Ramy Youssef Nabs Primetime Emmy Awards Nomination for Outstanding Directing
US Egyptian comedian, writer, and actor Ramy Youssef has clinched a Primetime Emmy Awards nomination for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series.
The Bear Episode “Honeydew” Earns Youssef the Nomination
Youssef secured the nomination for directing “The Bear” episode titled “Honeydew” from its second season.
Fan-Loved Episode Focuses on Character Marcus
The beloved episode focused on the character Marcus, the affable pastry chef portrayed by actor Lionel Boyce.
Third Emmy Nomination for Youssef
This marks the third Emmy nomination for Youssef and his second for directing, following a 2020 nomination for directing an episode of his own series “Ramy.”
Competition in the Directing Category
At this year’s Emmys, Youssef competes against “The Bear” series creator Christopher Storer for the episode “Fishes,” along with other notable directors like Guy Ritchie, Lucia Aniello, Randall Einhorn, and Mary Lou Belli.
Notable Nominations for “Shogun” and FX Network
“Shogun” led the nominations with 25 nods, including for limited series, and earned first-time acting nominations for Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. Additionally, the FX network received a total of 93 nominations, with a record-breaking 23 nods for “The Bear.”