Nominations were announced on Wednesday primetime emmy awards And last of us A whopping 24 nominations were receivedthat includes Best Lead Actress in a drama series for the protagonist of the series Bella Ramsey, However, there’s just one small problem: Ramsey is non-binary and in a recent interview with British Vogue she declared that the pronouns “they/she” are “the truest thing” to her. Ramsey’s nomination in a genre award category is the latest in an ongoing discussion about how awards and the industry at large can honor non-binary artists and talent, and now The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin has spoken about it. talked to. Speaking to Variety, Mazin said the situation is challenging, but he hopes non-binary artists will soon get the recognition they deserve.
“I talk to Bella about everything, so obviously we talked about it,” Mazin said while talking with the actor about her nomination in the gender category. “It is a really interesting challenge. On the one hand, the gender conversation has changed dramatically and in a very progressive and positive way. On the other hand, we have to make sure that by moving across gender categories, we don’t overlook people who have been traditionally marginalized… and we know that in non-gender categories like directing and writing, women have historically been underrepresented. Has gone. I don’t know the answer, but I hope that soon non-binary artists will be given the respectful and fair recognition they deserve.”
Yellowjacket star not considered for Emmy due to gender award categories
Gender-based award levels are a growing problem, even leaving some talent out of the selection process. Yellowjackets star Liv Hewson, who plays young Van Palmer on Showtime’s hit series, previously revealed she was barred from the Emmys based on gender categories. Hewson is non-binary and uses the pronouns “they” and “they”.
Hewson said, “There’s no place for me in the acting categories.” “It would be wrong of me to introduce myself as an actress. There is no point in me hanging out with boys. It is a very simple thing and not that challenging. I cannot propose myself for this as there is no space.”
House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy, who plays Rhaenyra Targaryen, is also non-binary and was nominated in the Best Actress category at January’s Golden Globes, which she called “ironic.”
D’Arcy explained, “It’s kind of surreal because when I started out, I really felt like I had to pretend, that I had to present myself as a woman to be successful in this industry.” Will happen.” “Anyway, it wasn’t sustainable and I stopped showing off and, weirdly, that’s when I got nominated for Best Actress at the Golden Globes. Which is a wonderful irony. I think the most important thing is that the space for trans and gender non-conforming people is getting bigger and bigger. So, I feel very privileged.”
Some industry awards have already moved away from genre acting categories.
While many awards are still deciding how to run their acting categories, the Gotham Awards have already made some changes. In 2021, the Gotham Film and Media Institute announced that, in lieu of the Best Actor and Best Actress categories, acting trophies would be awarded for Outstanding Lead Performance and Outstanding Supporting Performance, no longer considering the gender of the performer.
“The decision to introduce gender-neutral lead and supporting acting awards now builds on the legacy of the 24-year-old Gotham Breakthrough Actor Award (and this year it will be renamed the ‘Gotham Breakthrough Performer Award’), which has been replaced by the Gotham Breakthrough Actor Award. Gender-neutral since its inception and has previously honored artists such as Amy Adams, Elliott Page, Michael B. Jordan, Tessa Thompson and Anya Taylor-Joy,” the institute said in a statement at the time.
“The Gotham Awards have a 30-year history of celebrating diverse voices in independent storytelling,” said Jeffrey Sharp, executive director of the Gotham Film & Media Institute. “We are proud to recognize outstanding acting achievements every year and we look forward to a new model of performance recognition that does not include gender binary divides. We are grateful to those who have helped start this conversation over the years and are thrilled that the Gotham Awards will continue to support artistic excellence in a more inclusive and equitable way.