Brittany Allen and Jeff Kober receive Emmy nominations in guest acting categories for their work on HBO’s “The Pitt” after they self-submitted for consideration. Both outlets report that HBO initially did not include them in the network’s official Emmy submissions, prompting the actors and their teams to pursue eligibility directly. Variety notes that Allen says she had difficulty securing representation for the process and that her team pursued self-submission after learning she would not be submitted by HBO.
The Hollywood Reporter adds context on the network’s submission approach. HBO programming chief Casey Bloys says the studio cannot submit every eligible performer, given the size of the show’s cast, and that HBO encourages self-submissions in cases where performers are not part of its official submission slate. In combination, the reports describe a process in which performers who are left off a broadcaster’s primary submission can still be considered through self-submission. Allen and Kober’s nominations follow that route, resulting in recognition for their guest roles on the series.
