Matthew Rhys won the Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a limited series for “The Beast in Me” Season 2, beating fellow nominees Riz Ahmed, Jason Bateman for “Black Rabbit”, Charlie Hunnam and Oscar Isaac. Bateman’s nomination recognized his performance in “Black Rabbit.”
Why it matters
Bateman’s Emmy nomination highlights his work on “Black Rabbit,” which his followers may view as a career milestone.
Key facts
- Matthew Rhys won the Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series for “The Beast in Me” Season 2.
- Jason Bateman was nominated for the same Emmy category for his role in “Black Rabbit.”
- The other nominees were Riz Ahmed for “Bait,” Charlie Hunnam for “Monster: The Ed Gein Story,” and Oscar Isaac for “Beef.”
- The award recognized performances in limited‑series television programming.
Evidence
Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet.
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