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These pics and gifs are just amazing. Darren sweeping The Emmys, Golden Globes, Critics' Choice, and SAG (Screen Actors Guild) awards in his category is amazing!
Some congrats via social media to Darren for being awarded an Emmy. I believe I found most of these via @acsversace-news or @DCriss_News. (Note: This is in addition to the other posts I made somewhere upstream. For example Grant Gustin's instagram video congratulating Darren is somewhere above.) The posts with pics/screen shots are via Darren Criss Army, D-Criss-News, gottalivealoha, ipwarn--thank you!
Ok, is the S.E. Hinton a fan of Darren?
The only Emmy I cared about was Darren Criss--and he won! Deserved it!!
Many more congrats from media are posted somewhere above. The Broadway sites (Broadway.com, BroadwayWorld, Playbill etc) also congratulated Darren via social media.
He was the director of photography--thanks Lilikoiluv. acsversace-news:
nelsoncragg: Yes!!!!
via gottalivealoha
d-criss-news:
Via Dascha Polanco’s Instagram Story (September 17, 2018)
via gottalivealoha
acsversace-news:
set_hair: So Excited for Darren Criss and Ryan Murphy!!!ACS The Assassination of Gianni Versace Swept up tonight! So proud to be part of this production and to work with such talented people and be inspired! So proud!
This man is a singer-songwriter. A great one, in fact. But apparently there’s a growing group of people who are convinced he is an actor, and now that he has an Emmy, I will never hear the end of it. https://t.co/LrVKuI824B
Note: I noticed there are a lot of StarKid friends of Darren who used social media to congratulate him. I think it's safe to assume every single member of the StarKid theater group is so happy for Darren and congratulated him. At the end, I posted whatever congratulations via social media from StarKid friends' that I saw that Darren Criss Army posted (see somewhere above), but there are so many more StarKids' posts than that, and it would take so much time for me to post all their social media congratulations. Sorry! (To be honest, I'm having trouble keeping straight whether I already posted someone's congratulations to Darren, or not--there are so many!)
d-criss-news:
Pat Brady: I love this picture..it says it all
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via ipwarn
Ok, thanks to Lilikoiluv, I found this handy post of many of the StarKids congratulating Darren.
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Starkid family reacting to Darren Criss winning his first Emmy
via gottalivealoha
And a one more from gottalivealoha (thank you Lilikoiluv):
d-criss-news:
Via Tessa Netting’s Instagram Story (September 17, 2018)
Another post that I found (via ipwarn-thank you!) that captures many of the StarKids' congrats to Darren. There's some overlap between this collage and the one via gottalivealoha/Lilikoiluv.
ryanlerman: So so happy for this guy! Congrats @darrencriss you bad mutherfucker. Never forget it’s mainly our snaps that got you here!
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via ipwarn
Constance is from Transformers Robots in Disguise.
I am so fucking proud of you @DarrenCriss! I remember having sushi in Vancouver right before you were going to shoot #gianniversace (pun intended) and now YOU WON THE EMMY!!! #Emmys WOO HOO!
Love this message from Word Theatre. So true about Darren--this is one of his special traits, taking time to support good causes even when he is so busy (and must be very tired). Love so much that he does this time and time again. This is also one of my favorite performances of his. He sounds fantastic, and I love the visual and musical drama of this performance.
d-criss-news:
wordtheatre: While shooting 15 hour days on @acsversace @americancrimestoryfx @darrencriss took the time to support @wordtheatre in the schools by performing in our original production of In The Cosmos @fordtheatres in @discoverla - a hearty congrats to a superstar! @iemmys @televisionacad #emmys#emmys2018#emmywinner#americancrimestory#versace#authors#actors#la#award#tv
Congratulations to our dear friend & JTF Alum, @DarrenCriss for snagging his first Emmy Award last night for The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Get it! /// #JTFAlumhttps://t.co/X5AkU7D7vh
It’s wonderful seeing good, talented people rewarded. Much [champagne] and [love] to @DarrenCriss tonight, and equally as much to @MichaelSamonte and @RockerRick and everyone else who helped along the journey to this well deserved achievement. Y’all are all stars!
Via Mason Alexander Park’s Instagram Story (September 17, 2018)
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officialmadalinaghenea So happy and proud of you @darrencriss . Darren Criss became the second youngest actor to win the #Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Thank you #BarryMorrow for giving me the opportunity to work with such a talented actor! #emmys#darrencriss#emmyawards
Darren Criss stole our hearts on Glee, but with The Assassination of Gianni Versace, he proved himself to be an actor of hypnotic depth and endless range. Can't wait to see what you do next.
Inquirer wrote: Darren Criss says win was ‘pretty wild’ at Emmy party
September 21, 2018
“It’s pretty wild!” Darren Criss exclaimed, clutching the gold trophy he received earlier in the evening, when he arrived at the Fox Emmy party at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles.
Looking sharp in a modern tux by Armani—no, not by Versace—Darren was beaming with pure joy.
Congratulated on making history as the first Filipino-American to win an Emmy lead actor award for his acclaimed portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” Darren said, “I feel like the title is much bigger than myself. It’s truly an honor. I’m so happy to be representing so many people who share my background and, there are some Filipino or half-Filipino kids out there who can be encouraged by this and, hopefully, we’ll see them very soon at the Emmys.”
On winning his first major acting award for a role that for the first time hewed to his Fil-Am heritage, Darren said, “I’ve always been so thrilled to be Filipino. It’s truly one of my favorite things about myself. And this is the first time in my professional life that people have been curious or asked about my background. I think that is mainly due to the fact that there haven’t been roles that utilized my background or that lined up with the background that I have.”
“Above all else, I’m just happy that it was a complex role with far more than one side of him (Cunanan). It was a challenge to bring to life somebody who was complex, tragic and very sad. And to be half-Filipino and bring that to life with the ethnic background I have is a real privilege.”
At 31, the second youngest to win the Emmy best actor in a limited series or movie prize (the youngest winner was Anthony Murphy, in 1973), Darren shared what he felt when his name was called at Microsoft Theater: “I’m just so glad that I had so many cast members and colleagues from the show around me. Because this is only worth celebrating if I’m with them.
“If I had been by myself, this would have been a very empty victory. So, it’s nice to be in such a large ensemble. I was thrilled for them because this is a big win for them, as well.”
The former “Glee” star introduced us to his family when they walked in at Vibiana—mom Cerina, dad Charles and brother Chuck. He said he was blessed to grow up with this family. “As I said in my speech, unlike Andrew, I was very fortunate to be raised in an extraordinarily loving home, which is very different from the broken home he came up in. It’s no wonder that it makes quite a difference.
“I really wanted them to be here tonight so that I could thank them, and that they know the way they brought me up is directly connected to being here.”
As for what’s next, the singer-actor-composer said, “I have a lot of loose ends I have to tie up, at least for the remainder of the year.”
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I have some other things, some writing I’m working on that I have to get done next.”
Wonderful pic of two very proud artists! Nice words from Cody Fern (who btw stated on social media that the reason why he didn't attend the Emmy ceremony was because he was working on AHS).
Darren Criss arrives at the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox Television 2018 Emmy Nominee Party at Vibiana on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Joe Scarnici
From d-criss-news (via Lilikoiluv-thanks Lilikoiluv!):
d-criss-news:
edgarramirez25: This family, what an honor. Thank you all so very much! #emmys edgarramirez25: This guy in the middle: our pride! @darrencriss we love you #emmys - and the guy on the right, we line him to pieces too!
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d-criss-news:
Darren Criss at the the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018.
This is a nice pic, except Penelope, Judith, and Edgar were cut off. Darren and Ryan look so happy. I'm so happy for them! finnwittrock Fun night with these fools. @americancrimestoryfx @televisionacad@remba_ @ashleypweston
Aw, you can tell Darren was struggling to keep tears at bay. televisionacad:
Darren Criss wins the #Emmys for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for @americancrimestory-fx!
The family looks so proud of Darren and so happy. Mama Criss has triangular eye brows too. “I love this picture..it says it all” ~ StarKid talent agent Pat Brady on Facebook
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“Just my fave moment to date” ~ Mia on Facebook, Sept 18, 2018
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This is pretty funny. Everyone is funny.
Guillermo Back-to-Back at the 2018 Emmys
The Emmy Awards hosted the biggest names in TV and our very own Guillermo was there to get exclusive back-to-back interviews with Emmy winners Henry Winkler, Bill Hader, Darren Criss, Tiffany Haddish, John Mulaney, Rachel Brosnahan, Samira Wiley and Penelope Cruz.
I'm glad that Ryan is beginning to feel accepted. And such nice words about feeling like his child has won.
