WorldPingNoah Wyle took home the Emmy for best actor in a drama series for “The Pitt” Season 2.
It’s the second consecutive year he has won the statuette for his portrayal of Dr.
Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on the HBO Max medical drama.
Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.
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Matthew Rhys Touts ‘Beast In Me’ Team That Helped Him Land Best Actor In Limited Series Emmy
Noah Wyle Wins Second Lead Actor Emmy for ‘The Pitt’: ‘This Is All I’ve Ever Wanted to Do’
‘Widows Bay’ Star Stephen Root Takes Home the Emmy for Supporting Actor in a Comedy
‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle Wins Second Straight Emmy for Best Actor in a Drama Series
Matthew Rhys Wins Second Statuette Of The Night With ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Setting Two Emmys Records
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Read the full report at VarietyThe acclaimed actor, also nominated this year for both producing and directing the show this year, was considered a heavy favorite.
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WorldPingMatthew Rhys has won the 2026 Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, for his turn as Mayor Tom Loftis in Apple’s horror comedy Widow’s Bay.
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The 74-year-old actor becomes the oldest actor to win the category.
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Last year, the Peacock show won all five categories it was nominated in; the show did the same at the 2026 Emmys, scoring all seven awards it was recognized for, including Alan Cumming's win as best reality host.
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WorldPingStephen Root has won the Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for his portrayal of Wyck in Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay.” This is his first win. He has also broken the record — by two years — as the oldest actor to win in this category.
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WorldPingAfter earning two Emmy nominations this year, Matthew Rhys is potentially in line for a double win after he took home the Emmy for best actor in a limited series Monday for Netflix’s The Beast in Me.
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