Emmy Reactions: Hiroyuki Sanada Humbled, Larry David Celebrates ‘Misanthropy Finally Being Recognized’

The 2024 Emmy nominees are thrilled, proud and humbled by this year’s honors — even Larry David said his heart is “warmed,” albeit by seeing that “misanthropy is finally being recognized as an art form” in response to the final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” earning a Best Comedy Series nomination.

As for his Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy nod, David said, “This is a sad day for actors everywhere. See? Anyone can do it!”

In terms of more earnest nominees, “Shogun” star Hiroyuki Sanada thanked the Television Academy for the show’s nominations (25, the most of any series this year) and said that being nominated for Lead Actor in a Drama Series is “truly humbling.”

“To our entire cast, and crew, a special thanks for making this story and vision a reality,” Sanada continued. “It was a great opportunity to share our culture with the world. I hope this will be a steppingstone for the next generation. To my team, thank you for your unwavering support.”

“Fellow Travelers” star Jonathan Bailey, nominated for supporting actor in a limited series or movie, said the recognition for the show is “beyond measure.”

“It is not lost on me that this sort of recognition is rare,” the “Bridgerton” actor continued. “I’ve grown up savouring the minimal queer television and film on offer whilst battling problematic media and societal criticism of queer life. I have loved so many award winning dramatic performances of gay characters but for Matt and I to be nominated together as gay actors feels like the sort of progress that would have made the world an easier place to grow up in. For that I am grateful and so unbelievably proud. Thank you to the TV Academy for this opportunity. “

Here are more responses from nominees for the 76th Emmy awards.

Brie Larson, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Lessons in Chemistry”

“I am trying to find the words, but this thank you just feels so big. Thank you to the Television Academy for recognizing the talent, drive and passion of our Lessons in Chemistry team. To see so many departments lifted up is the greatest feeling. I am honored to say that I witnessed the most amazing people do the most amazing things. I am humbled by the world Bonnie Garmus and Elizabeth Zott has opened my heart to. And I am thrilled beyond belief that we get this chance to toast and eat together one last time. I’m the happiest woman in the universe.”

Naomi Watts, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”

“I thought the announcements were coming later this week, and I’m so glad I had it wrong because I wouldn’t have slept last night! I was at home and thinking about going for a swim when my assistant called to tell me this amazing news (he usually texts and just calls when something is wrong!). I squealed and immediately asked if Billy got nominated too. He did, which makes today even more special. I’m truly thrilled and beyond proud of this show, our incredible cast, especially our dearly missed Treat Williams, and grateful to the Television Academy for this acknowledgment and to the incomparable Ryan Murphy for his constant championing of women.”

Lily Gladstone, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Under the Bridge”

​​ “I am so touched by this nomination. I wholeheartedly share the honor with the stellar cast of Under the Bridge, who brought such deep compassion and unmatched talent to telling Reena Virk’s story. Every beating heart on screen gave so much of themselves to honor her legacy, and I’d especially like to thank Vritika, Archie and Riley, I am so inspired by you all. Thank you to Quinn Shephard, Samir Mehta, Liz Tigelaar, Gina Gammell and Riley Keough for bringing this story to light and being champions of radical empathy. I’m forever grateful to have been brought along for the journey.”

Sofia Vergara, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Griselda”

“Wow. Griselda was my first dramatic role ever, and it took us 15 years to bring her to life. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who was a part of this series. I could have never done this without my director Andres Baiz, my costar Alberto Guerra, Eric Newman and the full creative team, my partner and producer Luis Balaguer, Ted Sarandos, Bela Bajaria, and their team at Netflix, and all the amazing cast and crew. I never dreamed that after “Modern Family” I would be able to work on something as special as “Griselda.” I’m honored to be recognized alongside Jodie, Brie, Juno, and Naomi, incredible women who gave us incredible TV this year. Thank you to the Television Academy for this incredible honor!”

Matt Bomer, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Fellow Travelers”

“It was such a nice surprise when I heard this morning. I didn’t know today was the day of the nominations. I was making coffee when Simon came in to tell me. I am incredibly grateful and thrilled that Jonny and Ron’s beautiful work was recognized as well. The fact that two out actors in a love story were recognized in this way is profoundly moving to me.”

Dakota Fanning, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Ripley”

“I am so honored to be acknowledged by the Televsion Academy in this incredible group of women – thank you! The experience of making Ripley was life changing for me, and I’m so happy that it resonated with audiences the way that it has.  The show wouldn’t exist without the brilliance of Steve Zaillian and the magnificence of Andrew Scott, the best scene partner anyone could ask for. Grazie Mille!”

