Television FYC

Emmy-nominated Jeff Hiller on His Scene-Stealing ‘Pluribus’ Role and the Art of the Guest Actor

Emmy nominee Jeff Hiller discusses his brief but memorable “Pluribus” role, rehearsing his pivotal scene with Rhea Seehorn for four hours, finding the humanity within the Hive Mind and his remarkable run from “Somebody Somewhere” to “Widow’s Bay.”

Debby Romano and Brett Benner on the Casting Alchemy Behind ‘Shrinking’

Emmy-nominated casting directors Debby Romano and Brett Benner discuss building the ensemble of “Shrinking,” adding Jeff Daniels, Sherry Cola and Michael J. Fox, and why discovering an unexpected actor can be more exciting than landing a star.

Emmy-Nominated Miriam Shor on the Love and Loss at the Heart of ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated Miriam Shor discusses making every moment count as Helen in "Pluribus," creating Carol and Helen’s relationship with Rhea Seehorn, the trauma of the Joining and why the show’s complicated questions give her hope for television.

Emmy-Nominated Allison Jones and Emily Buntyn on Building the Eccentric Ensemble of ‘Widow’s Bay’

Emmy-nominated casting directors Allison Jones and Emily Buntyn discuss assembling the eccentric ensemble of "Widow’s Bay," discovering Matthew Rhys’ comedic side, taking a chance on Kate O’Flynn and why great comedy casting often comes down to instinct.

Emmy-Nominated Lee Sung Jin on Rebuilding ‘Beef’ and Leaving Room for Discovery

"Beef" creator Lee Sung Jin discusses the collaborations behind the Emmy-nominated second season, exploring mixed Korean identity through Austin, returning to Korea for the finale and why he remains open to another season if inspiration strikes.

Emmy Nominee Brittany Allen on Finding Grace in Roxie’s Final Hours on ‘The Pitt’

Emmy nominee Brittany Allen discusses Roxie’s powerful final hours on "The Pitt," researching death and terminal illness, finding the performance within the character’s physical limitations, balancing the role with motherhood and taking control of her own Emmy campaign.

Emmy Nominee Olga Mill on Dressing the Four Seasons of ‘Beef’ Season 2

Emmy-nominated costume designer Olga Mill discusses the four-seasons concept behind "Beef" Season 2, her collaboration with Grace Yun and James Laxton, tailoring Charles Melton’s deceptively simple wardrobe and finding unexpected choices for Carey Mulligan and Youn Yuh-jung.

Emmy Nominee Julie Schubert on the Casting Chemistry Behind ‘The Diplomat’

Emmy-nominated casting director Julie Schubert discusses building "The Diplomat" ensemble, reuniting Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney, finding Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell's chemistry, and what casting directors really look for in an award-worthy ensemble.

Emmy Nominee James Laxton on Finding a New Visual Language for ‘Beef’ Season 2

Emmy-nominated cinematographer James Laxton discusses expanding the visual language of "Beef" Season 2, photographing its complicated relationships, collaborating across departments and shooting some of the season's most memorable sequences in Korea.

Emmy Nominee Sharon Bialy on Building the Global Ensemble Behind ‘Pluribus’

Emmy-nominated casting director Sharon Bialy discusses the global search behind "Pluribus," finding unfamiliar faces to populate the Others, casting Carlos-Manuel Vesga, why she doesn't believe in chemistry reads and how the series changed the way she approaches her craft.