Best Supporting: Meet the 22 Actors Behind Emmy Season’s Most Talked-About Shows
The article highlights 22 actors from various Emmy-nominated shows who are making waves in the industry. These actors, including Ben Kingsley and Naomi Watts, share insights on their roles and the importance of supporting characters in television. The piece also touches on the actors' aspirations for guest appearances and their experiences in Hollywood.
- ▪The featured actors include Leah Lewis, Timothy Simons, and Charles Melton, among others.
- ▪Supporting performances have significantly contributed to the Emmy conversation this year.
- ▪Actors express their desire for Viola Davis to guest star on their shows.
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| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 16:30:00 +0000 |
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Top Row From left: Leah Lewis (Matlock), Timothy Simons (Nobody Wants This), Karolina Wydra (Pluribus), Charles Melton (Beef), Erika Alexander (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins) and Tom Pelphrey (Task) Bottom Row From left: John C. McGinley (Rooster), Taylor Dearden (The Pitt), Michael Peña (All Her Fault), Chris Perfetti (Abbott Elementary) and Naomi Watts (Love Story) The group was photographed April 9 and 10 at PMC Studios in Los Angeles. Photographed by Michael Buckner Home TV TV Features Best Supporting: Meet the 22 Actors Behind Emmy Season’s Most Talked-About Shows Stars Ben Kingsley, Charles Melton and Naomi Watts, plus breakouts like Luke Tennie and Karolina Wydra, reveal the best Hollywood survival tips they’ve ever received.
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