Antonia Blyth Deputy Editor, AwardsLineWith four Emmy nominations announced on Tuesday, BBC/ Hulu limited series Normal People got its just desserts—almost.
Although one of its two leads, Paul Mescal, received an acting nom, Daisy Edgar-Jones did not. As magnetic love match Connell and Marianne in this adaptation of Sally Rooney’s bestselling novel, the duo have gained almost cult status, so a nominations list that eschews Edgar-Jones felt a little bittersweet for Mescal and the show’s EP/ director Lenny Abrahamson.Speaking to Deadline following the announcement, Mescal said Edgar-Jones was one of the first people he called, reporting she was “just so excited” for all the show’s nominees. “I’m the biggest fan of her as an actor,” he said..
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