Vulture wrote: Ryan Murphy Finally Feels Like He’s ‘In the Club’ After His Versace Emmy Win
Sept 18, 2018
At the Emmys Monday night, Ryan Murphy won his second award for directing, and like Sally Field winning her second Oscar, he’s thrilled that the Television Academy likes him right now. “It’s always such an honor to be nominated but I’ve never felt embraced by that peer group — which is obviously all about me and not about them,” Murphy told Vulture at the Fox/FX Emmy party after his win for directing Versace: American Crime Story. “I’ve lost that category five times in a row. I won for Glee but I never felt like I belonged in the club.” He continued, “I always felt I was an outsider but if you look at tonight and you look at Versace and RuPaul and Drag Race and Queer Eye, I feel like the business is much more embracing of all types of people than they were when I was coming up. So I was very moved.” But is this a club he wants to belong to? “Yes, because I feel like everyone I was nominated against is a true artist — David Lynch — and I looked at the directors in all the other categories and I watched all the shows and they’re all great talents. I’m so honored. I was so so shocked — I just can’t even believe that I won.”
In addition to a win for directing a limited series, American Crime Story also won Outstanding Limited Series, and an acting Emmy for its lead Darren Criss. “I would never have done that project without Darren and I offered him that project before we even had a script,” Murphy said. “I’ve been with him a lot since 2009 and I’ve seen his evolution as an artist and a man and I thought he put himself through a lot to play that part … It’s hard for a young male actor to win that category because they usually reward veterans and people who have been around the block, so the fact that the Academy saw him and what he was capable of — it was like my child had won.”
ABS-CBN News wrote: 'One of my favorite things about myself is being half-Filipino': Darren Criss and his roots
Sept 19, 2018
Now, Criss holds the distinction of becoming the first actor with Pinoy roots to win an Emmy -- perhaps the highest honor in TV.
He won for his role in "The Assassination of Gianni Versace" as Andrew Cunanan, the half-Filipino serial killer notorious for murdering five men, including famous fashion designer Gianni Versace, in 1997.
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. . . On Twitter: "One of my favorite things about myself is that I'm half Filipino. PERIOD."
"I happen to not look like it, but that face is not what I like. I like the fact that most people don't know it's an ace up my sleeve, an ace I'm very proud of, regardless of what I look like."
That love for his Pinoy side shone through when he helped raise funds for survivors of super typhoon Yolanda in 2013. Recently, he also took the time out to send his love for those affected by typhoon Ompong.
GMA News wrote: Darren Criss on being half-Filipino, playing Andrew Cunanan, and opening a piano bar
September 19, 2018
By Janet Susan R. Nepales
Los Angeles — Darren Criss, 31, became the first Filipino-American to win an Emmy in the Primetime Lead Actor category in the recently concluded 70th Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles.
The talented and charming actor/singer/songwriter recently bagged the much-coveted Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Award for his portrayal of the serial killer Andrew Cunanan in the award-winning Ryan Murphy-helmed “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”
It was a tough category to be in as Darren was in very good company. Other nominees included John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert), Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso), Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose), Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower), and Jesse Plemons (Black Mirror, USS Callister).
I think Ryan Murphy always had me in mind, which I'm very fortunate to say. I think he said he's always wanted to do this story in some way or another and he brought this up to me before the first series even came out — “The People vs. OJ Simpson.”
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So he brought it up and he was the one that said he wanted to do it and he wouldn't do it without me, which I appreciated. I had to wait three something years until he did it. The man keeps pretty busy.
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And there we were. But I was always very, very tantalized by this opportunity and by the story. I can't believe however many years later here we are talking about it. I'm very proud of what we did.
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Also, I was in a comfortable environment. I was with people that I'd worked with for years on “Glee” or otherwise and it made for a very comfortable, loose atmosphere, which was almost necessary because otherwise you'd just be living in this dreary space for a while.
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It is not beyond me that this is directly linked to something horrible that really happened and if it wasn't for a lot of this destruction, would I be having this conversation? And the answer is no.
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The only thing I can do 20 years later, being very helpless, is to try and not exploit this story, not to sensationalize or make a spectacle out of these tragedies, but to tell a story, to sort of raise questions and to get us to think about perspectives we may have missed. That's the only power I really have.
I often think about the people who are still around that. I mean often, it was every day. That was the heaviest weight on my shoulders. I was thinking about not knowing the Versace family, but the lives of the sons and daughters and family members and loved ones of the people that we talk about in our show that I think before the show didn't really have a whole lot of spotlight and in pop culture or society at large in general.
I think about the way something like this would affect them. A hot-topic water-cooler television show and what that must be like for them, wherever they are, to have to deal with this after having trying to cope with it for twenty years.
Like I said, the only thing that I can hope I'm doing is trying to create some kind of light from so much darkness. So yeah, the irony is not beyond me that here I am, almost custom built, just by sheer providence for this role. How do we bring justice to something that is so devoid of justice? And the only answer to that is trying to bring a conversation that can help us understand how these things can happen and how we can avoid it and how we can process a tragedy in terms of how did we get there and how we can avoid it in the future. It is a strange, cruel irony, isn't it?
But again, it's the first time I've ever played anybody that was close to my… it's the first time ever anyone's ever really asked about my ethnicity.
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And so, if that sheds any positivity towards people who maybe feel more represented, especially when you talk about people like Jon Jon Briones who's from the Philippines that has a wonderful role and does an excellent job.
This is a show that is showing, probably first time in my memory, a really complex Filipino character who was a real person and peers into a real Filipino family’s life. To be able to shed light on that is very exciting. I'm very proud to be part of that.
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I think I have a need to connect people. I have an insatiable desire to bring people together and to have people share a common ground. That has manifested itself in so many different ways in my life, whether it's just being a general Pied Piper of the party.
I like bringing people that I like together. More recently, we’ll talk about it later, opening a bar with my fiancé.
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I wish I could take more credit, but again, I'm just the pianist. It was her vision and it really does look and feel really beautiful and like the dream that she always had. So we're so proud to share it with people.
The name of the place is “Tramp Stamp Grannies” It's in Hollywood Cahuenga and Hollywood. I think they call it the Cahuenga corner. I think that's the proper name. But yeah, I've feel like I've exhausted my crediting Mia but I really can't praise her enough. Our business partner is this Guy Danny Mazzari, who's sort of the business end and Mia as the creative and I just hit the keys.
On how he sees himself 10 years from now:
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But the goal I guess would be to, as I was saying before, is to break out into other things and to keep myself and other people off balance. I am a devout fan of the human race. Despite all our flaws, warts and all. I love all the different colors we have in our palette and all the wonderful and terrible things that were capable of and to be able to represent and bring to life all those things to me is the goal. I’m in it for the long game, I'm all about not these quick hits and quick fixes. Everything is connected to each other. So it all has to be a departure from the last thing. And where does that stand in the canvas of all the other colors we painted thus far?
That's the way I look at everything. But my joke I've been saying is because it's so hard to meet something like this because thus far I wouldn't say this is the role of a lifetime because hopefully, you know, there's many more things to come in my lifetime, but as of yet, this certainly has been the project of a lifetime. So much so that I joke that in ten years, I’ll be the forgettable villain in Batman 12 and then everyone's going to go, “Oh God, you know, it's really too bad would happen to that guy” and I’ll be like, “but guys, remember Versace? That was good, right? You like that?” And they're going to be like Darren, that was ten years ago. Get over it, quit living in the past.
So, I don't know, hopefully keep breaking out in new ways in different areas. I fancy myself or my goal is a character person. I enjoy character acting and if I can keep diversifying that portfolio that would be a total goal. Yeah. — LA, GMA News
Aw, this is sweet of him to send this message to his fans. Is the next thing a new album (CG or your own)? He is the true Energizer bunny.
DarrenCriss THANKS EVERYONE! oh what a night
via Darren Criss Army
EMMYS AWARDS 2018 | DARREN CRISS E SEUS PERSONAGENS ÉPICOS | #EmmyTNT
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Tramp Stamp Granny’s Instagram Story, September 18, 2018
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Via Ricky Rollins’ Instagram Story, Sept 18, 2018
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StarKid love and pride. Met this kid in high school in an after-school acting class. If you’d told those 16-year-old punk-asses what today would hold, they wouldn’t have believed it. They’d also be freaking the fuck out. Not a ton has changed. Congrats @DarrenCriss.
