble cast features Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders.
As reported by ‘Variety’, Cranston faced competition from notable figures such as directors Ron Howard and Martin Scorsese, as well as Dave Franco and Anthony Mackie, who all appeared as themselves on the show. “The Bear’s” Jon Bernthal was also a contender.
‘The Studio’ was developed by Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The executive producers include Rogen, Goldberg, James Weaver, Alex McAtee, and Josh Fagen from Point Grey Pictures. Produced by Lionsgate Television, ‘The Studio’ set a new benchmark with 23 Emmy nominations, the highest ever received by a comedy series in its debut season, tying the previous record established by ‘The Bear’.
The Creative Arts Emmys are being hosted over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles. Heading into the event, ‘Severance’ earned 27 nominations, including categories for outstanding production design and editing. Production designer Jeremy Hindle received a nomination for his challenging sets in ‘Woe’s Hollow’ (episode 4).
In the category for character voiceover/short form performer, Julie Andrews received a nomination for her role as the voice of Lady Penelope in the Netflix series “Bridgerton”. Last year's winner, Maya Rudolph, also earned a nomination for her portrayal of Connie the Hormone Monstress on ‘Big Mouth’.