Noah Wyle, Seth Rogen Win Big at Emmys as 'The Studio' Claims Top Honors

Seth Rogen and "The Studio" Make History at the Emmys

Seth Rogen and his comedy series "The Studio" turned the Emmys into a celebration, winning the best comedy series award on Sunday and breaking a record for the most wins in a single season with 13. The night also saw Noah Wyle and "The Pitt" take home the top prize for best drama series.

In addition to these major wins, several other notable achievements were celebrated. Jean Smart, Stephen Colbert, and 15-year-old Owen Cooper made history with their respective successes in limited series categories. Netflix’s "Adolescence" dominated the limited series category, earning six awards, including the Emmy for best limited series.

Rogen, co-creator of "The Studio," expressed his surprise at the success of the Apple TV+ show, which tells the story of a movie-business romp. He admitted he was "legitimately embarrassed by how happy this makes me" after winning four Emmys, including best actor. The show, hosted by Nate Bargatze, aired on CBS and featured a star-studded cast and crew.

"The Pitt," an HBO Max medical drama, completed a sentimental journey with its win for best drama series. The character-driven show gained emotional momentum throughout the season, overcoming competition from "Severance," which had seemed poised to dominate the drama categories.

Wyle won best actor in a drama for his portrayal of a grizzled, warm-but-worn-down supervising doctor. This marked his first Emmy win after five previous nominations. Katherine LaNasa, who played a beloved nurse on the show, surprised many by winning best supporting actress in a drama over three women from "The White Lotus."

The night also saw first-time winners in several categories. Britt Lower won best actress in a drama, and Tramell Tillman took home best supporting actor. Both were part of "Severance," which ended up with eight Emmys for its acclaimed second season. However, Adam Scott lost out to Wyle for best actor.

A Blockbuster Night for "The Studio"

"The Studio" entered the evening with nine Emmys already won during the Creative Arts ceremony. On Sunday night, it added four more, all going to Rogen. Alongside the comedy series award, he won best directing with co-creator Evan Goldberg, and best writing with Goldberg and others.

The show's success can be attributed to its unique blend of Hollywood storytelling and self-mocking humor. Backstage, Rogen struggled to hold up all four Emmys at once. When asked if the night would influence the next season, he said no, noting that the show is generally based on stress and disappointment, and right now, everyone is very happy.

Surprises and New Winners

Jean Smart continued her winning streak, taking home her fourth Emmy for best actress in a comedy for "Hacks" and her seventh overall. At 73, she set a new record as the oldest winner in the category.

"Adolescence" also made history with Owen Cooper, who won best supporting actor and became the youngest Emmy winner in over 40 years. Cooper shared his disbelief, saying he was "nothing three years ago." Erin Doherty won best supporting actress for her role as a therapist in the show.

A Night of Political Statements and Surprises

Hannah Einbinder, Smart's co-star on "Hacks," won best supporting actress in a comedy after being nominated for all four seasons without a win. She joked about her commitment to a long-term bit where "it was cooler to lose," but admitted this win felt just as good. She also made a political statement, cursing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and saying "Free Palestine!" on stage.

Jeff Hiller won best supporting actor in a comedy for "Somebody Somewhere," beating out Ike Barinholtz of "The Studio" and others. This was one of the night’s biggest upsets.

Stephen Colbert Gets a Send-Off

Stephen Colbert received a rousing send-off when he won best talk series for "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" for the first time. His win was seen as a tribute to his show, which had recently been canceled by CBS. Jimmy Kimmel campaigned for Colbert to win, and Colbert himself thanked CBS for letting him be part of the late-night tradition.

Colbert's acceptance speech reflected the bittersweet nature of the moment, as he acknowledged the possibility of losing something he truly loved. Many believed the cancellation was a response to his criticism of a legal settlement involving President Donald Trump.

A Unique Opening Monologue

Nate Bargatze delivered his opening monologue only after the first award was presented. The show opened with a sketch featuring "Saturday Night Live" stars Mikey Day, Bowen Yang, and James Austin Johnson joining Bargatze, who played television inventor Philo T. Farnsworth. In the sketch, Farnsworth mentioned the future of TV, including the idea of a Black Entertainment Television. When asked about a network for white people, he replied, "Why, CBS of course."