~ Dylan Saunders via IG
Very sweet message. jonyricker Watching @darrencriss win an #Emmy last night was such a remarkable experience. Through our years of friendship, Darren has, through immensely hard work, incredible talent, sheer determination, and an infectious spirit, achieved this feat. Pictured here, he invited me to the SAG awards with him and we got to see our heroes be recognized for their work. And that was just a little over 5 years ago. Big things can happen in such a small amount of time. Watching my friend reach that goal last night made me proud, nostalgic, overjoyed, and hopeful for the future all at once. Congrats D!! You fuckin earned this one hard!
calebfoote @darrencriss you’re an inspiration! Still in awe of last night, you stacked up against some huge names and came out with the W! #thanos#americancrimestory#emmys2018#goblue
Benj looks exactly the same as now (and Darren has such a baby face here).
ourladyj: Lucky to be surrounded by this much talent. Congrats on your much deserved #Emmys @mrrpmurphy @darrencriss @crashbpm @ninajacobson @alexisvmw @bradfalchuk @loueyrich
*Bottom two photos from her IG Story
This wins the Emmy for the cutest pic! Look how happy he is! d-criss-news:
mikemekash: Congrats to Darren Criss ! This couldn’t have happened to a more kind, talented human being!
Darren Criss with the award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series, movie or dramatic special for “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” attends the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Congrats from many friends:
d-criss-news:
Via Britney Coleman, Erich Bergen, Jwan Yosef, Matt Beckley, Jodi Benson, Cole Ramstad, Molly Texeira-Torres & Brett Maline’s Instagram Story (September 17-18th, 2018)
Lin, you are so smart! What a great idea to arrange to receive notifications from the fan sites! (Unlike me, who was trying to not get too anxious by busying myself at home, planning to record the show and just fast forward until I saw Darren, Ryan, and/or ACS Versace folks appear in the show.)
Lin wrote:But now for this, I was just lying in bed and couldn't fall asleep, so I decided I might as well watch. I think almost chewed a hole into my blanket and maybe probably ate some of my hair, but hearing his name called was worth it.
Awww, I'm glad you didn't chew a hole in your blanket or eat your hair, Lin. I had the best case where my friend was sweet enough to text me when he WON! Voila! No suspense/no stress! Sincere thanks to my lovely friend!! (But the lovely woman was feeling so much stress waiting to hear who the winner was. )
It's so wonderful to re-watch the scene where Darren's name was announced. I hope Mia didn't get bruises on her hand (he was clutching it so tight). I thought he was gonna sit there in his seat in the audience for a minute because he looked so surprised. Good thing Mia pulled him up! It's so sweet to see both Judith and Ricky jump up with their arms raised! I also loved seeing Penelope's smiling face when the camera turned to her in the audience. This cast is so supportive of each other!
From Darren Criss Army:
Darren Criss Wins Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie at the 70th Emmy Awards
Wonderful pic. Am so impressed with Ryan's ability to create these amazing projects which express such relevant social messages in such touching ways. And I admire Darren's ability to breathe life into Ryan's vision. mrrpmurphy Two very happy fellas. So proud of Emmy winner Darren and the ACS family. An amazing night.
haha. Darren's so funny. Penelope looks amused at his antics. penelopecruzoficial @darrencriss trying to copy my #redcarpetmoves
Aw, Jon Jon. Well said! I hope Ryan decides to have you in AHS or another project. jonjonbriones Some of the gentlemen of @americancrimestoryfx - Versace toasting our amazing brother @darrencriss on his #Emmywinning night.
With @codyfern @finnwittrock Thank you @mrrpmurphy for making me a part of your family. #ForeverGrateful
Nice pic of Darren, Mia and Darren's team. I don't recognize the two men on either side of Michael, or the woman to the left of Ricky. “WE LOVE YOU @darrencriss Team photo last night after his #EMMYS WINNNNNNNN #DarrenCriss” ~ Ashley Weston via IG
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Huge CONGRATS to FilAm Actor @DarrenCriss who won LEAD ACTOR IN A LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE for THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY at the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards!! Darren is the first FilAm to win in a Leading Actor category. So happy and Proud of you brothah! Photos by @Sthanlee B. Mirador | @SIPAUSA [9.17.18]
~ Photographer Sthanlee Mirador via IG
Darren Criss attends FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox Television 2018 Emmy Nominee Party at Vibiana on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photos by Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)
Darren Criss arrives at the FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox Television 2018 Emmy Nominee Party at Vibiana on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photos by Joe Scarnici/WireImage)
Edgar Ramirez, Ryan Murphy, Penelope Cruz, Darren Criss & Gary Newman attend FOX Broadcasting Company, FX, National Geographic and 20th Century Fox Television 2018 Emmy Nominee Party at Vibiana on September 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photos by Araya Diaz/Getty Images)
Aw, beautiful pic. Look how overjoyed Mama and Papa Criss and Chuck look for Darren. Darren with Chuck & their parents at the Governors Ball for the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
(Photo by Alex Berliner/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)
Darren Criss, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Rachel Brosnahan, Tiffany Haddish and Samira Wiley attend the 70th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater on September 17, 2018.
(Photos by Todd Williamson/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
Emmys 2018: Darren Criss on His Sweet Shout-Out To His Fiancee (Exclusive)
Darren must be a bit tired, but I hope he is enjoying this moment--how wonderful to be included in this group of Emmy Award nominees.
From Darren Criss Army:
Spoiler:
At the Television Academy Honors Emmy Nominated Performers at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 15, 2018.
Emmy Nominees at the Performers Nominee Reception via Television Academy’s Instagram Story
Darren Criss, center, poses with Television Academy Governors Patrika Darbo, left, and Bob Bergen at the 2018 Performers Nominee Reception presented by the Television Academy at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.
Photo: Dan Steinberg / Invision / AP / Shutterstock
Darren at the Television Academy Honors Emmy Nominated Performers at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 15, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California.
(Photo by JC Olivera/WireImage)
Why do Sarah and Betty look so serious? Sarah Paulson, Darren Criss, and Betty Gilpin attend the 2018 Performers Nominee Reception presented by the Television Academy at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, in Beverly Hills, Calif 15 Sep 2018
Photos: Dan Steinberg / Invision / AP / Shutterstock
Mia looks lovely. Darren is looking good.
Darren & Mia at the #Emmys Television Academy Performer Peer Group members event, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 15 Sept 2018
Photos: Stewart Cook / Shutterstock, Phil McCarten / Invision / AP / Shutterstock
Darren and Mia on the way to the Emmy Performer Nominees Reception, via Mia’s Snapchat (mia.elan), Sept 15, 2018
At the The Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party, September 15, 2018
Gaten Matarazzo and Darren Criss at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party, Inside, Los Angeles, USA - 15 Sept 2018
Photos: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock
Rumer Willis and Darren Criss at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Party, Inside, Los Angeles, USA - 15 Sept 2018
Photo: Michael Buckner/Variety/REX/Shutterstock
Darren with Samira Wiley at the Variety Pre-Emmys party, 15 Sept 2018
Via Marc Malkin, Senior Events & Lifestyle Editor of Variety (IG story)
via Darren Criss Army
From d-criss-news:
At the Television Academy Honors Emmy Nominated Performers at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on September 15, 2018.
d-criss-news:
Via lindsayleaf’s Instagram Story (September 15th, 2018)
edgarramirez25 Till the end of time [@penelopecruzoficial @ricky_martin @darrencriss @americancrimestoryfx] - #acsversace#emmys#versace [ Father Figure by George Michael]
From d-criss-news:
d-criss-news:
darrencriss: That time I had to buzz my head on camera but still had weeks of shooting left where my hair was supposed to be longer. Getting this thang on and off was always funny, slash, super impressive to watch. Movie Magic! 11/18/17 1:02pm
The Television Academy Performer Peer Group (August 20, 2018, Los Angeles)
This week also has been personally very busy, not to mention that a lot of big news has hit the world this week. I was meaning to take more time to post today, but just ran out of time. Sorry!
I'll post a few items:
From Darren Criss Army:
Good interview. They are both are so articulate. I like Edgar's hair.
On the red carpet at the Television Academy Performer Peer Group event at NeueHouse Hollywood, Darren Criss tells Access guest correspondent Mike Catherwood about receiving an Emmy nomination for “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” And, Edgar Ramirez dishes on playing the late Versace. Then, the two tell Mike about how they kept things light between takes while filming the FX show.
Source: Access
Look at how happy he is! Darren with some of the other Emmy nominees at the Television Academy event in LA, 20 Aug 2018.
Via Robert Catrini (who starred in episode 2 of #ACSVersace with Darren):
Oh wow, this is the dedicated actor who had his face covered in duct tape for hours. I hope Ryan rewards him by having him appear in other shows of Ryan's.
Robert Catrini & Darren Criss at the Television Academy’s Emmys Performer Peer Group party in LA, 20 Aug 2018.
Robert starred in episode 2 of ACS Versace with Darren. (Hint: duct tape!!)
