Clive Owen has entered the Emmy Awards twice this year, hoping to divide and conquer.
With two limited series in the Emmy race, the star submitted two acclaimed performances in AMC's “Monsieur Spade” and Hulu's “Murder at the End of the World” in separate acting categories. I will do it. variety I have been studying exclusively.
His role as Detective Sam Spade in AMC's neo-noir miniseries Monsieur Spade predictably kept him in the competitive lead actor spot in the limited series and TV movie race, with Jon Hamm's He will be facing potential candidates such as: (“Fargo”) and Tom Hollander (“Feud: Capote vs. the Swans”). But for a role in Hulu's psychological thriller Murder at the End of the World, he's looking at competition from actors like Jonathan Bailey (Fellow Travelers) and Lewis Pullman (Lessons). He is expected to be considered for the Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Chemistry''), leaving his co-star Emma Corrin in the solo lead role.
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The show's British star and executive producer has a rich history of high profile. Owen was nominated for a Television Academy in 2012 for his portrayal of famous author Ernest Hemingway in the HBO biographical television movie Hemingway and Gellhorn. Additionally, Owen was nominated for an Oscar for his visceral and passionate performance in Mike Nichols' romantic drama, Hemingway and Gellhorn. He won a Golden Globe Award for his role in The Closer (2004). These honors are a testament to his talent and dedication.
Created by Scott Frank (The Queen's Gambit) and Tom Fontana (Oz), Monsieur Spade is set in 1963 and is based on Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel The Maltese Falcon. It depicts the fictional private detective Sam Spade. His 1941 Best Picture-nominated film by classic movie star Humphrey Bogart. The six-episode miniseries premiered on January 14th and received positive reviews from critics. of variety Alison Herman wrote, “The driving force behind it all is Owen, whose hangdog looks and weathered handsomeness are both well-suited to playing an aging legend half a world away from home.” There is.
In FX's Murder at the End of the World, produced by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, Owen plays the founder of an AI security startup who finds himself in the center of a secluded hideout when some of his guests suddenly start dying. I'm in. of variety Aramide Tinubu called the series “immeasurable and unforgettable” and cited Owen's work as “brilliant”.
In what has been a continuing theme this TV awards season, limited or anthology series are a disaster, filled with top-tier talent and likely attracting many outside Emmy-worthy performers and series. may collect. Owen's best shot at fame is probably that supporting actors for “Murder” may be limited, as there are more openings (seven or eight candidates instead of six for the lead role). ). He could be riding high on strong co-star Corrin, who will be competing for the lead actress spot in the limited series.
Emmy submissions must be completed by May 9th, and eligibility for all series ends May 31st.
