The first person James Marsden called after he heard the ‘Jury Duty’ Emmy news was Ronald Gladden: “Him having a positive experience was just the most important thing to me.”
was just as unsure as the rest of us if his show would be acknowledged by the TV Academy. “It’s not your traditional comedy. You could argue that yes, there were scripts, but it wasn’t really scripted. It was a hybrid of reality and scripted architecture,” he says. “There’s these incredible shows likethat are proven. I didn’t think I was ever in the conversation, and I really didn’t know if the show was either. So it was a real genuine surprise when the show got its love….
The series took the world by storm when it was released, gaining attention on social media and high praise from critics. And it surpassed all expectations this week, earning four Emmy nominations—for casting, writing, comedy series, and a supporting-acting nomination for Marsden.
Of course, fan-favorite Gladden will join Marsden at the Emmys, which is sure to be a unique experience for him. “If I’m a betting man, if we’re talking about who’s going to be asked for the most selfies, I guarantee you he’s going to be top five for sure. I love it for him that he’s embracing it, because we just didn’t know by the end of this how he would react. Keeping someone in the dark for three weeks of their life is an unconventional way of celebrating someone’s humanity,” says Marsden.
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