Newcomers to the Emmys Circle: Directors to Watch This Season
Emily Longeretta These directors, who have never won an Emmy, may finally get a chance at a nomination and perhaps a win with these buzzy series.Karyn Kusama It’s been 20 years since Kusama made her directorial debut, but she’s yet to receive an Emmy nomination. The “Jennifer’s Body” director stepped behind the camera for the pilot episode of this year’s breakout drama “Yellowjackets” on Showtime.Lorene Scafaria Best known for writing and directing 2019’s “Hustlers,” Scafaria helmed the seventh episode of the latest season of HBO’s massive hit, “Succession.” Titled “Too Much Birthday,” the heart-wrenching episode, which centered on Kendall’s lavish 40th birthday party, could — and should — also get recognition for production design done by Stephen H.