DC’s The Penguin Sets Emmy Nomination Record for 2025

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The drama series “The Penguin” is heading to the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with the highest number of nominations for a limited series. Apple TV+’s “Severance” earned the most nominations overall, with 27, but “The Penguin” followed closely behind with 24 nods as the second-most nominated drama. HBO’s “The White Lotus” and Apple’s “The Studio” received 23 nominations each, while “The Batman” spinoff starring Colin Farrell as the Penguin took the lead in the Limited Series categories, which also include FX’s “Dying for Sex,” Netflix’s “Adolescence,” “Black Mirror,” and “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Mendendez Story.

In this scenario, the TV series jointly produced by Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios, overseen by showrunner Lauren LeFranc and directed by Matt Reeves, will face off against shows like “Black Mirror”, “Dying for Sex”, “Monsters”, and the 13-time nominee “Adolescence” in the category of Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series.

Previously honored with his third Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award for portraying a Batman villain in a ten-episode series, Farrell has been nominated in the category of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Other nominees in this category include Jake Gyllenhaal (for his work in “Presumed Innocent”), Stephen Graham (“Adolescence”), Brian Tyree Henry (“Dope Thief”), and Cooper Koch (“Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Mendendez Story”).

2024’s ComicBook’s Golden Issue winner for Best Female TV Character, Cristin Miloti, has been nominated for the Outstanding Lead Actress award in the category of Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, recognition she earned for her portrayal of Sofia Falcone/Gigante. Joining her in this category are Cate Blanchett, Meghann Fahy, Rashida Jones, and Michelle Williams, each of whom is nominated for their respective roles. Meanwhile, Deirdre O’Connell has received her first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series, for her portrayal of Oz’s mother, Francis Cobb.

In addition to its nominations, “The Penguin” was recognized in several categories. These include Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup, for which Mike Marino, prosthetic designer and Oscar-nominated makeup artist, along with special effects artists Michael Fontaine, Crystal Jurado, Diana Choi, Claire Flewin, Jerry Constantine, Yoichi Art Sakamoto, and Bobby Diehl were nominated. It also received a nomination for Outstanding Writing For A Drama Series, specifically for the episode “A Great Or Little Thing,” penned by LeFranc. Lastly, it was nominated for Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Or Anthology Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score) for “After Hours,” composed by Mick Giacchino, who is a first-time Emmy nominee and the son of Michael Giacchino, composer for “The Batman.

See the full list of The Penguin‘s 2025 Emmy nominations below:

Outstanding Limited Or Anthology Series

This production is overseen by Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, and Colin Farrell, all serving as executive producers. Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski, Vladimir Cvetko, Erika L. Johnson, Noelle Valdivia, John McCutcheon, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell, and Dana Robin are also involved in the production in various roles, with Dana Robin credited as a producer.

Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Colin Farrell
Stephen Graham
Jake Gyllenhaal
Brian Tyree Henry
Cooper Koch

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Cate Blanchett
Meagan Fahy
Cristin Milioti
Michelle Williams
Rashida Jones

Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More)

Welcome Back”

Produced by HBO Max, HBO, Acid and Tender Productions, 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Dylan Clark Productions, Chapel Place Productions, Zobot Projects, DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Television
Kalina Ivanov, Deborah Wheatley (Production Designer), Rich Murray (Supervising Art Director), Richard Devine and Set Decorator
(Credit for the visual design of the film)

Outstanding Casting For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

Cindy Tolan, Casting by Suzanne Ryan, Casting by

Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

“Top Hat”
David Franco, Director of Photography

Exceptional Modern Costumes for a Limited Series or Movie: A Noteworthy Project”

Kate Smith, Lead Costumer
Austin Wittick, Costume Design Assistant
Becca Freund, Costume Design Assistant
Esther J. Han, Costume Design Assistant

Exceptional Direction in a Limited Series or Anthology Production or Film”

“Hundred Years and Counting” (alternatively, “Cent’anni”)
Directed by Helen Shaver

“A Small Yet Significant Thing”
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger

Outstanding Picture Editing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

1. “Euphoria” – Sarah Lee, Editor

2. “Euphoria” – Sarah Lee, Editor

This way, the meaning remains consistent with the original term “Bliss,” but it is now easier for a broader audience to understand and appreciate.

In my humble opinion as a movie critic, the title design of this film is nothing short of remarkable. Kudos to Aaron Becker, the Creative Director, and his team: Joseph Ahn, Michael Lo, Hsien Lun Su, Alasdair Willson, and Ben Hurand. Their combined efforts have truly elevated the opening credits from mere formalities to captivating pieces of art that set the tone for the entire movie experience.

Modern Makeup Artistry (Excluding Prosthetics)”

– Martha Melendez, Lead Makeup Artist
– Kim Collea, Main Makeup Artist
– Maria Maio, Makeup Artist

Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup

Outside of Regular Work Hours”

Mike Marino, Prosthetic Designer
Michael Fontaine, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Crystal Jurado, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Diana Choi, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Claire Flewin, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Jerry Constantine, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Yoichi Art Sakamoto, Special Makeup Effects Artist
Bobby Diehl, Special Makeup Effects Artist

Excellent Original Soundtrack for a Miniseries, TV Show, Film or Special Event: Mick Giacchino’s ‘After Hours’

Excellent work in Sound Editing for a Series, Limited Series or Anthology, Movie or Special. Contributions from Rich Bologna, Co-Supervising Sound Editor and others including Larry Zipf, Michael McMenomy, Angela Organ, Tony Martinez, Wyatt Sprague, Diego Perez, Matt Haasch, Ben Holiday, Luke Dennis, and Gareth Rhys Jones.

Exceptional Sound Mixing Achievement for a Limited Series or Anthology Production/Movie

“After Hours”
Rich Bologna – Re-Recording Mixer
Andy Kris – Re-Recording Mixer
Cristof Gebert – Production Mixer
Julien Pirrie – Foley Mixer

Exceptional Visual Effects in a Single Episode: ‘Bliss’

Overseen by Johnny Han (Overall VFX Supervisor) and Michelle Rose (Overall VFX Producer),
Alexandre Prod’homme served as the On-Set VFX Supervisor, while Erin Sullivan handled the role of VFX Editor.
Goran Pavles, Emanuel Fuchs, Ed Bruce, Nathaniel Larouche, and Adrien Saint Girons all played significant roles as Vendor VFX Supervisors.

Outstanding Stunt Coordination For Drama Programming

Stephen Pope, Stunt Coordinator

Outstanding Stunt Performance

Corey Pierno, Stunt Performer
Chris Gombos, Stunt Performer

Outstanding Writing For A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie

“A Great or Little Thing”
Lauren LeFranc, Written by

Alongside Rhenzy Feliz, Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Clancy Brown, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Michael Zegen, Carmen Ejogo, and Theo Rossi, the entire series of “The Penguin” is currently available for streaming on HBO Max.

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2025-07-15 20:43