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Rhea Seehorn and “Pluribus” Lead Apple TV+ to Record Emmy Nominations
7/10/2026, 9:05:40 AM
Emmy Nominations: A Historic Sweep
Apple TV+’s sci-fi drama “Pluribus” earned 18 Emmy nominations on Wednesday morning, the most for a debut drama. Nominations span Drama Series, Writing, Directing (creator Vince Gilligan), Lead Actress (Rhea Seehorn), Supporting Actress (Karolina Wydra) and Supporting Actor (Carlos-Manuel Vesga).
Series Background and Creative Team
“Pluribus” follows novelist Carol Sturka, who is excluded from a global “happiness pandemic.” Created by Vince Gilligan—known for “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul”—the show reunites him with Seehorn, who played Kim Wexler on the latter. Supporting cast includes Karolina Wydra (Zosia), Carlos-Manuel Vesga (Manousos) and Miriam Shor (Helen).
Cast Reactions
After the nominations, Seehorn, still in pajamas, said she “started crying 100%” and shared a “little cry together” with co-stars via phone and text. She expressed gratitude for the show’s design, editing, writing, music and sound, noting she had not left her couch since the announcement. Wydra, who entered the role without an agent, said she was “in shock” and called the experience “living in the dream.” Both highlighted a collaborative “family” atmosphere on set.
Data and Statistics
- Total nominations: 18
- Key categories: Drama Series, Writing, Directing, Lead Actress, Supporting Actress, Supporting Actor
- Production status: Season 2 in production
Official Statements & Responses
Seehorn said the series aims to “reward the intelligence of our audience” and that writers are “working hard” to preserve quality. She is “dying to read scripts” for season 2 but has avoided the office to not “disturb” the team. Wydra praised the on-set camaraderie, describing the cast’s bond as a “sister-sister connection.” Gilligan’s Writing and Directing nominations underscore his continued partnership with Seehorn.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The second season is confirmed in production, yet neither Seehorn nor the studio disclosed a premiere date. Seehorn reiterated, “I don’t know what I’m doing with the atom bomb in the driveway,” leaving the cliffhanger’s resolution unrevealed.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I started crying 100%,” — Rhea Seehorn, Lead Actress nominee
- “I’m just so grateful,” — Rhea Seehorn, Lead Actress nominee
- “ I do not know what I’m doing with the atom bomb in the driveway, I can tell you that.” — Rhea Seehorn, Lead Actress nominee
- “I love the storytelling, how much Vince and I would drill down on making this as authentic as we could in terms of an everyman who has to deal with an insane situation,” — Rhea Seehorn, Lead Actress nominee
- “in shock” — Karolina Wydra, Supporting Actress nominee
What’s Next
Season 2 of “Pluribus” is in production, but no release date has been announced. The creative team says upcoming scripts will aim to preserve series’ “quality” and “intelligence” for fans.
