Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up

Home TV Awards May 2, 2026 4:34pm PT Steve Carell Has 11 Emmy Noms and Zero Wins. Why ‘Rooster’ Could Finally Wake Voters Up By Clayton Davis Plus Icon Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor byClaytonDavis Latest Oscar Rule Changes: AI Crackdown, Actors Can Get Multiple Nominations in Same Category and International Film Eligibility Expands 1 day ago Theater Legends André Bishop, Jules Fisher and James Lapine to Receive Tony Awards Lifetime Achievement Honors (EXCLUSIVE) 2 days ago Tony Awards Lock In Final Eligibility Slate: Laurie Metcalf, Stephanie Hsu, Don Cheadle, Luke Evans and More 3 days ago See All HBO Max There’s a secret contender in the Emmy race, and it’s “Rooster.” HBO Max already has an incredibly robust television slate for the Primetime Emmys, with dramas like “The Pitt” and “Task,” comedies like “Hacks” and “The Comeback,” and miniseries such as “Half Man” and “DTF St. Louis.” One legitimate question swirling is whether enough voters will get to it by the time Emmy ballots are cast. Related Stories Tribeca Horror 'Recluse' Lands at Blue Finch Films for Worldwide Sales Ahead of Cannes Market (EXCLUSIVE)