Had conversations been going on for a while?
Did it happen quickly?
Was this a dream gig for you?
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I mean, one of.
Yeah, either Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes.
All that good stuff.
Clockwise from left: Melanie Lynskey (Yellowjackets); Lee Jung-Jae (Squid Game); Kieran Culkin (Succession); Henry Winkler (Barry); Henry Winkler (Barry); Amanda Seyfried (The Dropout); Janelle James (Abbott Elementary).
I think it’s a thing for most comedians to strive to do.
It’s nice to have that notch on your belt.
They’re big industry acknowledgements.
What other jobs are on the bucket list?
Well, there’s hot air ballooning.
I’m good with heights.
Not good with spiders, weirdly enough.
So hopefully there’s no spiders….
Between that and crime scenes, can’t do any one of those.
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I’m staying away from that.
But Formula One has been looking very interesting not necessarily driving, but just being in the mix.
I don’t know.
Owning is very expensive.
I’d be one of the tire guys.
You know what I’m saying?
That you are already thinking, “I cannot wait for September 12 because of this”?
It just seemed like a room full of like-minded people holding each other up.
You know what I’m saying?
In a positive way.
So that’s what I look forward to.
Celebrating people’s gifts is a nice thing.
It always feels good.
Somewhere in the middle.
I don’t know if I’m necessarily that fearless, because I really fear hurting people’s feelings.
I don’t like that feeling.
I usually live with it a lot longer.
I’m still thinking about this one run-in with somebody that went awkward for whatever reason.
A little poking is due.
No, only because I feel like the jabs aren’t necessarily malicious.
That’s the payoff.
They’re nominated for 20 freaking Emmys.
They can take a joke.
I would say the odds are probably pretty high because I’m down to do it.
I mean, I love doing a character.
So I would say, yeah.
Are there any shows that are nominated this year that you would love to be on?
Rhymes with “Shmed Basso.”
Check outour full interview with Kenan Thompsonon EW’sThe Awardistpodcast.
Who will (and should) win?
Here’s just a tease of their thoughts… That would be good news for any of this year’s three buzzy new series.
ButSeverance,Squid Game, andYellowjacketsare competing against the ongoing juggernaut of awards magnetSuccession.
But anticipate a slight upset for Lynskey, a beloved performer given an incredible spotlight (comedic!
Everything to know ahead of the 2022 Emmys
When are the 2022 Emmys?
The Emmy Awards are airing live on Monday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
Where can I watch the show?
Each year, the Emmys switches between the major networks.
Who is nominated this year?
See thefull list of 2022 Emmy nominees here.
Who is presenting this year?
Presenters at the 2022 Emmys include some of the biggest names in television, and many are nominees themselves.
Will there be a pre-show/red carpet?
There will be a red carpet before the ceremony.
PEOPLE and EW will be reporting from the event starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. We will also be updating our winners article live throughout the ceremony to keep you up-to-date.
