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Debating the New Emmy Awards Strategy Adopted by Pedro Pascal for ‘The Last of Us’: Die Early, Submit for Lead
Pedro Pascal submitted for lead drama actor at the Emmys for "The Last of Us" Season 2. Is it a smart play or a category misfire?
The choice has raised crucial questions about fairness, category integrity and the responsibility of the Television Academy’s acting peer group to intervene if nominations seem misaligned with the performances presented. For instance, two years ago, fans of “Succession” witnessed Brian Cox’s character, Logan Roy, die at the top of Episode 3 of the final season, yet he still submitted and picked up a nom for lead drama actor alongside his co-stars Jeremy Strong and eventual winner Kieran Culkin. Additionally, Hannah Einbinder, consistently submitted as a supporting actress by HBO Max for “Hacks,” was elevated to lead by the Globes, where she earned a nom alongside her co-star Jean Smart.
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