“Psyched to celebrate at the @televisionacad Performer’s Peer Group party tomorrow w/ not only my fellow #fycunderdogs, but also the more usual suspects, my nominated pals @darrencriss, @mssarahcatharinepaulson, #josephfiennes, #lilytomlin, @finnwittrock, as well as @sethmeyers & @wyattcenac.
Darren Criss and Edgar Ramirez arrive to the Television Academy’s Performers Peer Group Celebration held at NeueHouse Hollywood on August 20, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. | X X
Above the Law: 2018’s Emmy Nominees Star in a Noir Portfolio
Darren Criss / The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX) Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
“The whole show is about the haves and the have-nots, and how they affect each other. Andrew Cunanan was definitely a have-not who found a couple of routes to make him feel like he had something more than he did.”
Darren Criss Army wrote:Darren appears at 0:44 and 1:12 of the VF video
vanityfair No matter what side of the law their roles were technically on, this year’s crop of Emmy nominated actors often embodied characters who tread the line between good and bad. At the link in bio, see some of this year’s nominees star in a noir portfolio for Vanity Fair. Photographs by Art Streiber (@aspictures).
2018 Television Critics Association Awards (August 4, 2018)
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facchollywood wrote:
Darren Criss and Manny Jacinto Share Honors at Television Critics Association’s 2018 TCA Awards
August 6, 2018 The Television Critics Association (TCA) celebrated the top programs and performances of the 2017-2018 television season this past Saturday evening August 4th at the 34TH Annual TCA Awards ceremony. The invitation-only event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, was emceed by writer, producer, and TV personality Robin Thede, host of the recent BET series The Rundown with Robin Thede.
Votes were cast by the TCA’s membership of more than 200 professional TV critics and journalists from the United States and Canada, putting the spotlight on a diverse roster of series and stars in 13 distinct categories including Program Of The Year, Outstanding Achievement In Reality Programming, Individual Achievement In Drama, and Outstanding Achievement In Youth Programming, as well as the prestigious Heritage Award and Lifetime Achievement honors. The 34TH Annual TCA Awards also featured the addition of the Outstanding Achievement In Sketch/Variety Shows category.
Of the Filipino American involvements —
The FX network snagged Outstanding Achievement In Movies And Miniseries honors for the critically acclaimed true crime event The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, a stunning exploration of the iconic fashion designer’s murder starring FilAm Darren Criss in the titular role of Andrew Cunanan.
televisionacad: What better gift for our 70th birthday girl than a serenade from @darrencriss? We’re not blushing, you are… #HBDEmmy @americancrimestoryfx #happybirthday#emmys#emmys70#emmys2018
Nice praise of Darren's work in ACS Versace. Note: Judith Light was also nominated.
Bay Area Reporter wrote: Season of Trump Baby
July 18, 2018
The Emmy nominations brought a much-deserved accolade to Darren Criss for his extraordinary work in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” Criss was nominated for Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. There is stiff competition in the category, including Antonio Banderas for “Genius: Picasso” and John Legend for “Jesus Christ Superstar,” among others, but we think the breadth of Criss’ amazing performance, the nuance with which he presented Andrew Cunanan as both tortured, closeted gay man and vicious, sociopathic serial killer, deserves the win.
If you didn’t see the series, binge it. Criss is mesmerizing. Our only surprise is that the Emmys didn’t recognize some of the other players in that amazing series, notably Judith Light. The series itself is nominated for Outstanding Limited Series, and we don’t see anything else in the category that is as good. Ryan Murphy and Bryan Falchuk should get the win.
Hearald-Dispatch wrote: Angela Henderson-Bentley: Few surprises in announced Emmy nominations
July 19, 2018
John Legend gets some love. In a category filled with hard-core, dramatic performances, it has been interesting to see the star of a musical, Legend, get a nod in the Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie category. But then “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert” happened to be no ordinary musical. Though Legend doesn’t stand a chance - especially against Darren Criss’ chilling performance in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” - it’s nice to see the well-staged “Superstar” get some love
Broadway.com wrote: Matt Bomer on Mixing Drinks in The Boys in the Band, Directing Darren Criss, Broadway Musical Dreams & More on Show People
July 19, 2018
1. WHAT HE REALLY WANTS TO DO IS DIRECT
“Ryan Murphy turned to me one day with my dog-eared, well-worn script and was like, ‘You should be a director.’ Then he called and offered me the opportunity on Versace. It was just a really profound gift. I’ve never met an actor I didn’t like—even the prickly ones I love. It was a great opportunity to work with people like Darren Criss and Edgar Ramirez and all this great theater talent. Thank God you have someone like Ryan who is willing to look at someone like Jon Jon Briones and see the talent in him and give him a huge opportunity. It was a great, great first directing gig. I have a few directing offers for the fall. I’m not sure how it’s all going to go, but I know I will be directing for Ryan in the fall.“
thewrap: Did you hear?! The ‘American Crime Story: Versace’ squad received a total of 18 Emmy nominations, including individual nods for Darren Criss, Judith Light, and Édgar Ramírez. Congratulations to our #Emmys "Miniseries/Movies" cover models! #ACSVersace @Ecarenphoto, Creative Director @Guerin_ad
Indiewire wrote: How 11 Emmys Categories Are Celebrating Women Behind the Scenes on ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Maisel’ and More
July 20, 2018
“The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
Ryan Murphy has been a hardcore advocate for gender parity behind the scenes of his many many series — and that shows with the three nominations received for editing the latest edition of “American Crime Story.” The nominees include 2016’s winner in this category, Chi-Yoon Chung, as well as Shelly Westerman (for the episode “House By The Lake”) and Emily Greene (for the episode “Alone”).
So many supportive words from friends and peers and others. I'll post some of them.
Note: I added more messages of congratulations today (Friday, July 13).
rockerrick: Wow. Congrats to @darrencriss and the rest of the @americancrimestoryfx team and cast on 18 Emmy nominations
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Via Ricky Rollins’ Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Aw, I knew Max and Joaquin would be sending their support. So nice of Lea and Michael Hitchcock as well (haha. But I was waiting for a funny congrats from Michael Hitchcock).
Added Harry Shum's and John Stamos's messages:
Such nice messages from Curt Mega, fellow Warbler.
Aw, Ashley. ashleypweston: #TBT to when we were last in Milan CONGRATS on your EMMY NOM, #DarrenCriss!! What a wild 8 year journey we’ve been on together - I couldn’t be more proud & excited for you! SO WELL DESERVED Love you tons!! #Emmys2018#ACSVersace
Aw, look, Alex from DCN also posted his sweet congrats! I love Alex!
latimes_entertainment: Swipe for some of this year’s first-time Emmy nominees! #Emmys
Aw, some more nice messages. Nice of Mandy Moore (wish she was nominated too).
Craig Zadan.
alysiareiner: OMG CONGRATS @pamelaadlon @betterthingsfx @televisionacad #emmy nom!! And @darrencriss too!! You are genius talent beloved humans. A million hugs & kisses of congrats.From now on will only call you Pammy #likeaboss Adlon.
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Via Tony Marion’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Via Kindra Mann’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Via Troy Williams’ Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
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umichtheatre: Alumni News | Congratulations to #umichacting alum Darren Criss on his Emmy Nomination for best “Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie” as Andrew Cunanan in ”The Assassination of Gianni Versace”!!! We are so proud of you Darren!!! #GoBlue#UmichTheatre#EmmyAwards#DarrenCriss#AmericanCrimeStory @umichsmtd @umicharts
Via Caleb Foote’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Via Jaime Lyn Beatty’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Via Julia Albain’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
Via Devin Lytle’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
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Via Etai Benson’s Instagram Story (July 12th, 2018)
ecarenphoto: Congratulations @darrencriss on your Emmy Nomination for Best Actor for your extraordinary performance in American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace! #outtake of our #photoshoot for @thewrap #creativedirector @guerin_ad .
variety: Check out the new kids on the #Emmy block! Congratulations to this year’s first-time nominees. To see the full list, click the link in bio.
darrencriss: Zorro, Dr. Strange, Harry Dunne, Todd Alquist, and Jesus Christ… pretty incredible company to keep. Humbled by your talent, @antoniobanderasoficial, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Plemons, @johnlegend. I’m such a fan. Congrats! What an honor, @televisionacad. Thank you so much. Truly. Wow. And a huge congrats to my fellow cast and crew of @americancrimestoryfx! @mrrpmurphy does it again!
Added Maureen Orth's message (I missed it last night):
Congrats to Darren, Ryan, Tom Rob Smith, and the rest of the cast and crew, and producers of ACS Versace! Wow--18 nominations!
