The Penguin Snags a Whopping 24 Emmy Nominations

HBO Max’s The Penguin has officially cemented its place as one of the year’s most celebrated limited series, earning 24 Emmy nominations—the most in its category and second only to Severance across all shows.

The gritty Batman spinoff, starring Colin Farrell as Gotham’s infamous crime lord Oz Cobb, has captivated critics and audiences alike with its noir aesthetic, powerhouse performances, and meticulous production design. In the acting categories, Colin Farrell received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, adding to his Golden Globe and SAG wins for the role. 

Cristin Milioti, who plays Sofia Falcone, earned a nod for Outstanding Lead Actress. Deirdre O’Connell was recognized for her supporting role as Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb. Behind-the-scenes the show also scored with nominations across technical categories, including: Outstanding Writing for Lauren LeFranc’s episode “A Great or Little Thing”, Outstanding Directing for episodes helmed by Helen Shaver and Jennifer Getzinger, Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup, honoring the transformative work that turned Farrell into the scarred and bloated Penguin, Outstanding Music Composition, with Mick Giacchino’s haunting score earning its own spotlight.   

The Penguin was recognized for: Production Design, Casting, Cinematography, Hairstyling Title Design, Sound Editing and Mixing, and Stunt Coordination and Performance. With 24 nominations, The Penguin now holds the second-highest Emmy nod count for a comic book series, trailing only HBO’s Watchmen (26 nominations in 2019).

via Deadline