CNN correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister will host an exclusive interview series titled “Coming Up” featuring Emmy nominees discussing their career achievements and the stories behind their acclaimed performances. The program will air across CNN’s various platforms during the Emmy voting period, which runs from August 17 through August 26, leading up to the Emmy Awards ceremony on September 14.
The interview series will showcase conversations with a diverse lineup of nominated television talent. Featured participants include Colman Domingo, who appears in both “The Four Seasons” and “Euphoria,” along with Paul W. Downs from “Hacks,” Allison Janney of “The Diplomat,” Katherine LaNasa from “The Pitt,” Ariana Madix of “Love Island USA,” Matthew Rhys, who stars in “Widow’s Bay” and “The Beast In Me,” and Jessica Williams from “Shrinking.”
The timing of the interview series places it strategically within the Emmy voting window, allowing viewers to gain deeper insights into the work and careers of the year’s most recognized television performers. The program aims to provide audiences with an intimate look at what drives these award-nominated artists and the significance of their contributions to television.
