The 2025 Emmy nominations have been buzzed about since they had been introduced, and for good purpose. Loads of gifted creatives are being honored for his or her contributions to TV over the previous 12 months. As a Star Wars fan, I used to be notably excited to see Andor rake in 14 nominations, together with Excellent Drama Sequence. What I used to be disillusioned by, nevertheless, was the truth that the present’s lead actor, Diego Luna, was not nominated. Nonetheless, I do admire his emotions about not being among the many nominees.
Earlier than Andor Season 2 turning into out there to Disney+ subscription holders earlier this 12 months, critics shared overwhelmingly constructive reactions. Many sequence creator Tony Gilroy and co. for strongly constructing solely the extremely regarded first season in varied respects. Diego Luna’s portrayal of the eponymous thief-turned-rebel additionally garnered main reward. Reward from followers adopted on social media all through the season and, like me, many additionally appeared stunned by the snub. As defined to Ventaneando (through YouTube), he’s unfazed:
When it’s my time to be nominated, properly, somebody will get not noted, proper? And, absolutely, somebody who had many deserves. In order that’s how issues are. I want to not put an excessive amount of emphasis on it… to not suppose an excessive amount of about it… if I take into consideration what it means, which is that 14 nominations is the very best quantity {that a} Star Wars sequence has ever had.
It’s a level-headed tackle not receiving an award nomination if I ever heard one. It’s additionally price mentioning that the Excellent Lead Actor in a Drama Sequence class is crammed with some heavy hitters. Adam Scott (Severance), Sterling Okay. Brown (Paradise), Pedro Pascal (The Final of Us), Noah Wyle (The Pitt) and Gary Oldman (Gradual Horses) are all within the combine. I nonetheless wouldn’t argue with somebody for considering that Diego Luna was robbed, however know that Luna doesn’t see it that manner.
One thing that needs to be famous is that one different Star Wars present does beat Andor for probably the most Primetime Emmy nominations obtained for a single season. The primary season of The Mandalorian managed to attain 15 and gained seven. Nonetheless that doesn’t in any respect undercut the Cassian actor’s enthusiasm, and he revealed the awards class that has him probably the most excited:
The nomination that excites me probably the most is for Greatest Sequence, [Outstanding] Drama Sequence, as a result of that’s what celebrates the work of everybody. Clearly, I might have cherished to see not solely my identify but in addition the names of a lot of my fellow solid members.
I can’t blame the Rogue One star for being so excited concerning the present (which he served as an govt producer on) being up for the Emmys’ drama sequence award. That nod is a real testomony to the arduous work put in by the solid and crew. In fact, as a fan, it’s additionally arduous for me to not marvel over the 13 different nominations that the present earned. Try the entire listing down under:
- Excellent Manufacturing Design For A Narrative Interval Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or Extra)
- Excellent Image Modifying For A Drama Sequence
- Excellent Music Composition For A Sequence (Authentic Dramatic Rating)
- Excellent Authentic Music And Lyrics
- Excellent Sound Modifying For A Comedy Or Drama Sequence (One Hour)
- Excellent Particular Visible Results In A Season Or A Film
- Excellent Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes
- Excellent Cinematography For A Sequence (One Hour)
- Excellent Sound Mixing For A Comedy Or Drama Sequence (One Hour)
- Excellent Character Voice-Over Efficiency (Alan Tudyk)
- Excellent Visitor Actor In A Drama Sequence (Forest Whitaker)
- Excellent Writing For A Drama Sequence
- Excellent Directing For A Drama Sequence
- Excellent Drama Sequence
In fact, with its second season having completed amid the 2025 TV schedule, Andor’s run has come to an finish. Diego Luna is at peace with the present having ended because it has, and I’m proper there with him. It’s been superb to observe Luna’s journey not simply on the present however as an actor, contemplating there was a time the place he might largely simply e book “drug supplier” roles. So the truth that he was even being proposed as a doable nominee for Excellent Lead Actor is a real win in and of itself.
Try Diego Luna and co.’s glorious work on each seasons of Andor now by streaming them on Disney+. Additionally, take a look at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards once they air on CBS on Sunday, September 14 at 8 p.m. ET.