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Paul W. Downs fought for Megan Stalter to have pay parity on 'Hacks': 'I don't want to be paid more'

Margy Rochlin — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT

"'Hacks' is about duos," says Downs — and in Jimmy LuSaque Jr. and Kayla Schaeffer, he and Stalter have created one that's poised to outlive the series itself.

One Shot: The moment 'The Bear' showed Sydney was ready to take the reins

Daron James — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 4's 'Scallop,' the FX series finds chef Sydney Adamu perfecting a dish — and proving herself as the restaurant's future leader.

An intimacy coordinator's work isn't just about sex. We spoke to one behind 6 top shows

Megan Vick — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

For Lizzy Talbot, some of the most memorable moments of the season — from 'Widow's Bay' to 'Love Story' — were touchy for very different reasons.

How 'The Chair Company' sets up 'a sense of normalcy before things go insane'

Barry Levitt — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Star Tim Robinson, co-creator Zach Kanin and director Andrew DeYoung break down the Emmy-nominated series premiere of 'The Chair Company.'

Martin Short's 'Only Murders in the Building' Emmy chances, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The all-around entertainer has 23 Emmy nominations and two wins — but neither of those came for his standout role in Hulu's comic murder mystery.

Quibi was 'early' for the microseries wave. A new company hopes to time it just right

Lorena O'Neil — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With aTwist, industry veterans Susan Rovner and Jana Winograde are combining storytelling chops honed in traditional TV with a fast-growing new format.

'Dancing With the Stars' recaptured the zeitgeist. Emmy voters noticed

Gregory Ellwood — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Fresh faces, TikTok and nostalgia have all been factors in the series' resurgence, which culminated last month in its first Emmy nomination for reality competition in 10 years.

'Widow's Bay' seemed to come from nowhere. But Stephen Root always knew it was special

Tyler Coates — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Though he's appeared in beloved films and TV shows from 'Office Space' to 'Barry,' the actor says he's 'drawing from a deeper place' in watercooler hit 'Widow's Bay.'

'Top Chef' host Kristen Kish will defend quickfires for money '100%'

Matt Brennan — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Hosting reality TV is hard work. And this season, 'Top Chef' put Kristen Kish through her paces. She breaks down the biggest moments — and defends quickfires for money — to The Envelope.

How 'Shrinking' helped Jessica Williams work through a 'traumatic' time in her life

Maureen Lee Lenker — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Season 3 of the Apple TV series finds the actor at her most vulnerable. It also shows that she's developed real dramatic chops without losing her ability to laugh.

The multicam comedy is on life support. Meet the editors trying to keep it alive

Leila Jordan — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The declining number of submissions threatens to oust multicam comedies from the Emmys. This year's nominated multicam editors discuss trying to protect a fading art form.

How Charlie Hunnam reinvented himself with 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story'

Carlos Aguilar — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A self-described overthinker, the actor threw himself headlong into the Netflix limited series. His preparation even included reading Gein's medical records.

The celebrity documentary boom, explained

Gary Goldstein — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Popular with audiences (and streaming platforms). Increasingly high quality. Relatively inexpensive to produce. Inside the big business of celebrity docs.

Rhea Seehorn was overlooked for years. In 'Pluribus,' she's impossible to ignore

Glenn Whipp — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Yes, she's still sometimes mistaken for sales associates and crew members. But Seehorn's performance as Carol Sturka is what 'makes the show work,' says creator Vince Gilligan.

Noah Wyle previews 'The Pitt' Season 3, from addressing critics to Robby's 'original sin'

Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With production on a new season of 'The Pitt' underway, The Envelope podcast visited Wyle on the Warner Bros. lot to discuss the show's 25 Emmy nominations, what's next and more.

'We all get our things': Nick Offerman knows his strengths — and how to use them

Lisa Rosen — Thu, 6 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With Emmy nominations this year for 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' and 'Death by Lightning,' the 'Parks and Recreation' veteran is stretching his legs as an actor.

