Emmy-Nominated ‘Adolescence’ Director Philip Barantini on Building Tension One Take at a Time
'Adolescence' director Philip Barantini spoke with Awards Focus about the challenges of working with both seasoned performers and newcomers.
Emmy Nominations 2025: Live Updates of the Nominees’ Reactions
The Television Academy revealed the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Here are the reactions from the nominees. Updating Live!
Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P.) on Playing Thanos, the Wildcard Force in ‘Squid Game’ Season 2
Choi Seung-hyun (T.O.P.) returns to acting as Thanos, the unpredictable and unforgettable newcomer in "Squid Game" Season Two. He speaks with Awards Focus about building a chaotic but layered character, confronting his past, and finding meaning through one of the most talked-about roles of the season.
Park Sung-hoon on Portraying a Transgender Icon in ‘Squid Game’ Season Two
Park Sung-hoon joins "Squid Game" Season Two with a breakout performance as Hyun Joo, a fearless and empathetic new player. He speaks to Awards Focus about challenging expectations, portraying a transgender character with care, and how the role reshaped both his career and public perception.
Inside the Front Man: Lee Byung-hun Reshapes ‘Squid Game’ Season Two
Few characters in “Squid Game” have lingered in the audience’s imagination quite like the Front Man, and in Season Two, that masked figure finally steps out of the shadows. In this interview with Awards Focus, Lee discusses his initial surprise at being brought more fully into the show, the creative freedom he was given in shaping the character, and the evolution of Korean drama on the world stage.
Min-ha Kim on Carrying the Heart of Apple TV’s “Pachinko” Season 2
Pachinko's Min-ha Kim spoke with the United By Rice podcast and Awards Focus about the emotional challenges of Season Two, her evolving connection to the character of Sunja, the responsibility of portraying a woman who must constantly fight for her family, and the personal growth that has come from being at the center of such an important and underrepresented story.
The Devil’s in the Details: Editor Stephanie Filo on ‘Daredevil: Born Again’
After months of delays related to its release date and a troubled development cycle, "Daredevil: Born Again" arrived on Disney+ with both enormous expectations and a heavy burden of legacy. Stephanie Filo spoke with Awards Focus about navigating the show’s reboot, crafting some of the season’s most memorable moments, and the responsibility of shaping story through the lens of representation.
Emmy Watch: Noah Wyle’s Quietly Shattering Work in ‘The Pitt’
Noah Wyle of "The Pitt" spoke to Awards Focus about his creative return to medicine, the challenges of crafting a real-time ensemble drama, and the deep responsibility he feels in portraying a system and a profession under strain.
Inside ‘The Daily Show’: How Stewart, Klepper, Chieng and the Team Keep Satire Sharp
Few television series have shaped the political conversation and endured its constant turbulence quite like "The Daily Show." Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng take Awards Focus behind the scenes of America's best news show!
FYC Cinematographer Panel: Revealing The Craft And Collaboration Behind TV’s Best Moments This Year
Awards Focus Deputy Awards Editor Matt Koss sits down with four of television’s accomplished editors to discuss their Emmy-submitted episodes.