Cristin Milioti Earns First Emmy Nomination for The Penguin Amid 24 Total Show Nominations

Cristin Milioti received her first Emmy nomination for Best Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series for her role as Sofia Falcone in HBO's The Penguin, which amassed a total of 24 Emmy nominations. The series, a spinoff of The Batman focusing on Colin Farrell's character Oswald Cobb (The Penguin), explores Sofia's transformation into a crime family leader after surviving betrayal and imprisonment. Milioti expressed deep gratitude for the recognition and shared her enthusiasm for potentially revisiting her character, describing the role as both challenging and fulfilling. Alongside The Penguin, Milioti was also part of the Black Mirror series, which garnered 10 Emmy nominations, highlighting a significant year for her career. She praised the collective efforts of the cast, crew, writers, and directors, especially highlighting showrunner Lauren LeFranc and director Helen Shaver for their contributions. Milioti noted the emotional and physical depth required for the role and celebrated the broad recognition The Penguin received across various creative categories.