Taron Egerton gained recognition for his role in the Apple TV+ show “Black Bird,” where he portrayed a criminal turned informant. The show has received positive reviews from critics, earning a 98 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Egerton’s stellar performance earned him nominations for the SAG Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and his first Emmy nomination. However, despite its critical acclaim, “Black Bird” did not receive a nomination for best limited series and only received three other nominations at the Emmy Awards.
Evan Peters, an Emmy winner, collaborated with Ryan Murphy once again in the limited series “Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.” Peters played the titular serial killer and despite the show’s relatively low 55 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, he received a nomination for the SAG Awards and won a Golden Globe. His performance contributed to the show’s success, garnering 13 Emmy nominations, including a nomination for best limited series.
Michael Shannon, an Oscar-nominated character actor, delivered a memorable performance in the limited series “George & Tammy.” Portraying country singer George Jones opposite Jessica Chastain’s Tammy Wynette, Shannon received his first Emmy nomination. Unfortunately, the show did not receive a nomination for best limited series.
Kumail Nanjiani, known for his 2018 Emmy nomination, played the founder of the famous male strip joint in the Hulu show “Welcome to Chippendales.” The series received mixed reviews from critics, with a 72 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it exceeded expectations in terms of Emmy nominations, despite not being nominated for best limited series.
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Daniel Radcliffe, well-known for his role in the Harry Potter franchise, starred in “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” and received critical acclaim. He won a Critics Choice Award and earned his first Emmy nomination for his portrayal of the eccentric “Weird Al.” The TV movie has an 83 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes but faced challenges as it aired on The Roku Channel, a platform that some Emmy voters may not have been familiar with.
Steven Yeun, also a first-time Emmy nominee, delivered a compelling performance in the series “Beef.” He played a contractor involved in a road rage incident that spiraled into a prolonged feud. “Beef” is the most recently released show among these nominees and received 13 Emmy nominations, including a nod for best limited series. However, it faces competition from the similarly nominated “Dahmer,” both of which are Netflix productions.
In conclusion, these actors have showcased their talent and received recognition for their performances in various limited series. Despite some shows not receiving nominations for best limited series, the performances have been lauded by critics and have propelled the actors to prestigious award nominations. Their contributions have added