One Shot: The single image that sums up Rue's journey in 'Euphoria' Season 3

Daron James — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Cinematographer Marcell Rév breaks down the western influences on Rue's burial, filmed over three days in nearby Lancaster.

Inside the Emmy-nominated stunt performances redefining small-screen action

Daron James — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's more than punches and kicks. The stunt performers behind five Emmy nominees explain the precision required to marry storytelling with spectacle.

Keri Russell's chances of winning an Emmy for 'The Diplomat,' by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the race for the Emmy for lead actress in a drama, 'The Diplomat's' Keri Russell joins competitor Rhea Seehorn ('Pluribus') in the overdue club.

'The Pitt' threw these actors 'into the deep end.' How they learned to go with the flow

Emily Zemler — Wed, 5 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt' stars Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy and Gerran Howell, all nominated for an Emmy for supporting actor in a drama, explain the series' steep learning curve.

You're invited... to find out how 4 Emmy hopefuls reinvented the TV wedding dress code

Emma Fraser — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

At the nuptials on 'Love Story,' 'Hacks,' 'Bridgerton' and 'The Gilded Age,' the guests may not upstage the bride and groom. But they certainly come close.

'Your Friends & Neighbors' is unafraid to tackle the indignities of middle age

Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Star Amanda Peet and creator Jonathan Tropper break down the Apple TV series' matter-of-fact treatment of aging, from perimenopause to back pain.

John Candy's family opens up about the beauty and pain unearthed by Emmy-nominated doc

Jenelle Riley — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rosemary Candy and children Chris and Jennifer explain why they turned down countless offers to make a film about the late actor — until 'John Candy: I Like Me.'

For Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, the quest to revive 'All My Children' is personal

Amy Amatangelo — Tue, 4 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The TV power couple, who met on the show, is developing a series of Lifetime movies checking in on key characters. It could be the next evolution of the soap opera form.

What does it really take to sell out Madison Square Garden? We asked the experts

Hillary Atkin — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In the final season of 'Hacks,' a Madison Square Garden sellout looms large for Deborah Vance. In real life, the venue is just as totemic for stand-ups.

6 veteran actors on their hard-earned Emmy nods: 'Does this mean I get more work?'

Daniel Vaillancourt — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With many credits to their names and years under their belts, these six performers are basking in the glow of their first Emmy nominations.

'Wonder Man' may be canceled, but Yahya Abdul-Mateen II's big year isn't over

Tim Grierson — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The recent cancellation of Marvel's 'Wonder Man' may put a damper on the actor's Emmy campaign, but he still has Netflix's 'Cliff Booth' movie to look forward to.

In the 'Beef' writers room, 'intrusive thoughts' are dramatic gold

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 3 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Beef' creator Lee Sung Jin explains how everything from Eastern religions to Carl Jung informed Season 2's bruising intergenerational battle.

Sepideh Moafi of 'The Pitt' is 'still in disbelief' about her first-ever Emmy nod

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 21:19:07 GMT

The actor earned her first-ever Emmy nomination for her turn as Dr. Baran Al-Hashimi in the second season of HBO Max's popular medical drama.

Rhea Seehorn celebrates her 'Pluribus' Emmy nomination as she waits to hear about Carol and the atom bomb

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 20:04:12 GMT

The actor said she was grateful to the team for the show's 18 nominations, which included a nod for drama series, and particularly the show's creator, Vince Gilligan.

Rob Reiner receives posthumous Emmy nomination for 'The Bear'

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 19:48:23 GMT

Rob Reiner earned a posthumous Emmy nomination for his guest role as restaurant consultant Albert Schnurr in 'The Bear' Season 4.

'Hacks' breaks record for most Emmy nominations for a comedy in a single year

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 18:06:45 GMT

'Hacks' received 24 Emmy nominations, breaking the record for most noms for a comedy series previously set by 'The Studio' and 'The Bear.'

