July 15th 2023.
Keivonn Montreal Woodard is making history. On July 12th, the ten year old Black actor earned himself an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series category - making him the youngest Emmy nominee ever, second only to Keshia Knight Pulliam for her time on The Cosby Show at six years old.
Woodard's nomination comes after his incredible performance in HBO's The Last of Us. He played the clever and lovable Sam, a deaf apocalypse survivor, and became a fan favorite in episode five, "Endure and Survive". This was Woodard's first ever acting role, making his nomination even more impressive.
In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, Woodard admitted to being "a little overwhelmed" but also expressed excitement for seeing the final product of his work on the screen. He credited his co-star, Lamar Johnson, for making the process easier. Woodard also revealed that one of his favorite scenes to act in was the running scene, when they had to dodge Clickers and weave through cars.
Woodard is joined by his on-screen brother Lamar Johnson and fellow Black actress Storm Reid in the list of Emmy nominees in his category. The Last of Us has also received an impressive 24 Emmy nominations across multiple categories, including Best Drama Series, Best Actor, and Best Actress for Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The Emmys are set to air on September 18th on Fox. Be sure to tune in and show your support for Keivonn Montreal Woodard!
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