Elizabeth Debicki has won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. The award celebrates her role in Netflix’s popular show, The Crown. Over its six seasons, the show has thrilled audiences with its portrayal of the Royal Family.
Debicki received high praise for her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the fifth and sixth seasons. She impressed many by capturing the late Princess’s mannerisms with great respect and care, earning her this prestigious award. Her win tonight is a significant achievement after being nominated for the same award at the 2023 Emmys.
The Crown is also competing for several other major awards tonight. Debicki was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress alongside her co-star, Lesley Manville. Manville played Princess Margaret, Countess of Snowdon, and this was her first Emmy nomination.
The show is also in the running for Outstanding Drama Series. Debicki and Manville’s co-stars, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton, are nominated for Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series, respectively.
Elizabeth Debicki (Credit: Netflix)
Other Nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Besides Debicki and Manville, four actresses from Apple TV+’s The Morning Show and Christine Baranski from HBO’s The Gilded Age were also nominated.
The Gilded Age is set in 1880s New York City and follows women striving to climb high society’s ranks. Baranski, who plays Agnes van Rhijn, is a 16-time Emmy nominee and won her first Emmy for her role in Cybill.
The remaining nominees are from The Morning Show. This Apple TV+ series provides a dramatic look behind the scenes of a news program. It covers current topics like the #MeToo movement, COVID-19, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The nominees include Nicole Beharie as co-host Christina Hunter, Greta Lee as UBA’s news division president Stella Bak, Karen Pittman as producer Mia Jordan, and Holland Taylor as UBA Board Member Cybil Richards.
Stay tuned to Otakukart for more updates from the Emmy Awards. You can now watch The Crown on Netflix.
The highly anticipated sequel I, the Executioner (also known as Veteran 2 ) has taken the box office by storm, quickly surpassing major milestones. Just two days after reaching 2 million viewers, the film hit the 3 million mark, proving its undeniable success. This achievement further cements its popularity among Korean moviegoers.
As of September 17, the Korean Film Council confirmed that I, the Executioner had officially attracted 3,151,465 moviegoers. The film has shown impressive momentum, especially considering its release on September 13.
In just five days, it has outpaced other successful films like Exhuma and 12.12: The Day , which took seven and ten days respectively to reach similar milestones.
The cast of the movie celebrates the milestone together.
Interestingly, I, the Executioner now shares a record with The Roundup , another hit film that reached 10 million viewers. This fast-paced success has generated significant buzz in the Korean film industry, with fans and critics alike praising the cast’s thrilling storyline and stellar performances.
The film’s cast and director expressed their gratitude to fans to mark this remarkable achievement. Hwang Jung Min, Jung Hae In, Jang Yoon Joo, Ahn Bo Hyun, and Shin Seung Hwan shared celebratory photos and videos, thanking the audiences for their unwavering support.
Director Ryoo Seung Wan also joined in, expressing his heartfelt appreciation for the love and enthusiasm the film has received.
Still from I, The Executioner (Credits: Showbox)
The plot of I, the Executioner follows veteran detective Seo Do-cheol and his team as they hunt down a serial killer who has sent shockwaves through the country.
The killer, taunting the nation by revealing his next target online, leads the team on a dangerous chase. A young rookie, Park Sun-woo, joins Seo Do-cheol in the pursuit, quickly catching the veteran’s attention with his unwavering sense of justice.
The film masterfully blends action, suspense, and emotional depth, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats. With such a strong start, I, the Executioner is expected to continue breaking records and cementing its legacy in Korean cinema.
AboutI, the ExecutionerCast and Future
The film stars some of Korea’s top talents, including Hwang Jung Min and Jung Hae In, and showcases their impressive range. As the movie continues to rise in popularity, it’s expected to reach new heights, with fans eagerly awaiting future projects from this star-studded cast.