'The Pitt' scores 25 nominations overall, including 13 acting nominations

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 16:39:24 GMT

The HBO Max series earned a nod for drama series for the second year in a row and received 13 acting nominations, just one shy of tying the record set by 'Succession.'

Michelle Pfeiffer gets an Emmy nomination for 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:53:21 GMT

The veteran actor scored an acting nomination for her role as Shyanne Millet in Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles," and she also earned a nod for producing the series.

Zendaya gets third Emmy nom for lead actress in 'Euphoria' amid a blockbuster year

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:46:38 GMT

Zendaya's Emmy nomination for the final season of 'Euphoria' comes as the actor is in the midst of a press tour for 'The Odyssey' and will reprise her role in the 'Dune' trilogy later this year.

The biggest surprises and snubs of the 2026 Emmy nominations

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:44:34 GMT

Our awards columnist surveys the most unexpected inclusions and omissions of the 2026 Emmy nominations.

Matthew Rhys, 'Widow's Bay' and 'The Beast in Me' Emmy nominee, challenges studios: 'Take the risk'

Yvonne Villarreal — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 15:38:53 GMT

The actor spoke about his performances in Apple TV's "Widow's Bay" and Netflix's "The Beast in Me" and how they were challenging in different ways.

Late-night hosts Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel score Emmy nominations

Greg Braxton — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 12:40:10 GMT

The two hosts targeted by President Trump will face off in the variety series category, along with 'The Daily Show,' 'Last Week Tonight' and 'SNL.'

Emmy nominations 2026: List of nominees

Tracy Brown — Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The nominations for the 2026 Emmys have been announced.

Mariska Hargitay to host 2026 Emmy Awards

Maira Garcia — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 17:01:44 GMT

The "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" actor will host the awards ceremony on Sept. 14 in Los Angeles.

How to watch the 2026 Emmy nominations and everything else you should know

Eloise Rollins-Fife — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Everything you need to know about the 2026 Emmy nominations, including when and how to watch the announcement.

2026 Emmy nominations predictions: Our awards expert makes his final picks

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 7 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'Beef,' 'Hacks' and 'The Pitt' seem set to run the table in this year's Emmy nominations, but there's still intrigue to be found in the race, writes columnist Glenn Whipp.

Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor among 529 invited to join motion picture academy

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT

AMPAS' newest invitees also include Mia Goth, Josh O'Connor, Sara Bareilles and filmmakers Benny and Josh Safdie.

James Burrows, prolific comedy director behind 'Cheers' and 'Friends,' dies at 85

Nardine Saad — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 19:26:12 GMT

James Burrows, revered sitcom director who made hits out of 'Taxi,' 'Cheers,' 'Friends' and 'Will & Grace,' has died. He was 85.

An arrest. A breakup. Turning 30. With 'I Love L.A.,' Rachel Sennott made comedy from chaos

Mark Olsen, Yvonne Villarreal — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of "I Love L.A." — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.

Noah Wyle's Emmy chances for 'The Pitt' Season 2, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt' has already exceeded the major acting categories Emmy haul of Wyle's last hit medical drama, 'ER.' Season 2 is likely to add several more statuettes to the pile.

From 'Gandhi' to 'Wonder Man,' Sir Ben Kingsley still sets the scene

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Whether in an Oscar-winning epic or a Marvel comedy, the British actor never loses his sense of drama. He recently sat down with The Envelope to tell stories as only he can.

The Emmys' new Legacy Award for classic TV shows, explained

Jim Halterman — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Television Academy chief Maury McIntyre breaks down the Emmys' new Legacy Award, which will honor TV series that have had a 'profound and lasting impact' on the medium.

One Shot: How 'Death by Lightning' re-created a game-changing political convention

Daron James — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A rousing speech at the 1880 GOP convention launched James Garfield to the nomination — and the White House. The team behind Netflix's limited series breaks down how they re-created it.

6 showrunners on how to keep production in L.A., their advice to young writers and more

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

The writers behind 'All Her Fault,' 'The Audacity,' 'Wonder Man,' 'The Comeback,' 'The Testaments' and 'The Gilded Age' sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Writers Roundtable.

