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Yahoo
19-07-2025
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‘Severance' star Tramell Tillman earns historic nomination
The post 'Severance' star Tramell Tillman earns historic nomination appeared first on ClutchPoints. Jackson State University alum and 'Severance' star Tramell Tillman has been nominated for an Emmy Award. Tillman is nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series category. If he wins, he will be the first Black actor to win in this category. Tillman portrays the stern and occasionally humorous Mr. Milchick in the Apple TV+ original series. He becomes a manager at the intriguing and dangerous Lumon Industries, which permits workers to split their brains, keeping their personal and professional memories and lives entirely apart, by implementing a novel and innovative practice known as severance. Earlier this year, 'Severance' paid homage to HBCU culture in its Season 2 finale. During the season, Tillman was contacted by the executive producer and director of the show regarding the marching band scene. Tillman said he used this scene to connect to his background as a two-time HBCU attendee. He studied pre-med at Xavier University of Louisiana prior to graduating from Jackson State. In an interview with TV Guide, Tillman discussed his time at Jackson State with the marching band. 'And the second [marching band performance] is a big nod to HBCU bands. I graduated from an HBCU, Jackson State University, and their band is the Sonic Boom of the South, the best marching band in the entire world. When I was a student at Jackson State University, I would marvel at the Boom, especially the agility and the endurance of the majorettes and the drum majors and the band as a whole. So this was my opportunity to live the fantasy of being a drum major at Jackson State University.' Tillman earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Jackson State in 2008. Years later, he graduated from the University of Tennessee with an MFA in acting. He spent more than ten years working in the charity sector before deciding to pursue acting full-time. Before securing his breakthrough role on 'Severance' in 2022, Tillman featured in a number of films, television series, and theatrical performances. This year, 'Severance' has 27 nominations in the Emmy awards. Related: Memphis assistant Nolan Smith agrees to coach Tennessee State Tigers Related: Southern University Omega Psi Phi chapter suspended following Caleb Wilson death Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Severance' leads Television Critics Association Awards nominations with 5
Severance is very much in(nie) with the Television Critics Association. The Apple TV+ drama topped Wednesday's 41st TCA Awards nominations with five nominations haul includes Program of the Year, drama series, and triple bids in Individual Achievement in Drama for Adam Scott, Britt Lower, and Tramell shows are tied with four nominations apiece: Adolescence, Hacks, The Pitt, and The Studio. All four plus Severance will compete in Program of the Year alongside Andor, The Rehearsal, and The White year, TCA dropped down to six slots per category after expanding to eight in 2021, but it has now reverted to eight. No reason was given for last year's or this year's was also unprecedented double-dipping last year by three shows — Baby Reindeer, Ripley, and Fargo — which were nominated in both drama and limited. There is no such case this drama series, Severance faces Andor, Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire, Industry, The Last of Us, Matlock, The Pitt, and The White Lotus. After scoring five bids for its first season in 2023, The Last of Us only nabbed one nomination for its sophomore Achievement in Drama has nine nominees. Scott, Lower, and Tillman will duke it out against Jacob Anderson (Interview With the Vampire), Kathy Bates (Matlock), Owen Cooper (Adolescence), Stephen Graham (Adolescence), Diego Luna (Andor), and Noah Wyle (The Pitt). There are only two women in the lineup, which stacks the odds against the category to crown its 10th consecutive female winner. Last year, Anna Sawai (Shōgun) prevailed. The last male champ was Jon Hamm (Mad Men) in is the fourth show to earn three Individual Achievement in Drama nominations in the same year after The Practice in 1999, The West Wing in 2000, and Succession in 2023. The Practice's and The West Wing's triple plays are arguably more impressive as they occurred in fields of five (Succession's was also in a field of nine). Of these, only The Practice notched a win, for David E. Kelley in a tie with James