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The Studio Tops Emmy Race With 23 Nominations and Ron Howard’s First Acting Nod

Season 2 has moved into formal development with Sarah Polley added to the writers’ room following record-setting nominations

Ron Howard in 'The Studio.'
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Overview

  • The Studio led Emmy nominations Tuesday with 23 nods, surpassing Ted Lasso as the most-nominated freshman comedy and tying the all-time comedy record.
  • Ron Howard earned his first acting Emmy nomination for his guest-starring portrayal of a temperamental version of himself in the show’s third episode.
  • The guest actor category also recognized Martin Scorsese, Anthony Mackie, Dave Franco, Bryan Cranston and Zoë Kravitz for their series cameos.
  • Producers are exploring additional high-profile cameo partnerships and have indicated interest in securing Daniel Day-Lewis.
  • Howard praised the writing as “foundationally hilarious and sharp” and said he would return “in a heartbeat” for the second season.