Sex has always sold in Hollywood. This popular app is changing how

Lorena O'Neil — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Audio erotica app Quinn is looking to normalize sexual content, with an assist from the stars of 'Heated Rivalry,' 'The Pitt' and more.

How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' reimagined the sound of Westeros

Leila Jordan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The latest 'Game of Thrones' spinoff has a distinct sound from both the original series and 'House of the Dragon.' Here's how it came together.

How 'Spider-Noir' nailed the looks of 1930s New York — in black-and-white and color

Bill Desowitz — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The team behind the MGM+/Prime Video series explains how they achieved the series' distinctive dual look.

'Industry' is TV's last golden age drama

Matt Brennan — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

It's true: They don't make 'em like they used to. How HBO's sexy, seamy office drama bucked the trend.

How Connor Hines won over Ryan Murphy and beat impostor syndrome to make 'Love Story'

Connor Hines — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, Hines explains how he refined his 'obsession' with the tale of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette into a pitch that the mega-producer would love.

5 adult animation series that tackle serious subjects without missing a beat

Whitney Friedlander — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The creators behind five animated series for adult audiences explain how they use the form to explore challenging subject matter (and sometimes get big laughs to boot).

For Riz Ahmed, representation is not enough: 'Does the room change you, or do you change it?'

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, Ahmed talks about drawing on his own experience for 'Bait,' his new series about an actor whose life is upended when he's rumored to be the next James Bond.

Academy to honor Glenn Close and Ridley Scott at Governors Awards

Josh Rottenberg — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:00:44 GMT

Animator Floyd Norman will also receive an honorary Oscar, while producers Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler will receive the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award.

With 'The Boys,' 'Satan's writers' room' made a satire to afflict the comfortable

Max Gao — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creator Eric Kripke and cast members Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Chace Crawford, Laz Alonso and Karen Fukuhara break down 'The Boys' finale and look back on the series' legacy.

One Shot: How 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' made its climactic battle so 'sinister'

Daron James — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Getting inside Dunk's helmet helped viewers get inside his head during the first season's harrowing 'trial by seven,' explains cinematographer Gustav Danielsson.

Thanks to BookTok, authors are the new 'rock stars.' And Hollywood is taking notice

Gary Goldstein — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As this year's Emmy race proves, the excitement around popular books as intellectual property for film and TV adaptations shows no signs of slowing.

6 music supervisors select their TV shows' best needle drops

Kara Warner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

We asked the music supervisors from six Emmy contenders to pick the needle drops they love most from their shows' latest seasons.

Zendaya's chances of a 'Euphoria' Emmy three-peat, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Don't rule her out: 'Euphoria' already made Zendaya the youngest lead drama actress winner (2020) and the first Black actor to win the category twice (2022).

6 television actors on being judged for their looks, why AI is 'lame' and more

Mark Olsen — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Jamie Bell, Linda Cardellini, Camila Morrone, Michael Peña, Andrew Rannells and Constance Zimmer sit down with moderator Mark Olsen for the 2026 Emmy Limited Series / TV Movie Roundtable.

Sarah Goldberg didn't want to be 'the girl next door.' So she charted a tougher path

Sarah Rodman — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

As an ethically compromised therapist to Silicon Valley bigwigs in 'The Audacity,' Goldberg shines in yet another role that defies easy categorization. That's exactly how she likes it.

Why TV was the perfect form for Netflix's new 'Lord of the Flies'

Jack Thorne — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, writer Jack Thorne explains how the medium's 'chapter structure' breathes fresh life into William Golding's classic parable.

Step away from the athleisure. 'Brentwood mom' fashion is TV's hottest trend

Clarissa Cruz — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This Emmy season, moms' (and dads') looks aren't limited to yoga pants. Top costumers explain how casual chic, on-trend office wear and quiet luxury are reshaping parental fashion.