Gandolfini (The Sopranos). Gandolfini also triumphed in 2000. Rhea Seehorn (Better Call Saul) won in 2023, becoming the first supporting player to win the comedy, Hacks will go for back-to-back series victories against 2022 winner Abbott Elementary, English Teacher, Nobody Wants This, The Rehearsal, Shrinking, Somebody Somewhere, The Studio, and What We Do in the its drama counterpart, Individual Achievement in Comedy also has nine nominees. Jean Smart (Hacks) will aim for a record third win in the category. For the first time, her co-star Hannah Einbinder is nominated alongside her. The other nominees are Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear), Bridget Everett (Somebody Somewhere), Nathan Fielder (The Rehearsal), Harrison Ford (Shrinking), Janelle James (Abbott Elementary), Seth Rogen (The Studio), and Michelle Williams (Dying for Sex).Williams could make TCA Awards history as the first person to win both individual achievement categories. She took home the drama honor in 2019 for her eventual Emmy-winning turn on Fosse/ Bear, which received five and four nominations, respectively, the past two years, only received the sole bid for Coló limited series/TV movie/specials race features Adolescence, Agatha All Along, Disclaimer, Dying for Sex, The Penguin, Rebel Ridge, Say Nothing, and Sirens.A new rule this year stipulates that only ongoing shows are eligible for the new program category. The nominees are Common Side Effects, English Teacher, Matlock, Nobody Wants This, North of North, Paradise, The Pitt, and The and recipients of the Career Achievement and Heritage Awards will be announced later this summer. There is no in-person ceremony for the fifth time in six years as TCA's summer press tour was the full list of nominees of the YearAdolescence — NetflixAndor — Disney+Hacks — HBO MaxThe Pitt — HBO MaxThe Rehearsal — HBOSeverance — Apple TV+The Studio — Apple TV+The White Lotus — HBOOutstanding Achievement in ComedyAbbott Elementary — ABC (2022 winner)English Teacher — FX Hacks — HBO Max (2024 winner)Nobody Wants This — NetflixThe Rehearsal — HBOShrinking — Apple TV+Somebody Somewhere — HBOThe Studio — Apple TV+What We Do in the Shadows — FXOutstanding Achievement in DramaAndor — Disney+Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire — AMCIndustry — HBO The Last of Us — HBOMatlock — CBSThe Pitt — HBO MaxSeverance — Apple TV+The White Lotus — HBO Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or SpecialsAdolescence — NetflixAgatha All Along — Disney+Disclaimer — Apple TV+Dying for Sex— FXThe Penguin — HBO Rebel Ridge — NetflixSay Nothing — FXSirens — NetflixOutstanding New ProgramCommon Side Effects — Adult SwimEnglish Teacher — FX Matlock — CBSNobody Wants This — NetflixNorth of North — NetflixParadise — HuluThe Pitt — HBO MaxThe Studio — Apple TV+Individual Achievement in DramaJacob Anderson, Anne Rice's Interview With the Vampire — AMCKathy Bates, Matlock — CBSOwen Cooper, Adolescence — NetflixStephen Graham, Adolescence — NetflixBritt Lower, Severance — Apple TV+Diego Luna, Andor — Disney+Adam Scott, Severance — Apple TV+ Tramell Tillman, Severance — Apple TV+Noah Wyle, The Pitt — HBO MaxIndividual Achievement in ComedyLiza Colón-Zayas, The Bear — FXHannah Einbinder, Hacks — HBO MaxBridget Everett, Somebody Somewhere — HBO Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal — HBO Harrison Ford, Shrinking — Apple TV+Janelle James, Abbott Elementary — ABC Seth Rogen, The Studio — Apple TV+Jean Smart, Hacks — HBO Max (2021 and 2024 winner)Michelle Williams, Dying for Sex — FXOutstanding Achievement in News and Information60 Minutes — CBS (2012 winner)The Americas — NBCBad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing — Netflix Frontline — PBS (Eight-time winner in category)Leonardo da Vinci — PBSPBS NewsHour — PBSPee-wee as Himself — HBO We Will Dance Again — Paramount+Outstanding Achievement in Variety, Talk or SketchThe Daily Show — Comedy Central Everybody's Live with John Mulaney – Netflix Hot Ones — YouTubeJimmy Kimmel Live! — ABCLate Night with Seth Meyers — NBCThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert — CBSLast Week Tonight with John Oliver — HBO (2018, 2019 and 2021 winner)Saturday Night Live — NBCSNL50: The Anniversary Special — NBCOutstanding Achievement in RealityThe Amazing Race — CBS (2011 and 2022 winner)The Boyfriend — NetflixConan O'Brien Must Go — HBO MaxCouples Therapy — Showtime (2021 winner)Culinary Class Wars — NetflixRuPaul's Drag Race — MTV (2014 winner)Survivor — CBSTop Chef — BravoThe Traitors — Peacock (2024 winner)Outstanding Achievement in Family ProgrammingDoctor Who — Disney+ (2024 