Martin Scorsese, the acclaimed filmmaker, has drawn attention with a surprisingly funny reaction to his Emmy nomination. He received his first Emmy nod for a guest role in the series The Studio, created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Scorsese’s candid and lighthearted response to this recognition has become a notable moment among fans and industry insiders alike.
Details of Scorsese’s Role and the Emmy Nomination
Scorsese guest stars as himself in the premiere episode of The Studio, where he pitches a high-profile movie about the Jonestown massacre to Matt Remick, a character played by Seth Rogen. Initially interested, Matt later reveals to his boss that the script was purchased specifically to prevent the movie from moving forward, which leads to Scorsese breaking down in tears on the show. This meta-performance earned Scorsese an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor.
His daughter Francesca shared a brief Instagram story capturing Scorsese with his head in his hands upon hearing about the nomination, underscoring the director’s charmingly understated reaction. Other actors nominated for guest roles in the same series include Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, Dave Franco, Bryan Cranston, and Zoë Kravitz.
Scorsese’s Career Achievements and Current Projects
Although this marks Scorsese’s first acting nomination, he has previously won three Emmys for directing. His awards include Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for Boardwalk Empire’s pilot episode, and two for Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming on George Harrison: Living in the Material World. His most recent film, Killers of the Flower Moon, was released in 2023.
Looking ahead, Scorsese is developing several projects, including a film about Jesus and a mobster story set in Hawaii starring Dwayne Johnson, reflecting his continuing influence and versatility in the industry.
About The Studio Series and Its Cast
The entire ten-episode season of The Studio is available on Apple TV+. The show has already been renewed for a second season, though no premiere date has been confirmed. Alongside Rogen, the main cast includes Catherine O’Hara as Patty Leigh, Ike Barinholtz as Sal Saperstein, Chase Sui Wonders as Quinn Hackett, and Kathryn Hahn as Maya Mason, enriching this satirical look at the entertainment industry.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Martin Scorsese religious?
A. Martin Scorsese considers himself Catholic. He mentioned to NCR that he feels most at ease with Catholic beliefs. Although he doesn’t go to church every Sunday, he still follows the main ideas of Catholicism. He said, “My way has been, and is, Catholicism.”
