Jon Hamm Disqualified from Emmy Race Due to Submission Error
Originally published Jun 12, 2026
By Clayton Davis · Variety
AI-generated summary based on Variety · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jun 12, 2026
Key points
- Jon Hamm was disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor race due to a studio submission error.
- The error occurred when Hamm's performance in 'The Morning Show' was improperly submitted to the guest actor category.
- Hamm played the role of Paul Marks in the Apple TV drama series.
- The disqualification is a result of a clerical mistake by the studio, not an issue with Hamm's performance.
- The Emmy voters will now consider other nominees in the guest actor category for the drama series.
Jon Hamm has been disqualified from the Emmy guest drama actor category for his role in Apple TV's 'The Morning Show.' The disqualification stems from a clerical error made by the studio during the submission process. Hamm portrayed Paul Marks in the show, but due to the mistake, his performance was not properly entered into the correct category. The error has now resulted in his removal from consideration for the award. Emmy voters are left to evaluate other nominees in the guest actor category for the drama series.
Read the original story: Variety — by Clayton Davis