winner)Forever — NetflixHeartstopper — NetflixJentry Chau vs. the Underworld — NetflixStar Trek: Prodigy — NetflixWizards Beyond Waverly Place — Disney ChannelWondLa — Apple TV+XO, Kitty — NetflixYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man — Disney+Outstanding Achievement in Children's ProgrammingBluey Minisodes — Disney+ Carl the Collector — PBS Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood — PBS (2016 winner in youth category)Donkey Hodie — PBS Odd Squad — PBS Sesame Street — HBO (2001, 2011 and 2018 winner in youth category)Win or Lose — Disney+Wonder Pets in the City — Apple TV+ More from Gold Derby 'Ne Zha 2,' explained: How it became the biggest animated film ever and is recruiting Oscar talent for the U.S. release Everything to know about 'Too Much,' Lena Dunham's Netflix TV show starring Megan Stalter that's kinda, sorta 'based on a true story' Best of Gold Derby Everything to know about 'Too Much,' Lena Dunham's Netflix TV show starring Megan Stalter that's kinda, sorta 'based on a true story' Cristin Milioti, Amanda Seyfried, Michelle Williams, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actress interviews Paul Giamatti, Stephen Graham, Cooper Koch, and the best of our Emmy Limited Series/Movie Actor interviews Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Casting News: Severance Duo on Millionaire, Steve Carell Comedy Casts Bridesmaids Vet and More
The celebrity pairings for the new season of ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (premiering Wednesday, July 23) include Severance's Tramell Tillman and Zach Cherry, Community's Joel McHale and Jim Rash, former Office mates Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez, Good Will Hunting know-it-all Matt Damon and Jeopardy! GOAT Ken Jennings, and podcasters Sarah Silverman and Marc Maron. Other team-ups on tap: The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng, Whose Line hosts Drew Carey and Aisha Tyler, Workaholics' Adam Devine and Anders Holm, CNN's Jake Tapper and Kaitlan Collins, Kal Penn and Jameela Jamil, Helen Hunt and Dan Bucatinsky, Brad Goreski and Gary Janetti, Joe Buck and Oliver Hudson, Mike Birbiglia and Atsuko Okatsuka, Jillian Bell and Chloe Fineman, and Asif Ali and Saagar Shaikh. More from TVLine Severance's Tramell Tillman Breaks Down Milchick's Finale Dance Moves, Hints That 'Everything's in Danger' in Season 3 Severance's Dichen Lachman Dissects Finale's 'Heartbreaking' Twist, Season 3 'Possibilities' for Gemma — Watch Bill Lawrence: Scrubs Revival 'Looks at How the System Has Changed' - And Who, Potentially, Has Scrubbed Out In other recent casting news… * Annie Mumolo (Bridesmaids) has joined the cast of HBO's untitled Bill Lawrence comedy starring Steve Carell, per Deadline. Mumolo will play the ex-wife of Carell's character. * The previously announced Bachelor in Paradise Season 10 cast will also include The Golden Bachelor's April, Kathy, Leslie and Natascha, and Golden Bachelorette's CK, Jack, Keith, Kim and RJ, as well as Gary. * Peacock's Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake has added Devin Kessler (Godfather of Harlem), Cameron Scoggins (Nashville) and newcomer Gwendolyn Sundstrom to the cast as series regulars, per Deadline. Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Mission Impossible X Reviews: Tom Cruise's MI swansong is as impressive as the press tour led fans to believe
Tom Cruise is back doing what he does best — running through chaos, dangling from impossible heights, and trying to save the world one explosive stunt at a time. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning marks the eighth and final entry in the beloved action series, and with its global theatrical release last week, fans and critics alike are weighing in on whether this swan song sticks the landing. From the get-go, the film delivers everything you expect from a Mission: Impossible movie: secret identities, exotic locales, and a driving score that never lets up. But while many fans are calling it a spectacular finale, others feel the movie is weighed down by its own ambition. On social media platform X, one user raved: '#MissionImpossible the Final Reckoning is ONE OF THE BEST ACTION MOVIES & PEAK of Tom Cruise's action career. The sum of all his stunt work have lead to this. Biplane stunt is the BEST STUNT I'VE EVER SEEN. A 3 hour CINEMATIC FEAST for movie fans & LOVE LETTER TO THE FRANCHISE!!!' Another chimed in with a more specific moment of appreciation: 'I will say despite all my issues with Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning there's a line reading by Tramell Tillman that made me impulsively start clapping out of how perfect it was.' Another comment read, 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - THE FINAL RECKONING is exhilarating, suspenseful, and features some truly breathtaking sequences; the submarine one is right up there for best of the year. This one is definitely for the fans and your mission is to see it on the biggest screen possible!' However, the praise isn't universal. Some early viewers pointed to pacing issues and a story that didn't quite hit the emotional or narrative highs of earlier entries. 