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Cristin Milioti Lands First Emmy Nod as The Penguin Leads with 24 Nominations

Milioti praised the series’ writing and direction; she said Sofia Falcone’s journey still feels unfinished

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Cristin Milioti plays the role of Sofia Falcone in The Penguin
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Overview

  • Cristin Milioti has been nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 77th Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Sofia Falcone.
  • The Penguin leads the Emmy race with 24 nominations spanning categories from Lead Actor and Writing to Cinematography and Makeup.
  • Milioti singled out showrunner Lauren LeFranc’s writing and Helen Shaver’s direction on the pivotal Sofia-centric episode as central to the series’ acclaim.
  • She described the role’s physical demands as taxing yet rewarding, recalling intense stunts and extensive recovery work between scenes.
  • The actress said the series still feels unfinished for her and expressed eagerness to return to Sofia Falcone while pursuing similarly challenging projects.