Inside the rise of the professional reality TV star

Tyler Coates — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From 'Survivor' to 'The Traitors,' 'The Valley' to 'Top Chef,' reality TV fame doesn't have to be fleeting. Why familiar faces are increasingly central to the form.

Matthew Rhys promises he's not 'disturbing.' But his TV characters definitely are

Emma Fraser — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rhys showcases his range with two Emmy-contending roles this season, in Netflix's mystery-thriller 'The Beast in Me' and Apple TV's horror-comedy 'Widow's Bay.'

'DTF St. Louis' begins with sex, death and 'deviancy.' Then things get really interesting

Michael Ordoña — Mon, 8 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Writer-director Steven Conrad and star-executive producer David Harbour break down their HBO limited series, which exhilarates by refusing to 'satisfy lurid expectations.'

JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's 'Love Story' is a 'lens' on the 'intensity' of fame, stars say

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode of The Envelope, Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly discuss how they prepared for their roles as the most famous couple in America and the nature of celebrity.

6 nonfiction Emmy contenders to watch this season

Steve Dollar — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

From the founding of the country to one of its greatest filmmakers and beyond, these nonfiction films and TV series are worth paying attention to this Emmy season.

Navigating Hollywood's 'boys' club' prepared these actors for 'The Pitt'

Max Gao — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Acting isn't practicing medicine, but for 'The Pitt's' Isa Briones, Supriya Ganesh and Sepideh Moafi, the challenges women of color face in showbiz mirror those of their characters.

Claire Danes' 'Beast in Me' Emmy chances, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Danes is vying for her ninth acting nomination, 31 years after her first, for her role as a writer suspicious of her developer neighbor in Netflix's limited series.

One Shot: How 'Pluribus' found its surreal beauty in an empty desert city

Daron James — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bland desert urbanism, stripped of people, communicates both loneliness and surreal beauty in Vince Gilligan's sci-fi drama 'Pluribus.'

6 drama actors on learning to say no, what shooting in L.A. means to them and more

Yvonne Villarreal — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Katherine LaNasa, Billy Magnussen, Zahn McClarnon, Tom Pelphrey, Michelle Pfeiffer and Karolina Wydra sit down with moderator Yvonne Villarreal for the 2026 Emmy Drama Roundtable.

In homage to the original, 'Alien: Earth' made a 64-minute 'Alien' movie. Here's how

Bob Strauss — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Creator Noah Hawley, star Babou Ceesay and more of the 'Alien: Earth' creative team break down Season 1's standout episode, 'In Space, No One...'

A new hotspot emerges in the UK's TV production boom

Emily Zemler — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With shooting locations in and around London oversaturated, Wales has emerged as a key production location for series such as 'Industry,' 'The Other Bennet Sister' and 'Young Sherlock.'

One Shot: Inside 'Abbott Elementary's' best Halloween costume gag yet

Daron James — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 22:11:13 GMT

Costume designer Hachy Mendez-Smith explains how the scholastic mockumentary balanced 'authentic' with 'comedic' in a hilarious shout-out to Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners.'

As streaming wars wear on, Emmy success could give Peacock and Paramount+ a boost

Gregory Ellwood — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With titles like 'The Madison' and 'All Her Fault,' newer streamers are hoping to replicate the Emmy playbook that helped put Netflix and Amazon Prime Video on the map.

Happier than ever, Gary Oldman isn't ready to quit 'Slow Horses' anytime soon

Glenn Whipp — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With five seasons aired and two more in the can, the Oscar winner has hit his stride as dissolute spymaster Jackson Lamb. 'Murderous' diet notwithstanding.

'The Diplomat's' creator wanted to kill off a key character. Why saving him saved the show

Debora Cahn — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In an essay for The Envelope, Debora Cahn explains why a 'baller move' she planned for 'The Diplomat' turned out to be the wrong one — and how she changed course.

