THR and SAG-AFTRA Toast Top TV Talent at Emmy Nominees Night
- According to The Hollywood Reporter, two poolside bars kept drinks flowing with themed signature cocktails named the “Waymotini,” “Primetime,” “Binge Worthy,” and “Bungalow 1.” Guests walked a red...
- The gathering served as an early victory lap for shows heading into the competition with massive tallies.
- It was unexpected to a point but it was culmination of years of hard work and I guess that’s why I was up there on stage bawling like...
Star-Studded Turnout at Chateau Marmont Poolside
According to The Hollywood Reporter, two poolside bars kept drinks flowing with themed signature cocktails named the “Waymotini,” “Primetime,” “Binge Worthy,” and “Bungalow 1.” Guests walked a red carpet before mingling on the candle-lit patio overlooking the iconic hotel grounds.
Cast members from leading television series maintained a heavy presence throughout the evening. The ensemble from The Pitt arrived en masse, with actors Katherine LaNasa, Patrick Ball, Taylor Dearden, Gerran Howell, Isa Briones, Laëtitia Hollard, Shawn Hatosy, Fiona Dourif, and Sepideh Moafi keeping close together. Patrick Ball told The Hollywood Reporter that many of them shared a ride to the venue and expressed excitement for a full weekend of hanging out with friends.
Early Wins and Heavy Nominations for The Pitt
The gathering served as an early victory lap for shows heading into the competition with massive tallies. The Pitt led all contenders with 25 Emmy nominations. The momentum started early during the previous weekend’s Creative Arts ceremonies, where guest actor Ernest Harden Jr. secured a win for his role as Louie Cloverfield.
Harden Jr. attended the Saturday night party carrying his newly won statuette.
It’s like I’m on cloud 55, not just nine. I’m so happy. It was unexpected to a point but it was culmination of years of hard work and I guess that’s why I was up there on stage bawling like a baby, because all of that emotion came at once.
Ernest Harden Jr. via The Hollywood Reporter
Despite the celebratory atmosphere, cast schedules remained tight. Katherine LaNasa revealed to The Hollywood Reporter that the ensemble has to report back to set bright and early on Tuesday morning after the Emmys to resume production on the show’s third season.
Networking Across Networks and Nominated Projects
Elsewhere around the Chateau Marmont pool, actors and creators from competing networks mixed freely. Shrinking star Michael Urie caught up with Abbott Elementary cast members Chris Perfetti and Janelle James. James was also spotted joking around with Hot Ones host Sean Evans, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Richard Gadd, nominated for his follow-up project Half Man, spoke about returning to the awards circuit so soon.
It feels great and it feels surreal. It feels like only yesterday I was here, but it also feels like a different life where I feel like my feet barely touched the ground.
Richard Gadd via The Hollywood Reporter
Gadd caught up with SAG-AFTRA executive director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland during the event. Meanwhile, actor Rhea Seehorn conversed with The Diplomat star Rufus Sewell and her Pluribus co-star Carlos Manuel Vesga. Seehorn noted to The Hollywood Reporter that she is pursuing her first win after four career nominations, admitting that she is still pinching herself over the positive reception of Pluribus.
Additional sightings included D’Arcy Carden interacting with Hacks trio Lucia Aniello, Jen Statsky, and Paul W. Downs. Downs characterized the fifth and final season of Hacks as a real victory lap. Widow’s Bay breakout Kingston Rumi Southwick attended alongside his parents, celebrating with co-stars Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, K Callan, and creator Katie Dippold. Lisa Rinna and husband Harry Hamlin spent time with Nobody Wants This star Jackie Tohn, while Tom Sandoval and Jack Osbourne, Jessica Williams, and Chloe Cherry rounded out the guest list reported by The Hollywood Reporter.