There are specific performances audiences have to see to imagine, particularly in the case of those on the HBO sequence “Fantasmas,” from creator, director, and star Julio Torres. For example, how can one correctly describe Steve Buscemi enjoying the letter “Q,” or Oscar winner Tilda Swinton being the voice of water?
IndieWire has solely discovered that the present Gotham TV Awards nominee might be submitting for a number of Emmys classes, together with the Excellent Scripted Selection Sequence. The actors on “Fantasmas,” nonetheless, will nonetheless be among the many Comedy Sequence contenders, just like “Saturday Night time Reside,” which Torres used to jot down for. They embody Torres for Excellent Lead Actor in a Comedy Sequence, breakout star Martine for Excellent Supporting Actress in a Comedy Sequence, and “Fireplace Island” star Tomás Matos for Excellent Supporting Actor in a Comedy Sequence.
All three performers are a part of the connective tissue of the sequence, which is loosely about Torres’ character looking for an earring he misplaced, taking him on a journey via a dreamy, alternate model of New York Metropolis. However “Fantasmas” can be a vessel for a lot of memorable sketches about characters seeking to discover which means, function, and connection in an more and more isolating world.
For Excellent Visitor Actor in a Comedy Sequence, HBO might be submitting Buscemi and Paul Dano (who was Emmy-nominated final yr for his visitor position on “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”). For Excellent Visitor Actress in a Comedy Sequence, the present might be submitting Alexa Demie, in her first position since “Euphoria” Season 2, and two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone who, along with showing in a “Actual Housewives” parody within the season finale, can be an govt producer of “Fantasmas.”
Each Swinton as water, and actor Joe Rumrill, as Torres’ robotic helper Bibo, might be submitted for Excellent Character Voice-Over Efficiency. The previous is featured within the third episode “Bathrooms,” which is Torres’ submission for Excellent Directing for a Selection Sequence, whereas the latter is within the premiere episode “Cookies and Spaghetti,” which is Torres’ submission for Excellent Writing for a Selection Sequence.
“Fantasmas” can even be submitting for Emmy recognition in Image Enhancing, Cinematography, Manufacturing Design, Title Design, Sound Mixing, Music Composition, Unique Essential Title Theme Music, Unique Music & Lyrics, Movement Design, Costumes, Hairstyling, and Make-up for a Selection sequence and/or half-hour program.
All episodes of “Fantasmas” can be found on HBO Max.