Television Academy wrote: Total nomination count: 18 + 1 (Short form nonfiction counts as its own program) [b] Outstanding Limited Series [/b] Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Darren Criss Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie Ricky Martin Edgar Ramirez Finn Wittrock
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie Penelope Cruz Judith Light Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special Ryan Murphy The Man Who Would Be Vogue
Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special Tom Rob Smith Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special Outstanding Contemporary Costumes The Man Who Would Be Vogue Outstanding Hairstyling For A Limited Series Or Movie
Chris Clark, Department Head Hairstylist Natalie Driscoll, Key Hairstylist Shay Sanford-Fong, Additional Hairstylist Helena Cepeda, Additional Hairstylist Outstanding Makeup For A Limited Series Or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Department Head Makeup Artist Robin Beauchesne, Department Head Makeup Artist Silvina Knight, Makeup Artist David Williams, Makeup Artist Ana Lozano, Makeup Artist Tym Buacharern, Makeup Artist
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
Eryn Krueger Mekash, Department Head Makeup Artist Michael Mekash, Special Makeup Effects Assistant Department Head Silvina Knight, Makeup Effects Artist Robin Beauchesne, Makeup Effects Artist David Leroy Anderson, Prosthetic Designer Glen Eisner, Prosthetic Designer
Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
Emily Greene Alone Shelly Westerman House By The Lake Chi-Yoon Chung Manhunt
Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie The Man Who Would Be Vogue Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story: America’s Obsessions In this behind-the-scenes series of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story: America’s Obsessions, the cast and creators discuss making the show and exploring the deeper themes that expose America’s darker fixations.
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Darren Criss Nominated for Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie for The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (July 12th, 2018)
ACSFX: A haunting performance. Congrats to Darren Criss on his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. #ACSVersace#Emmys
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Entertainment Weekly wrote: Emmys 2018: Nominees react
July 12, 2018
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (Outstanding Limited Series) Ryan Murphy (creator)
“Of course it’s thrilling to see this series attract so much recognition, and I am forever grateful to Tom Rob Smith for his brilliant take, to my producing partners Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson and Brad Falchuk for their collaboration and friendship, and to our talented cast who breathed such humanity into these characters. This was a heartbreaking story to tell, made more so by the fact that we continue as a culture to grapple with homophobia and shame and intolerance.”
Darren Criss (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie)
“Zorro, Dr. Strange, Harry Dunne, Todd Alquist, and Jesus Christ… pretty incredible company to keep. Humbled by your talent, Antonio Banderas, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Plemons, John Legend. I’m such a fan. Congrats! What an honor, Television Academy. Thank you so much. Truly. Wow. And a huge congrats to my fellow cast and crew of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story! Ryan Murphy does it again!” Penelope Cruz (Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie)
“What a great honor to be nominated alongside this incredible group of women. I am very grateful to the Television Academy, to Ryan Murphy and our amazing cast and crew. Donatella Versace is someone I really respect and admire and stepping into her shoes was a very inspiring adventure for me.”
Judith Light (Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie)
“My deepest thanks to the Emmy voters and of course, the brilliant Ryan Murphy for the gift of being a part of this culture changing production; thanks to Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobsen, the crew, cast, hair, makeup, wardrobe, Tom Rob Smith for his remarkable script, Gwyneth Horder Payton and Dan Minahan for their glorious direction. My gratitude to all of them and FX is beyond words or measure.” Tom Rob Smith (Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special)
“This nomination is an extraordinary honor. Participating with the extraordinary team behind Americans Crime Story has been one of the highlights of my career. I owe Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson a great deal. And FX are the best partners a writer could dream of having. I’m so thrilled.”
Édgar Ramírez (Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Limited Series Or Movie)
“I am so touched by this nomination . Portraying Gianni Versace, has been one of the most transformative experiences of my life, and I am so happy, so proud and so grateful for the enormous recognition the show has received. I am so humbled to share this joy and honor with such talented artists, who are more than friends, they are now my family.” Ricky Martin (Outstanding Supporting Actor in A Limited Series Or Movie)
“I am beyond humbled and so honored to be nominated in this category along with Edgar Ramirez and the other amazing actors in my category. This recognition from my peers is the highest honor I could dream of. I am grateful to Ryan Murphy and the whole FX team.”
Finn Wittrock (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie)
“I am so honored to be nominated today. I owe a great debt to Ryan Murphy and I would like to express a big congrats to my fellow nominees, especially my co-stars from American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace. I’m thrilled to be sharing this category with such a talented group of actors.”
edgarramirez25: Besides the hideous crimes and the unjustifiable homophobia underlaying at their very core, The Assassination of Gianni Versace was also a story about families. Families that couldn’t overcome their frustrations and shortcomings and ended up hurting and damaging each other…and also Families that stuck together and protected each other when life was throwing punches at them from all angles. The one thing I can attest for sure after having had the the privilege of portraying Gianni Versace, is that “family was everything” for him. So today, on this joyous day, I celebrate sharing the honor of this nomination with all of these indescribably talented artists who, more than the dearest of friends, are now my own family. Thank you all and congratulations for such an amazing work. 18 #Emmy Nominations, wow! Thank you so much @televisionacad for this honorable recognition! I am so proud of my family! #emmyawards#acsversace Más allá de los horrendos crímenes y la injustificable homofobia subyacente en ellos, el asesinato de Gianni Versace también es una historia de familias. Familias que fueron incapaces de superar sus frustraciones y carencias y terminaron lastimándose y dañándose unos a otros … y familias que se mantuvieron unidas y se protegieron mutuamente cuando la vida les golpeaba desde todos los frentes. Lo único que puedo asegurar después de tener el el privilegio de interpretar a Gianni Versace, es que “la familia lo era todo” para él. Así que en este día feliz, celebro enormemente compartir el honor de esta nominación con todos estos artistas de talento indescriptible que hoy, más que entrañables amigos, son mi familia. Gracias a todos y felicidades por este maravilloso trabajo. 18 nominaciones a los Emmy, ¡guau! ¡Qué orgulloso estoy de mi familia! Muchas ¡Los quiero muchísimo a todos! penelopecruzoficial: Congratulations @darrencriss @edgarramirez25 @ricky_martin I love my buddies!!!! Felicidades!!!
ricky_martin: This is my gang. Los adoro! How fortunate we were to work with such an amazing production and to be able to tell an important and powerful story. THANK YOU @mrrpmurphy THANK YOU @televisionacad #emmys
maureen_orth: So exciting-18 Emmy nominations for American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace FX. Including best actor hands down for my pal @darrencriss and congrats to so many for other great performances in series nominated too. Based on my book #vulgarfavors. Thrilled!
The actor who played the young Andrew Cunanan.
edouardholdener: So excited about this!! Congrats to everyone that worked on ACS, and especially @mrrpmurphy and @darrencriss !!
Congrats to the cast and crew of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story on their Emmy nomination for Outstanding Limited Series. #ACSVersace#Emmys
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tanasepopa: Today, I was nominated for an Emmy for the short form series we did for Versace @americancrimestoryfx and we got @poseonfx picked up for a second season! Great day indeed!!
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The Hollywood Reporter wrote: Feinberg Forecast: First Post-Nominations Read of the 70th Emmys Race
July 12, 2018
The charts below — which will be updated every Monday between now and the 70th Emmy Awards on Sept. 17 — reflect how THR's awards columnist Scott Feinberg believes the standings would look if voting ended today. These projections are formulated using a combination of personal impressions (from sampling many shows), historical considerations (how shows with similar pedigrees have resonated), precursor awards (some groups have historically correlated with the TV Academy more than others) and consultations with industry insiders (including voters, content creators, awards strategists and fellow members of the press).
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Best Limited Series PROJECTED ORDER OF FINISH The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX) Godless (Netflix) Patrick Melrose (Showtime) Genius: Picasso (National Geographic) The Alienist (TNT)
Best Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie PROJECTED ORDER OF FINISH Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar) Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso) Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose) — podcast Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower) — podcast Jesse Plemons (Black Mirror: USS Callister) — podcast
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie PROJECTED ORDER OF FINISH
Jeff Daniels (Godless) — podcast Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar) Michael Stuhlbarg (The Looming Tower) Ricky Martin (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) Finn Wittrock (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) John Leguizamo (Waco)
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Television Movie PROJECTED NOMINEES
Merritt Wever (Godless) Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) Judith Light (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story) Sara Bareilles (Jesus Christ Superstar) Adina Porter (American Horror Story: Cult) Letitia Wright (Black Mirror: Black Museum)
I have to say, I was surprised that Kyle MacLachlan and Twin Peaks: The Return were not nominated.