How 'Stranger Things' crafted the many faces of Vecna

Emily Zemler — Mon, 1 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The Duffer brothers, actor Jamie Campbell Bower and more from the 'Stranger Things' creative team talk about turning the series' archvillain into a multifaceted figure.

The secret to Ashley Padilla's 'SNL' success? Being a 'quiet little freak'

Tim Grierson — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In two seasons as a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy, Padilla has distinguished herself by choosing not to be the loudest voice in the room.

Carrie Preston reveals the Season 3 guest star to whom she sent a 'stalker-level fan email'

Yvonne Villarreal, Mark Olsen — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this week's episode, we kick off Emmy season with Carrie Preston, who plays an offbeat investigator in Robert and Michelle King's 'Columbo'-inspired comedy 'Elsbeth.'

Jason Bateman's 2026 Emmy chances, by the numbers

Carla Meyer — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bateman does double duty in Netflix's 'Black Rabbit' and HBO's 'DTF St. Louis.' Does it make him twice as likely to nab his second Emmy?

Netflix isn't airing the World Cup. But it still has big World Cup programming plans

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Before the streamer televises the CONCACAF Gold Cup and Nations League finals, it's laying the groundwork with scripted and documentary projects about 'the beautiful game' this summer.

Two real-life priests inspired Brad Ingelsby's latest crime drama 'Task'

Brad Ingelsby — Thu, 28 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

To follow up the acclaimed 'Mare of Easttown,' Ingelsby writes for The Envelope, he looked to two men of the cloth with divergent views of faith and doubt.

Chalamet's quest for greatness 'is what every actor is thinking.' 'Beef' stars included

Glenn Whipp — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Cailee Spaeny and Charles Melton, who play Gen-Z strivers in Season 2 of Netflix's limited series, open up about money, career ambition and their Midwestern roots.

6 standout stand-up specials to keep an eye on in this year's Emmy race

Rachel Brodsky — Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Six stand-up comics share the stories behind their Emmy eligible specials.

6 comedy actors on surviving bad reviews, making their castmates break and more

Lorraine Ali — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:01:00 GMT

Danielle Deadwyler, Donald Faison, Sabrina Impacciatore, Justine Lupe, Lamorne Morris and Chris Perfetti sit down with moderator Lorraine Ali for the 2026 Emmy Comedy Roundtable.

'Jury Duty': 'Company Retreat' star Anthony Norman reveals his post-stardom plans

Justin Ray — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Norman's unscripted reaction to the show's climactic setup surprised even the series' creator, Lee Eisenberg: 'It took my breath away,' he says.

Column: Welcome to the most underwhelming Emmy race in years

Glenn Whipp — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With many past winners and popular contenders out of the running this year, the 2026 Emmys are likely to be heavy on TV that's just ... fine, our columnist writes.

L.A. Times BuzzMeter: Predicting the 2026 Emmy winners

Fri, 22 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The BuzzMeter panel of experts predicts the 2026 Emmy winners.

Sony Pictures Classics chiefs on what AI can't do, avoiding bidding wars and more

Matt Brennan — Thu, 21 May 2026 16:26:57 GMT

Envelope editor in chief Matt Brennan spoke to the leaders of Sony Pictures Classics at Cannes' Marché du Film about the importance of festivals, the use of AI and more.

2026 Emmy predictions: best drama series

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt' is the clear favorite to repeat, but newcomer 'Pluribus' receives a lot of love from our panel.

2026 Emmy predictions: best drama actress

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Rhea Seehorn, long overlooked for her acclaimed work on 'Better Call Saul,' is now primed for recognition for her performance in 'Pluribus.'

2026 Emmy predictions: best supporting actor, drama

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

With the men of 'The Pitt' at risk of splitting the vote, 'Task's' Tom Pelphrey leads a close race, according to our panel.

2026 Emmy predictions: best drama actor

Michael Ordoña — Thu, 21 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

'The Pitt's' Noah Wyle is our panel's consensus pick to walk away with the drama actor Emmy for a second consecutive year.