Tadanobu Asano , Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “Shōgun”

“I am deeply honored to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for my role as Kashigi Yabushige in “Shōgun.” I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to FX, creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, Hiroyuki Sanada, and the entire team for their unwavering support and vision. I am incredibly appreciative of the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in bringing this project to life. This recognition is a testament to our collective effort, and I am truly grateful.”

RuPaul Charles, Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program, “RuPaul’s Drag Race”

“10s, 10s, 10s across the board. Thank you academy members for recognizing the love and hard work that our amazing cast and crew put into every episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. And condragulations to our fellow nominees for making this a great year for television.”

Jonathan Pryce, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, “The Crown”

“I am very proud of the hard work and integrity of everyone involved in the making of The Crown. I particularly enjoyed revealing the many positive aspects of Prince Phillip’s character that were previously unknown to a global audience. It was a privilege to play him and it is a privilege to be nominated by my peers. Thank you.”

Hannah Einbinder, Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, “Hacks”

“Making Hacks with my loved ones is the most fulfilling creative experience of my life. I am deeply honored to share this nomination with every single cast and crew member who makes our show what it is! I am so humbled to be nominated alongside such powerful artists who I admire- I’m overflowing with gratitude and love!”

Jodie Foster , Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie , “True Detective: Night Country”

“This just feels like a love letter from above. It’s my very first Emmy nomination as an actor and it’s especially thrilling to share this joy with our Night Country team. We couldn’t love and trust one another more, after holding on for dear life through the snow, finding our way in the dark. Being part of the True Detective family with Issa López as our fearless leader is the gift that keeps on giving.”

Kristen Kish, Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program, “Top Chef”

“WOW… this is unreal and wonderfully surreal and I am so happy, excited and very proud of OUR collective show and everyone who works tirelessly to make Top Chef so successful! I’m celebrating all of us!”

Kaitlin Olson, Outstanding Guest Actress In A Comedy Series, “Hacks”

“Whoa! What an honor to be a part of this incredibly special show…thank you to the Television Academy for the nomination for DJ! I’m so excited for my whole Hacks family for their incredible seventeen nominations! Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder…thank you for making every scene a dream. And as always, I’m forever grateful to Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky for creating this beautiful character for me to play. BRB, choosing my D’Jewelry for Emmy night.”

Jack Lowden, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series, “Slow Horses”

“My sincerest thanks to the Television Academy for your support of Slow Horses – to be nominated alongside such esteemed talent is a true honour. I am so proud to be a part of an immeasurably brilliant cast and crew on this show; to see it being deservedly recognised in other categories too is the icing on the cake. Thank you!”

Ron Nyswaner, Outstanding Writing in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Fellow Travelers”

“I’m honored to be included in this impressive group of writers/showrunners and grateful to my fellow executive producers, writers, directors, cast, designers, and crew for bringing what was on the page so brilliantly to life. And I’m thrilled the Academy has honored Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey who — with their enormous talent, commitment, and courage — created the epic and heartbreaking love story at the center of Fellow Travelers.”

Aja Naomi King, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, “Lessons in Chemistry”

“I am so deeply honored to be nominated for an Emmy. It is difficult to put language to the abundance of emotion I feel right now but foremost in my mind is my deep gratitude. Gratitude to the Television Academy, the incredible Lessons in Chemistry cast and crew that I had the privilege to work alongside, and to every person who ever told me to keep going. Thank you.”

Bao Nguyen , Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special & Outstanding Directing for a Documentary or Nonfiction Program , “The Greatest Night in Pop”

“We are incredibly honored and genuinely humbled by the Emmy nominations for ‘The Greatest Night in Pop.’ This recognition belongs to our amazing team, whose artistry and hard work made this film a reality. We are deeply grateful to the audiences worldwide for their heartfelt support and enthusiasm since the film’s release. A special thank you to the artists behind ‘We Are the World,’ whose message of unity and hope continues to inspire us every day.”

Jean Smart, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, “Hacks”

“I couldn’t be happier and I am so incredibly proud of us! #EmmyNoms”

John Hoffman, Outstanding Comedy Series, “Only Murders In The Building”

“In order to pull this season off, it meant everyone — from the greatest actress ever to the greatest propmaster swaddling each one of our Pickwick Triplets — bringing the most of their love, talent and ensemble spirit.  I watched it up close in amazement and today I’m out of my mind thrilled and grateful the Academy has seen them too, and honored so many of our cast and team of artists and collaborators in NY and LA that made our magical third season sing so unforgettably.”