Consequences of Sound wrote: Emmys: Who Will Win, Who Should Win, and Who Got Snubbed
July 12, 2018
OUTSTANDING LIMITED SERIES The Alienist The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Genius: Picasso Godless Patrick Melrose What should win:The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (or, really, Twin Peaks: The Return) What will win: The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story is easily the most high-profile show among these nominees, and almost certainly the winner as well. It’s a well-deserving choice, even if it’s frustrating that this category is lacking in stiff competition. The biggest snub here is definitely Twin Peaks: The Return, which might have proved just a little too out-there for Emmy voters. Still, it’s bizarre to see that high-profile series ignored over less-discussed shows like Godless, The Alienist, Patrick Melrose, and Genius: Picasso. But we’ll try not to hold that against Versace when it takes home the award.
If we voted: An even bigger mystery than “who drew the dicks?” is “why did American Vandal get so little love from Emmy voters?” We would’ve loved to see that wonderfully original series nominated along with The Terror, Alias Grace, and of course, Twin Peaks: The Return. —Caroline Siede
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR – LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE
Antonio Banderas, Genius: Picasso Darren Criss, The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Melrose Jeff Daniels, The Looming Tower John Legend, Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert Jesse Plemons, “USS Callister” (Black Mirror) What should win:Darren Criss, The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story What will win:Darren Criss,The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
It can be hard to be the runaway favorite in a category. Darren Criss’ inevitable win feels a little unexciting at this point, even though he’s more than deserving of the award. He delivered a truly captivating performance as serial killer Andrew Cunanan, flipping from charming to terrifying at the drop of a hat (or the drop of a bag of concrete). But the biggest story here is a snub: Where’s Kyle MacLachlan?!? MacLachlan’s multi-faceted performance on Twin Peaks: The Return definitely deserved some love from Emmy voters. On the other hand, we’re thrilled to see John Legend recognized for his soulful turn as Jesus Christ in Jesus Christ Superstar Live In Concert. Long live the live musical, and long live Agent Dale Cooper! If we voted: In addition to MacLachlan, we would’ve loved to see a little more love for the Paramount Network’s Waco. Both Taylor Kitsch and Michael Shannon gave great performances in the little-seen miniseries about the Waco siege against David Koresh and his Branch Davidians. —Caroline Siede
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS – LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE
Sara Bareilles, Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Penelope Cruz, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Judith Light, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Adina Porter, American Horror Story: Cult Merritt Weaver, Godless Letitia Wright, Black Museum (Black Mirror) Who should win: Judith Light, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Who will win: Penélope Cruz, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
This category is an embarrassment of riches, and depending on how potential sweeps start shaping up, it could go many ways. Given the Emmys’ past love for American Crime Story, and Penélope Cruz’s strong performance as Donatella Versace, she’s likely to walk away with the award. A more interesting choice would be Judith Light, for the less flashy but equally compelling role of Marilyn Miglin. Light is gripping as Miglin, and the intensity of her performance helps pivot the series from its glitzier early episodes to its increasingly darker, more devastating later run. If we voted: It boggles the mind that industry darling and Emmy fave Laura Dern wasn’t nominated for her work as Diane on Twin Peaks: The Return. Julia Ormond and Rebecca Liddiard were also great this year in Howards End and Alias Grace, respectively, but come on, guys. Laura Dern! —Kate Kulzick
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR – LIMITED SERIES/TV MOVIE
Jeff Daniels, Godless Brandon Victor Dixon, Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert John Leguizamo, Waco Ricky Martin, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Michael Stuhlbarg, The Looming Tower Finn Wittrock, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Who should win: Brandon Victor Dixon, Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert Who will win: Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
I mean, did you even see JCS Live? Brandon Victor Dixon’s Judas blew John Legend out of the water with every sequined tank top, black leather vest, and wailing high note he could muster. He’s already a Tony-caliber performer, so it’s thrilling to see his considerable talents translated to the small screen in equally exuberant ways. Still, we think Edgar Ramirez’s small but mighty turn as Gianni Versace in American Crime Story (and his higher profile as an actor) might win out in the end. If we voted: Since we’re committed to our heartfelt stan for Twin Peaks: The Return, we’d like to remind you that the late, great Harry Dean Stanton was in it, and he sang a lovely blues song, and that should make you very happy. —Clint Worthington
Well, congratulations to Darren and Ryan Murphy, Tom Rob Smith, and the cast and crew of ACS Versace!
Well done! I can't say I'm surprised Darren was nominated--with the vast majority of critics loving his work on the show, but yeah, feeling so very happy for and proud of him. So well-deserved! I can only imagine how he must be dancing on Cloud 9 right now with Mia and friends (and family?)!
I meant to post earlier, but it's been a busy day. But I've been following all the wonderful updates from dcriss-archive and Darren Criss Army the whole day. First thing I did this morning was check just to make sure our man got that nomination!
I'm also feeling very happy for Ryan Murphy, the rest of the cast and crew, Tom Rob Smith, and the other producers/showrunners ACS Versace. So happy for Ryan. The show was a brilliant idea. It took so much vision from Ryan to get this show done and to shine a spotlight on, to bring to light, the human cost of societal intolerance, of society's ability to shun and turn their cheek away from an entire community. Hats off to Ryan for his vision!
I'm sorry that Cody and Jon Jon were not nominated. But it doesn't take away how brilliant those two actors, one a veteran actor and one a young up and coming rising star, were in the show. Awards shows tend to play it safe and reward big names (and often reward the same shows and same folks every year). (For this reason, I'm so relieved that Darren was nominated, since his category was teeming with giant names!) To me, Cody's performance (and the brilliant writing for Cody's lines) were the heart of the show--he just captured the heart break of the stories of these men, and likewise, Jon Jon's performance was so remarkable in how it highlighted an Asian immigrant's experiences in America in a highly visible project by a highly visible, well-respected showrunner. My hope is that both Jon Jon and Cody will have more opportunities in the future (and in Jon Jon's case, that he will have many opportunities to represent the Asian-American acting community in the future).
Just so happy for everyone who was part of this team! Much love to all involved!!! My heart is teeming with pride.
From dcriss-archive (Note: I added a few more items today, Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15):
Indiewire wrote: Sandra Oh’s ‘Killing Eve’ Emmy Nod Isn’t the Only Important Asian Nomination to Celebrate
July 12, 2018
Oh isn’t the only significant Asian representation among the nominees though. Darren Criss, who is half Filipino, snagged a nomination for playing killer Andrew Cunanan, who in real life was also half-Filipino, in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” on FX. This is his first individual acting Emmy nomination. He previously had a nod as a singer/songwriter on “Glee.”
Criss released the following statement on Twitter regarding his nomination: “Zorro, Dr. Strange, Harry Dunne, Todd Alquist, and Jesus Christ… pretty incredible company to keep. Humbled by your talent, Antonio Banderas, Benedict Cumberbatch, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Plemons, John Legend. I’m such a fan. Congrats! What an honor, Television Academy. Thank you so much. Truly. Wow. And a huge congrats to my fellow cast and crew of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story! Ryan Murphy does it again!”
Either win would make great strides for Asian representation, especially in the acting categories. Only two Asian actors have won previously: Riz Ahmed in 2017 for his leading role in “The Night Of” and Archie Panjabi for her supporting role in “The Good Wife” in 2010.
In addition to Darren, Ryan, Tom Rob Smith, the rest of the cast and crew and showrunners/producers of ACS Versace, I'm happy for one of my favorite shows (This is Us) and for Sterling K. Brown and Ron Cephas Jones (I'm sorry Mandy Moore wasn't nominated)! This article didn't seem to realize Darren is part Filipino.
TV Guide wrote: 2018 Emmy Nominations by the Numbers
July 12, 2018
1: Confirmed number of amazing butts among nominees (Darren Criss)
38: People of color nominated for Emmys in major categories, which more than doubles last year: Sterling K. Brown and Ron Cephas Jones, This Is Us; Tracee Ellis Ross, Anthony Anderson and Wanda Sykes, black-ish; Donald Glover, Zazie Beetz, Katt Williams and Brian Tyree Henry, Atlanta; Leslie Jones, Kenan Thompson, Tiffany Haddish, Saturday Night Live; Tituss Burgess,Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt; Jeffrey Wright and Thandie Newton,Westworld; Samira Wiley and Kelly Jenrette, The Handmaid’s Tale; Regina King, Seven Seconds; RuPaul Charles, Drag Race; W. Kamau Bell, United Shades of America: With W. Kamau Bell; Issa Rae, Insecure; Sandra Oh, Killing Eve; Trevor Noah, Daily Show; Antonio Banderas, Genius: Picasso; Penelope Cruz, Ricky Martin, Darren Criss and Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story;Brandon Victor Dixon and John Legend, Jesus Christ Superstar; Cicely Tyson, How to Get Away with Murder; Viola Davis, Scandal; Adina Porter, American Horror Story: Cult; Letitia Wright, Black Mirror; Maya Rudolph, The Good Place; Lin-Manuel Miranda, Curb Your Enthusiasm; John Leguizamo, Waco
6: Number of Latinx performers nominated, including Antonio Banderas, Penelope Cruz, Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin, John Leguizamo and Lin-Manuel Miranda 1: Number of Asian actors nominated (Sandra Oh). C'mon TV, do better!
