Lionsgate’s (NYSE: LION) hit Apple TV+ comedy The Studio, hailing from the studio’s longstanding collaboration with comedic superstars Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures, earned a total of 23 Emmy® nominations today, garnering the most comedy nominations in a single year and becoming the most nominated freshman comedy ever. The recognition comes on the heels of the series’ Season 2 renewal on Apple TV+. Lionsgate’s hit series The Rookie on ABC also earned two Emmy® nominations, bringing the Company’s total to 25 Emmy nominations.
“Our incredible The Studio creators have captured the zeitgeist with great story lines and an unforgettable cast of characters,” said Scott Herbst, EVP and Head of Scripted Development, Lionsgate Television. “We’re very fortunate to be partnered with Apple TV+, which has championed the series every step of the way, and our brilliant longtime collaborators at Point Grey Pictures. We thank the members of the TV Academy for this tremendous recognition. And on Emmy night – don’t forget to thank Sal Saperstein!”
The product of Lionsgate’s first-look TV deal and longstanding relationship with Point Grey, The Studio stars multiple Emmy®, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Seth Rogen, who also serves as co-creator, writer, director and executive producer alongside Emmy® Award nominee Evan Goldberg. The show features a star-studded ensemble cast led by Rogen, Emmy®, SAG and Golden Globe Award winner Catherine O’Hara, Emmy® Award nominee Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders, with Emmy® Award winning guest star Bryan Cranston. The series also features cameos from some of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, directors and producers.
From Lionsgate Television, The Studio is created by multi-Emmy® Award winners Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, along with Rogen, Goldberg and Frida Perez. Point Grey Pictures’ James Weaver executive produces the show along with the creators. Alex McAtee and Josh Fagen also serve as executive producers.
Alexi Hawley is the series creator, writer and executive producer of The Rookie. The show is produced by Lionsgate Television in partnership with 20th Television. Hawley executive produces alongside Mark Gordon, Nathan Fillion, Michelle Chapman, Bill Norcross and Brynn Malone.
THE STUDIO received the following nominations:
Outstanding Comedy Series
Outstanding Production Design for A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
Outstanding Casting for A Comedy Series
Outstanding Cinematography for A Series (Half-Hour)
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for A Series
Outstanding Directing for A Comedy Series
Outstanding Picture Editing for A Single Camera Comedy Series
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Outstanding Music Composition for A Series (Original Dramatic Score)
Outstanding Music Supervision
Outstanding Lead Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Supporting Actress in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actor in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Guest Actress in A Comedy Series
Outstanding Sound Editing for A Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour)
Outstanding Sound Mixing for A Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation
Outstanding Writing for A Comedy Series
THE ROOKIE received the following nominations:
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
Outstanding Stunt Performance