Jason Bateman and Michael Costigan (Aggregate Films), 10 Emmy Nominations, “Lessons In Chemistry”

“Jason and I speak for the entire Aggregate Films team in acknowledging our gratitude to the Academy for the 10 nominations for “Lessons in Chemistry.”  Like the rest of the world, we devoured Bonnie Garmus’ book when it first came out, and instantly knew that we wanted to bring Elizabeth Zotti’s story to the screen. We are incredibly lucky to have partnered with Apple TV + and the amazing Brie Larsen and then with Lee Eisenberg and our exceptional cast, directors, writers, and phenomenal crew. A collaboration as special as this is worth celebrating.  We are thrilled the Television Academy has recognized Brie, Aja, and Lewis with individual nominations for their enormous talent and deep passion for everything they brought to the show.  We also thank our audience for embracing this show and watching the inimitable Elizabeth Zott speak to audiences worldwide.”

Michael Ellenberg, Outstanding Drama Series, “The Morning Show”

“On behalf of Media Res, I am thrilled and humbled that THE MORNING SHOW has received this recognition (and so many others today) alongside a group of exceptional drama series. Thank you to the Academy and Apple TV+, and our incredible partners in crime, Jennifer, Reese, Mimi and Charlotte, and our brilliant cast and crew who have brought this show to life for the past 3 seasons – it has been the most amazing creative journey working alongside them, one I could not be more excited to continue.”

Issa Lopez, Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology or Movie, “True Detective: Night Country”

“I’m still pinching myself over this huge honor. All those nominations, for so many people I grew to love so much. We all made Night Country for fun, and from our belief that other voices deserve their share of the screen. It was amazing that HBO gave me the chance to take this big swing, and that alone was all the joy in the world. But then we got this incredible recognition. As an immigrant filmmaker, to have my first venture in the English language receive such appreciation is a dream (a wild one!) come true.”

Carlos Rosario , Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series , “Shōgun”

“Thank you to the Television Academy for this great honor.. I’m thrilled to be included in a category among such inspiring Costume Designers. This is my first nomination and I couldn’t think of a better project than “Shogun” to be nominated for. I share this with my crew, the hundreds of incredible artists in Vancouver and around the world who have supported me in creating thousands of costumes. The rich storytelling set in the Sengoku period, the uniqueness of the Japanese aesthetic and the complexity of all the characters have allowed me to design costumes I never thought possible. I’m so grateful to Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo for this once in a lifetime opportunity.”

Mike Cotton, Sam Rees Jones, Toni Ireland & Stephen Lambert, 4 Emmy Nominations, “The Traitors”

“We are thrilled and honored to be nominated by Faithful members of the Television Academy for this award. Making this murder mystery wouldn’t have been possible without the entire crew who work tirelessly to bring The Traitors world to life. We are beyond grateful to our castle’s king, Alan Cumming and the Season 2 cast. They absolutely killed it… and each other, in ways that not even we could imagine. In The Traitors, voting ends with a brutal banishment, thank you to the Academy for making this one end with a nomination instead.”

Nikki Glaser, Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded) & Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming, “Someday You’ll Die”

“Thank you Television Academy for the recognition. I’m so honored to be nominated among some of the greats for an Emmy for Someday You’ll Die, especially since most of the material in this special is based on thoughts and feelings I once thought I would have to take to the grave. I’m so grateful for the support of HBO and my entire producing team who made my jokes feel more important than they ever have. Standup is usually such a solitary pursuit and for the first time with a comedy special in my career, I felt that this was a team effort. I have the coolest job and it keeps getting cooler.”

Fisher Stevens , Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series & Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program , “ Beckham “

“Thank you Television Academy. It means so much to be recognized alongside such brilliant filmmakers. I love making documentaries, and making this documentary was particularly an incredible experience…

I want to thank David and Victoria for inviting me into their lives and showing the world how interesting, funny, loving, and dynamic they are. As a Liverpool fan, I never imagined I’d be directing a series on a Manchester United legend. But Beckham is more than a footballer, he is an icon and transcends the football world; he remains at the center of our celebrity culture. Finally, special shoutout and congrats to the dream team behind this series: Michael Harte, John Battsek, Billy Shepherd, Nicola Howson and all our amazing composers, mixers and camera crew. And to The Beckhams!”

Holland Taylor, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, “The Morning Show”

“Amazing news like a breath of cool air as I’m slogging through this blazing NYC heat to do my matinee of “N/A” — about a 17 block hustle. Lucky, lucky me!”

More to come…

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