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Stephen King Questions Emmy Snub of Taylor Sheridan’s Landman
Stephen King has questioned why Landman has not received Emmy nominations.
The contemporary Western series was created by Taylor Sheridan and streams on Paramount+.
King singled out lead actor Billy Bob Thornton and director Stephen Kay as deserving recognition.
The show has had Critics Choice and Golden Globe nominations for Thornton’s performance, but no Emmy nominations through its first two seasons.
Sheridan’s other television series have also missed out on major Emmy categories, though some received nominations for stunts or production design.
Sheridan has said that winning Emmys is not his goal; he wants his shows to move, entertain and excite viewers.
Landman Season 3 has begun production, while Sheridan is set to leave for NBCUniversal at the beginning of 2029.
Stephen King questioned why Taylor Sheridan’s series “Landman” has not received Emmy nominations.
King singled out Billy Bob Thornton for best actor and Stephen Kay for best director.
The show has completed two seasons and has received nominations from the Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes for Thornton’s lead performance.
Sheridan has said winning Emmys is not his goal.
“Landman” Season 3 has recently begun production.
- Who
- Stephen King questioned the lack of Emmy recognition for “Landman.” He named Billy Bob Thornton and Stephen Kay.
- What
- King asked why the series had not received Emmy nominations.
- When
- King posted his comments on October 8.
- Where
- King made the comments on X.
- Why
- King said he did not understand the snub. The article says conservative-leaning politics and Paramount+’s lower status have been speculated as possible reasons, but no reason is confirmed.
Stephen King
Taylor Sheridan
Emmy recognition
Stephen King
King questioned why “Landman” had not been nominated, especially for Thornton’s acting and Kay’s directing.
Taylor Sheridan
Sheridan has said winning Emmys is not his goal.
Purpose of the work
Stephen King
King’s post expressed confusion about the show’s lack of recognition.
Taylor Sheridan
Sheridan said he wants his shows to move, entertain and affect viewers.
Sheridan spoke about his approach to making shows during an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast.
King posted on X questioning why “Landman” had not received Emmy nominations.
Production began on “Landman” Season 3.
Sheridan is set to leave for NBCUniversal.
- Series
- Landman
- Seasons completed
- 2
- King’s post
- October 8
- Actor named by King
- Billy Bob Thornton
- Director named by King
- Stephen Kay
- Next season
- Season 3 has recently begun production
What people are saying
I don't understand why LANDMAN didn't get nominated for Emmy awards
Particularly Billy Bob Thornton for best actor and Stephen Kay for best director. Is it politics, or what?
You're not going to win no Emmys with me, but I'm not trying to win Emmys.
My goal is to sit somebody on their couch and move them, make them think, make them laugh, scare the s**t out of them, excite them.
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