'I liked Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, didn't love it. Strange editing choices, feels like things set up or established in the last one don't fully pay off, uneven pacing, but man when the movie is working, there's nothing else like it. The last half is fu**ing insane,' said one. Another claimed, 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is too long & overstuffed to the point it's boring at times. They drip fed the audience especially at the start. Lazy storytelling & questionable editing in places. The action of the final act is spectacular but it was too late.' Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and co-written with Erik Jendresen, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the follow-up to 2023's Dead Reckoning Part One. It features the return of Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt alongside franchise regulars Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Henry Czerny, and Angela Bassett. The story picks up the escalating threat from a rogue AI system known as the Entity and follows Hunt as he grapples with loyalty, trust, and the weight of his past decisions. The Final Reckoning might not be the flawless goodbye some hoped for, but there's no denying its ambition or the sheer scale of its action. For many fans, it's a fitting tribute to an era of practical stunts and old-school espionage thrills. For others, it's a film that needed tighter editing and a more focused story. What did you think about the movie?
CBS News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Tramell Tillman's journey from "Severance" to facing off with Tom Cruise in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning"
Actor Tramell Tillman, known for his role in the award-winning series "Severance," makes his action franchise debut in "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," playing Captain Bledsoe, commander of a stealth U.S. submarine. Director Christopher McQuarrie specifically sought out Tillman for the role after becoming a fan of his work on "Severance." "He reached out and said that, you know, there's a role in it for you," Tillman said. "I mean, it was kind of bizarre. I didn't know exactly what he wanted." When McQuarrie shifted the conversation from "Severance" to the Mission: Impossible project, Tillman had to make a practical decision. "I did have to check my schedule, that was not a lie," Tillman said." "But as soon as I hung up with Christopher McQuarrie, I called my team and said, we have to figure this out." Internally, Tillman said he was thrilled. "It's like, yes, it's finally happening," he said. Critics have taken notice of Tillman's performance, with reviews calling him "the real standout" who "steals every scene." Working alongside Tom Cruise presented unique challenges. "I had to compete with a shirtless, wet Tom Cruise," Tillman joked. "He does not skip a day in the gym. So I had to make sure I was on my up game." Tillman also praised Cruise as a collaborator. "So Tom is so generous as a scene partner. He really cares about the work. He is committed to the craft, and he cares about the crew. He gives people the space to learn and to have the resources they need to tell the story." How Tillman became an actor Tillman's path to Hollywood wasn't conventional. He initially studied to become an orthopedic surgeon at Xavier University before switching careers after his freshman year. "I was in chem lab and I was bored to tears," Tillman recalled. "I said, you know, I wanna follow my dream. I wanna do the thing that lights me up." That dream was acting, which began for Tillman at age 10 in church plays. As for the surreal nature of his current success, Tillman remains grounded. "It doesn't feel real," he said. "I'm kind of waiting for the shoe to drop a little bit, but I'm really honored and doing my best to take it all in, day by day." "Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning" is distributed by Paramount Pictures, which is part of CBS' parent company, Paramount Global. The film hits theaters on Friday, May 23.
