The star took dwelling the award for finest actor in a restricted sequence or film for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in FX’s ‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.’
Darren Criss took dwelling his first Emmy throughout Monday evening’s awards present. The star received finest actor in a restricted sequence or film for his portrayal of Andrew Cunanan in FX’s The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.
“Oh my God, you guys are witnessing probably the most extraordinary second of my life. I’m very privileged to be on this room amongst so many individuals who encourage the crap out of me and I’m so honored to be nominated,” he stated in his acceptance speech. “Loads of you guys, I’ve been a fan of for such a very long time. Actors are actually solely pretty much as good because the moments they’re given and the moments they’re granted. So I’m profoundly indebted to my good friend Ryan Murphy for entrusting me with this chance of a lifetime and for believing in me.”
He additionally thanked his mother and pop, including: “Unlike the character I performed, I used to be fortunate sufficient to be raised in a house that was very loving and emphasised the worth of arduous work, compassion and never taking your self too significantly.”
Criss concluded by acknowledging the assist of his fiancée, producer Mia Swier, and inspired the group to “go blue” on this yr’s mid-term elections.
The Glee alum fended off robust competitors, together with Melrose‘s Benedict Cumberbatch, Genius: Picasso‘s Antonio Banderas, The Looming Tower‘s Jeff Daniels, USS Callister‘s Jesse Plemons and Jesus himself, Jesus Christ Superstar‘s John Legend. Minutes earlier than Criss’ win, Ryan Murphy received the award for finest directing in a restricted sequence or film for his work on The Assassination of Gianni Versace.
Last month, Criss opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about getting into Cunanan’s sneakers for the acclaimed Murphy-directed and produced sequence. Though Cunanan murdered clothier Gianni Versace (performed by Edgar Ramirez) in July 1997 — and killed himself not lengthy after — Criss defined how he realized to sympathize together with his notorious character.
“Andrew didn’t actually creep me out as a lot as he broke my coronary heart. He had a lot potential, however one way or the other went from being a brilliant, promising younger man to a assassin,” stated the actor. “He felt like he was nothing and had nothing on the earth. I feel that second within the present could be very telling of the vacancy that he felt in life.”
Michael Che and Colin Jost hosted the 2018 Primetime Emmy Awards, which aired reside on NBC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. A whole checklist of winners may be discovered here.
This article was initially printed by The Hollywood Reporter.
