Apple TV exec discusses Emmy success, return dates for key series
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Apple TV programming head Matt Cherniss discussed the platform's Emmy performance and the return timelines for several series in an interview with Variety. Apple TV earned 87 Emmy nominations across 15 programs from 31 submitted titles, which Cherniss attributed to a "quality over quantity" strategy. The horror comedy "Widow's Bay" led with 19 nominations, followed by freshman drama "Pluribus" with 18. Cherniss addressed the return of "Severance," "Pluribus," and other shows, noting production complexities and scheduling challenges. He stated that "Severance" is nearing production and that "Pluribus" creator Vince Gilligan is taking time with Season 2. Cherniss also confirmed that "The Studio" will return next year but did not lock down a specific date.
What’s reported
Apple TV received 87 Emmy nominations across 15 programs from 31 submitted titles.
"Widow's Bay" earned 19 nominations, the third most of any show.
"Pluribus" earned 18 nominations, including best drama.
Other nominated shows: "Shrinking" (10), "Slow Horses" (9), "Palm Royale" (8), "Murderbot" (3), "Mr. Scorsese" (3), "The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy" (2), "Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age" (2).
"Severance," "The Studio," and "Ted Lasso" were not in contention this year but will return.
Cherniss said "Severance" is nearing production and "totally delivers."
Cherniss said "Pluribus" Season 2 returning for the next Emmy cycle would be "tough."
Cherniss said "Widow's Bay" Season 2 returning for the next Emmy cycle would be "tough."
"The Studio" will return next year, but no specific date is locked.
"The Morning Show" has no announcement about being the final season.
Apple TV communications head Rita Cooper Lee said there is no news to report on "The Savant."
Open questions
Exact return dates for "Severance," "Pluribus," and "Widow's Bay" Season 2.
Whether "The Morning Show" will end after its current season.
Status of "The Savant."
Key figures
Matt Cherniss, Apple TV programming head
Katie Dippold, creator of "Widow's Bay"
Vince Gilligan, creator of "Pluribus"
Ben Stiller, involved in "Severance"
Rita Cooper Lee, Apple TV communications head
Jon Hamm, actor in "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jonathan Trapper, involved in "Your Friends & Neighbors"
Jen Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, involved in "The Morning Show"
David E. Kelley, involved in "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, cast of "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
Ike Barinholtz, mentioned in relation to "The Studio"
Sources: Variety