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The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards will air Monday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT on NBC.
ABS-CBN wrote: Fil-Am actor Darren Criss earns Emmy nomination for serial killer role
July 13, 2018
His role in the TV drama “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” as a serial killer has been a big hit with audience and critics.
Now, Filipino-American actor Darren Criss has received an acting nomination for an Emmy, perhaps the highest honor in TV, it was revealed late Thursday (Philippine time).
This is the first Emmy acting nod for Criss, whose mother is from Cebu. He was nominated in 2015 in the outstanding original music category for a song he wrote for “Glee.”
In his new show, Criss plays Andrew Cunanan, the half-Filipino murderer notorious for killing five men, including famous fashion Gianni Versace, in 1997.
It has drawn positive reviews from critics, with the New York Times’ Margaret Lyons describing his performance as “impressive and haunting” in spite of her tamed views on the show overall.
TV Guide called him “magnificent,” while USA Today praised him for bringing the spree killer to life with “disturbing energy and commitment,” just to name some of the reviews.
Darren was right on the nose when he described why he felt Ryan is so great at what he does. Ryan colors the stories of his characters with social significance, giving his characters a voice to tell stories that haven't been told by their communities in the same way before. At the same time, Ryan is genius at making each of his characters accessible, so that any barriers that may have existed between some audience members and the characters begin to melt away once the audience begins to relate to and bond with the characters, despite differences that some audience members may have felt before. I know that happened with Glee, especially with how audience members who previously had no sense of community with LGBTQ people, began to really love and embrace LGBTQ characters over the course of the various seasons of Glee. That is magic. That is, I believe, the key to combatting prejudice and bias: To be able to help people develop a sense of community with other human beings, regardless of their differences.
Deadline wrote: ‘The Assassination Of Gianni Versace’ Stars Reflect On Emmy Nominations: TV Academy “Voted For Justice”
July 12, 2018
"How am I doing? I don’t even know how I’m doing. I’m on fire, man. What can I say?” Ricky Martin told Deadline today, after receiving his first ever Emmy nomination for Ryan Murphy’s FX series The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Picking up their own nominations amongst the series’ 18 overall nods, Versace stars Edgar Ramírez, Darren Criss and Finn Wittrock seemed to share Martin’s sense of excited bewilderment.
Documenting the murder of the titular fashion icon (Ramírez) at the hands of spree killer Andrew Cunanan (Criss), the latest installment of Murphy’s true crime anthology series was a dream project for those involved. “It’s a difficult thing to say because obviously [Cunanan] is a very tragic figure. I’d like to think that if I was in any position to have stopped the horrible things that happened, if I was there, I would have tried to do something,” Criss explained of his thinking in portraying an infamous real-life killer. “But unfortunately I wasn’t there. So all I could do is try to bring a kind of positivity to this darkness by telling a story in a certain way, raising certain questions that we can ask 20 years later about not only him, but ourselves and our society.”
“Regardless of awards season, this is an opportunity that I have worked and waited for my entire life. Actors are really only as good as the parts they can get, and the people that believe in them, and the complexity of the characters that they’re playing,” Criss added with reference to his troubled character, who finds himself at the center of the series—more so than Versace himself. “The thing that makes Andrew interesting is not the stuff that is dark or scary or uncomfortable; it’s the breadth of colors that exists on his palette. That’s what actors really crave.”
Like Criss, Martin was happy to see some light come out of the darkness of Versace and Cunanan’s experience. “Today, I realized that my peers in The Academy voted for justice — because at the end of the day, this is what the story was about,” he said. “It’s focused on the justice that is needed [following] this horrible crime. This is the way I see it, period.”
For the actors of Versace, portraying real-life figures was a challange. “As happens every time you play a real-life person, [the challenge] is not to yield before the pressure of playing someone that a lot of people knew—especially someone like Gianni whose work was so impactful,” Ramírez said. “Playing a real-life character, it’s not about imitating. It’s not a photograph—it’s a painting.”
While Criss contemplated the psyche of a killer—attempting to manifest all of Cunanan’s complexity—Martin gave himself up to the darkness D’Amico experienced following the death of Versace. “We walked on set every day extremely vulnerable, but at the same time, we all felt protected because we were being directed by Ryan, and by an amazing group of directors,” he said. “It just felt right.”
Celebrating the success of Versace, each of the series’ stars tipped their hat to its mastermind, Ryan Murphy, discussing what makes him so unique and vital as a storyteller. “He works harder than anyone else in the business and continues to keep a group of people around him who are continually impressive. With every new project, you’re going to be challenged in a new way and surprised,” Wittrock said.
Added Criss, who also worked with Murphy on Glee, “He really gravitates towards sides of the story that we wouldn’t typically hear, or haven’t heard in the past. He finds what’s not only most accessible about those stories, but as a showrunner and a showman, he knows how to make those things attractive.”
jonjonbriones: Big congratulations to our show @americancrimestoryfx Versace for the Emmy nominations! @darrencriss @edgarramirez25 @finnwittrock @ricky_martin @penelopecruzoficial @judithlight @mrrpmurphy
sthanlee: Huge CONGRATS to FilAm Actor @DarrenCriss on his Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for #ACSVersace !! Also CONGRATS to the Cast & Crew of @americancrimestoryfx on your 18 Emmy Nominations! @jonjonbriones @carlinjames917 @isacamillebriones | Photo by @Sthanlee B. Mirador | @SIPAUSA [7.12.18] . #Emmys#FilAm#DarrenCriss#FX#AmericanCrimeStory
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Slate wrote: Sandra Oh’s and Darren Criss’ Historic Emmy Noms Show the Two Ways to Diversify Casting
By Inkoo Kang
July 12, 2018
Darren Criss and Sandra Oh Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Claudio Lavenia/Getty Images and Noam Galai/Getty Images.
On Thursday, Sandra Oh became the first actress of Asian descent to garner an Emmy nomination for best lead actress in a drama while Darren Criss became the second actor of Asian descent to earn an Emmy nod for best lead actor in a limited series or TV movie. Best known for her decade on Grey’s Anatomy, Oh was honored for her critically acclaimed performance as disgraced MI5 detective Eve Polastri in BBC America’s Killing Eve. A supporting player on Glee, Criss delivered a star turn as spree killer Andrew Cunanan in FX’s American Crime Story: The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
Should these actors take home the award on Sept. 17—Criss is widely considered one of the front-runners in his category, whereas Oh will have to build on her momentum to prevail against five returning nominees, including 2017 winner Elisabeth Moss—they would become only the third and fourth acting Emmy winners of Asian descent, after Riz Ahmed for The Night Of in 2017 and Archie Panjabi for The Good Wife in 2010.
The serendipitous pairing of Oh’s and Criss’ roles also suggests that initiatives toward inclusiveness in Hollywood should be two-pronged: through colorblind casting when it comes to characters whose stories aren’t about their race (as was the case with Oh’s Polastri), as well as through stories specific to the Asian American experience (such as that of the half-Filipino Cunanan, who suffered racial discrimination within the gay community).
These record-breaking achievements are all the more poignant for arriving one day after news broke that a movie studio intends to make a fictionalized version of the Thai cave rescue as “a major Hollywood film with A-list stars”—a phrase that has previously served as a justification for whitewashing stories. Criss’ and Oh’s performances illustrate that acting talent among performers of Asian descent is out there—but won’t be given a chance to reveal itself without the opportunities necessary to create new A-listers.
EDIT: Added a few more items on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (July 13, July 14, and July 15):
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GMA wrote: Darren Criss earns lead actor Emmy nod for ‘Assassination of Gianni Versace’
July 13, 2018
Fil-Am actor Darren Criss’ heartbreaking, gut-wrenching performance as Filipino serial killer Andrew Cunanan has earned him a well-deserved Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
FX’s true crime dramatization, “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”, led the limited series category with 18 nominations. It will be competing against “The Alienist”, “Genius: Picasso”, “Godless”, and “Patrick Melrose” for Outstanding Limited Series.
This is Criss’ first Emmy nomination for acting. He will be up against Antonio Banderas (“Genius: Picasso”), Benedict Cumberbatch (“Patrick Melrose”), Jeff Daniels (“The Looming Tower”), John Legend (“Jesus Christ Superstar”), and Jesse Plemons (Black Mirror: USS Callister).
Criss fleshed out in the small screen the troubled mind of Cunanan, who went on a horrific murder spree that ended with the death of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace.
