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After Emmy wins for Pluribus, Gilligan says the Season 2 plan is mapped and the first two scripts are written, with the rest in progress. Filming is set to begin very soon, Seehorn confirms she hasn’t seen full scripts yet, and the cast will be updated as production nears, signaling a potential next-year premiere.
Vince Gilligan said backstage at the Primetime Emmys that Pluribus Season 2 is mapped out—first two scripts are written, the rest of the season outlined and in progress—with plans to share the full arc with Rhea Seehorn, who hasn’t read the scripts; Gilligan notes the show's themes predate Covid and AI developments.
Rhea Seehorn won her first Emmy for lead actress in a drama for Apple TV+’s Pluribus, Vince Gilligan’s post-apocalyptic sci‑fi series, portraying Carol Sturka as one of the last people with free will in a world ruled by a hive mind; she beat nominees including Keri Russell, Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti and Zendaya, thanked Gilligan and fellow nominees, and noted that Season 2 is in development with writing wrapped and filming expected this fall, though a premiere date hasn’t been announced.
Apple TV dominated the 2026 Primetime Emmys with eight wins (six for Widow's Bay, two for Pluribus), while Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win lead acting in two different categories for Widow's Bay and Netflix's The Beast in Me; HBO and Netflix also collected top honors across various categories.
Rhea Seehorn won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for Apple TV+’s Pluribus, portraying Carol Sturka, marking her first Primetime win. She defeated Carrie Coon, Chase Infiniti, Keri Russell and Zendaya; Pluribus has already secured several Emmys, while Better Call Saul famously never won. Seehorn thanked Vince Gilligan and the crew onstage at the 78th Emmys in Los Angeles.
Apple TV+'s Widow's Bay led the 78th Emmy Awards with six wins (14 total for the weekend), including Outstanding Comedy Series, while The Pitt and Pluribus each won two; Matthew Rhys made Emmys history by taking two lead actor prizes in a single year, and Allison Janney and Jean Smart tied the all-time record with eight acting Emmys. Michael J. Fox received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award as part of the night’s honors.
Apple TV+'s Widow’s Bay led the 2026 Emmy Awards with 14 wins across Primetime and Creative Arts, including best comedy series and major acting and writing honors, while HBO Max’s The Pitt and the limited series DTF St. Louis each claimed seven trophies; Pluribus also scored multiple wins as Apple TV’s drama continued to attract accolades across categories.
Apple TV+ earned a record 87 Emmy nominations largely thanks to Widow’s Bay (19) and Pluribus (18), with Shrinking, Slow Horses and Margot’s Got Money Troubles also recognized; Apple submitted 31 shows, far fewer than Netflix or HBO, reflecting its quality-over-quantity strategy. In a Deadline interview, Apple’s Matt Cherniss celebrated the momentum, explained timing choices behind Widow’s Bay’s rollout, noted Morning Show’s lone nomination this year, and signaled confidence about next year’s slate, including Ted Lasso’s return and ongoing development of major projects across drama, comedy and limited series.
The 2026 Emmy nominations were revealed with The Pitt leading all nominees (25), Hacks close behind at 24 (a comedy record), and Widow’s Bay with 19 for the most noms among new shows; other top nominees include Pluribus (18), Beef (16), DTF St. Louis (13), and SNL and Spider-Noir (11 each). The Creative Arts Emmys will precede the main ceremony, which Mariska Hargitay will host on NBC/Peacock on Sept. 14; nominations were announced in two batches originally, but this year all were unveiled on July 8. The article also lists nominees across major categories such as Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, Best Limited/Anthology Series, and various acting categories, with detailed lineup.
Vince Gilligan explains why Pluribus’ Season 2 is worth the wait, detailing a deliberately planned, high‑budget production that spanned Albuquerque, the Canary Islands, and Bilbao for a nine‑episode arc. The ensemble, led by Seehorn and Karolina Wydra as Zosia, navigates a complex, shared‑consciousness world, with Gilligan stressing not rushing the process and working from extensive outlines to get it right. Apple TV+’s Pluribus is noted as the streamer’s most watched series, underscoring the scale and ambition behind Gilligan’s approach and the season’s forthcoming path.
Bryan Cranston and Rhea Seehorn sit for Variety and CNN’s Actors on Actors to discuss Vince Gilligan’s Pluribus, Seehorn’s Carol Sturka, Cranston’s Hal-tinged return in Malcolm in the Middle and other Gilligan-verse moments, and how they work with little pre-planned scripts. They praise the seeds-the-writers plant, reflect on past roles (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul), and note Catherine O’Hara’s influence, while hinting at future collaborations like The Studio.
At the Gotham Television Awards, HBO Max’s I Love LA won Breakthrough Comedy Series and Apple TV+’s Pluribus won Breakthrough Drama; DTF St. Louis took Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. In acting honors, Tim Robinson (The Chair Company) won Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series, Chase Infiniti (The Testimates) won Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series, Babou Cessay (Alien: Earth) and Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes) won Supporting Comedy and Drama respectively, and Michael Shannon (Death by Lightning) won Lead in a Limited or Anthology Series; HBO Max earned the most trophies (five) while Netflix led nominations.
DTF St. Louis led the 2026 Gotham TV Awards with two wins (outstanding limited or anthology series and best supporting performance for David Harbour). Michael Shannon won best lead performance in a limited/anthology series for Death by Lightning, which tied Big Mistakes for the most nominations (four). Other winners included I Love LA for Breakthrough Comedy Series; Tim Robinson for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series (The Chair Company); Chase Infiniti for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series (The Testaments); Babou Ceesay for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Drama Series (Alien: Earth); Linda Cardellini for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Limited/Anthology Series (DTF St. Louis); Pluribus for Breakthrough Drama Series; Reflection in a Dead Diamond for Outstanding Original Film; and Cory Michael Smith for Outstanding Performance in an Original Film (Mountainhead).
At the 2026 Gotham TV Awards, HBO Max’s DTF St. Louis led the night with multiple wins, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and a Supporting Performance for David Harbour; Pluribus won Breakthrough Drama Series, I Love LA won Breakthrough Comedy Series, and Chase Infiniti earned Outstanding Lead Performance in a Drama Series for The Testaments. Other winners included Michael Shannon (Lead in Death by Lightning), Tim Robinson (Lead in The Chair Company), Laurie Metcalf (Supporting in Big Mistakes), Katrina: Come Hell and High Water (Breakthrough Nonfiction Series), Reflection in a Dead Diamond (Outstanding Original Film), and Cory Michael Smith (Lead in Mountainhead). Special honorees included Claire Danes, Kerry Washington, Michelle Pfeiffer, the Duffer brothers, and the ensemble of Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
The 86th Peabody Awards announced 34 winners across entertainment, documentary, news, and more, with HBO Max earning the most wins and titles like Heated Rivalry (Crave/HBO Max) and Apple TV’s Pluribus among the honorees; Netflix, Disney+, PBS and others also scored multiple wins. Winners were chosen from 1,000+ nominees by 28 jurors, and the May 31 ceremony will feature career and trailblazer honors for Amy Poehler, Sterling Harjo, James L. Brooks, and PBS Kids, signaling a shift toward a unified celebration of storytelling that can change culture.