Cunanan killed at least five people before taking his own life to evade arrest.
Darren Criss nominated for Emmy for role in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace” TFCBalitangAmerica July 13, 2018
Fil-Am actor Darren Criss earns an Emmy nomination for his role in the TV drama “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”
In his new show, Criss plays Andrew Cunanan, the half-Filipino murderer notorious for killing five men, including famous fashion Gianni Versace, in 1997.
Balitang America wrote: Darren Criss nominated for Emmy for role in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”
July 14, 2018
Fil-Am actor Darren Criss earns an Emmy nomination for his role in the TV drama “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”
This is the first Emmy acting nod for Criss, whose mother is from Cebu. He was nominated in 2015 in the outstanding original music category for a song he wrote for “Glee.”
In his new show, Criss plays Andrew Cunanan, the half-Filipino murderer notorious for killing five men, including famous fashion Gianni Versace, in 1997.
If Criss nabs the award, this would be the first time a Fil-Am would win in the lead actor, limited series or movie category.
The Emmy awards ceremony takes place in Los Angeles on September 17.
Entertainment Weekly wrote: Emmys 2018: Facts and surprises about this year's nominees
July 14, 2018
Darren Criss, Assassination of Gianni Versace, Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Criss earned his first-ever acting nomination for his work as the chilling serial killer Andrew Cunanan on the FX crime drama. However, he has actually been nominated for an Emmy before — for helping to pen an original song on the final season of Glee in 2015. Criss is only the second actor of Asian descent to earn a nomination in this category. The first was Riz Ahmed who made history when he won for The Night Of last year.
I'm feeling a little under the weather, but wanted to post a few items about ACS Versace.
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Los Angeles Times wrote: 'Assassination of Gianni Versace' delves into the mind of a killer — and societal prejudice
June 20, 2018
The second season focused on the mysterious backstory of spree killer Andrew Cunanan, a gay gigolo and prolific liar who killed four men before his infamous 1997 murder of groundbreaking Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace — one of the few openly gay celebrities of that time. (Cunanan, 27 at the time of Versace’s murder, would kill himself days later.)
In the midst of unpacking all of that, the drama presented a striking portrait of homophobia in the 1990s by examining the injustice that was steeped in societal prejudice — particularly in regards to how police officials handled the case — and the toll of hate, from outside and within.
“The underlying theme was homophobia,” said Edgar Ramirez, who played Versace. “The show talks about the open and raging political homophobia on one side, and it also talks about the internalized — and even more dangerous — homophobia within. What I love about this whole project is how, almost in the likes of a Greek tragedy, it touches upon subjects that are important and that are culturally and socially relevant today more than ever.”
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Criss, who before “Versace” had largely been known for his bright-eyed turn in Murphy’s musical series, “Glee,” was struck by the psychological mapping the role required.
“There’s a lot of different ways we could have written Andrew, because there’s a lot of different ways anybody can glean who he was or what really made him tick,“ Criss said. “People always ask, ‘What’s it’s like to play a spree killer?’ If you boil it down to just that, that’s not who he was. It’s what we know him for. But if you think of all the worst things that anybody’s ever done in their life, the amount of time they spent doing that horrible thing is in the severe minority of the infinite minutes, hours, seconds, moments of their life. Again, I’m not saying this by any means exonerates him from those horrible minutes of his life, but it does beg the attention of the other moments.”
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While Versace’s name brings heft to the narrative, the drama was just as invested in bringing attention to Cunanan’s lesser-known victims — Gulf War veteran and Cunanan’s good friend Jeffrey Trail; architect and Cunanan’s unrequited love David Madson; real estate mogul Lee Miglin; and cemetery caretaker William Reese — and the people whose lives were affected by those murders.
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[Judith] Light says she hadn’t known much about Cunanan’s killings prior to joining the series. But she remembers the ethos of the time distinctly.
“I didn’t really know much about Cunanan’s prior victims,” she said. “So I wasn’t too familiar with the Miglin case. I remember the Versace killing, and I remember it was a very powerful, visceral experience. One of the most important factors in watching this is to see that, to whatever degree, we still have that [homophobia] going on in our culture.”
That function as a sociological yearbook is ultimately what binds “Versace” to “The People v. O.J. Simpson.”
“They’re very different stories,” Criss said. “But they’re excellent examinations of a time period that allows a certain thing to happen, which ends up being a crime — but how that crime affects the social landscape is also a crime.”
TV Line wrote: Emmys 2018: Lead Actor, Limited Series — Dream Nominees
DARREN CRISS, THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY
WHY HE DESERVES A NOD: Gianni Versace may have gotten his name featured in the title of FX’s second American Crime Story, but it was Andrew Cunanan — played to haunting perfection by a not-so-Gleeful Darren Criss — who captivated audiences until the season’s unforgettable conclusion. With each gut-wrenching breakdown and unnerving look, Criss embodied a character capable of skyrocketing him from teen-TV heartthrob to Emmy-nominated powerhouse. And need we remind you about that infamous underwear dance? Playing this role took some serious, well, you know.
*He became known in 2010 in the hit Musical series #Glee, today he plays the famous serial killer of season 2 of #AmericanCrimeStory @AHS “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”: Welcome #DarrenCriss in the #10h12h
Haven't had a chance to listen.
Track: Darren Criss on Sud Radio (06-20-18)
Darren Criss on Sud Radio (June 20th, 2018) | Source
*Darren’s speaking in English and it is being translated in real time to French.
**Interview recorded on June 17th, 2018
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Episode stills for episode 4 of The Assassination of Gianni Versace | 20 June 2018
I accidentally placed my post yesterday in the Darren Criss Appreciation thread, so I'm copying and pasting it here:
Congratulations to Darren for his Television Critics Association Award nomination!! Yea!
From dcriss-archive:
She is the photographer for the Wrap photoshoot. ecarenphoto: Congratulations @darrencriss on your #TCA nomination!! #AmericanCrimeStory Versace seriously hoping he wins the Emmy for Best Actor- he was so believable. For @thewrap #creativedirector @guerin_ad #stylist @ashleypweston #photoshoot#emmys#darrencriss #elisabethcaren
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The Hollywood Reporter wrote: 'Killing Eve,' FX Lead 2018 TV Critic Awards Nominations
June 19, 2018
. . . While FX led the pack among networks with 10 [nominations for the 2018 Television Critics Association Awards].
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The awards are voted on by more than 200 television critics and journalists across the country. Winners for the 34th annual TCA Awards will be announced Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills during the TCA summer press tour.
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Individual Achievement in Drama
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, BBC America Darren Criss, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu Sandra Oh, Killing Eve, BBC America Matthew Rhys, The Americans, FX Keri Russell, The Americans, FX
[. . . ] Outstanding Achievement in Movie or Miniseries
Alias Grace, Netflix The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX Howards End, Starz Patrick Melrose, Showtime The Tale, HBO Twin Peaks: The Return, Showtime
haha. Well, she didn't exactly steal. Stranger Things has a very large fanbase.
Congratulations to Darren for his Television Critics Association Award nomination!! Yea!
From dcriss-archive:
She is the photographer for the Wrap photoshoot. ecarenphoto: Congratulations @darrencriss on your #TCA nomination!! #AmericanCrimeStory Versace seriously hoping he wins the Emmy for Best Actor- he was so believable. For @thewrap #creativedirector @guerin_ad #stylist @ashleypweston #photoshoot#emmys#darrencriss #elisabethcaren
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The Hollywood Reporter wrote: 'Killing Eve,' FX Lead 2018 TV Critic Awards Nominations
June 19, 2018
. . . While FX led the pack among networks with 10 [nominations for the 2018 Television Critics Association Awards].
[. . . ]
The awards are voted on by more than 200 television critics and journalists across the country. Winners for the 34th annual TCA Awards will be announced Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills during the TCA summer press tour.
[. . . ]
Individual Achievement in Drama
Jodie Comer, Killing Eve, BBC America Darren Criss, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu Sandra Oh, Killing Eve, BBC America Matthew Rhys, The Americans, FX Keri Russell, The Americans, FX
[. . . ] Outstanding Achievement in Movie or Miniseries
Alias Grace, Netflix The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX Howards End, Starz Patrick Melrose, Showtime The Tale, HBO Twin Peaks: The Return, Showtime
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(To be honest, I'm having trouble keeping straight whether I already posted someone's congratulations to Darren, or not--there are so many!) 
Congrats to @darrencriss my fellow 
oh what a night 
What a great idea to arrange to receive notifications from the fan sites! (
I had the best case where my friend was sweet enough to text me when he WON! Voila! No suspense/no stress! Sincere thanks to my lovely friend!! (But the lovely woman was feeling so much stress waiting to hear who the winner was. 
