Martin Scorsese reacts emotionally to first acting Emmy nomination at 82 for 'The Studio'

Martin Scorsese has earned his first-ever acting nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards. The acclaimed 82-year-old filmmaker received a nod for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his appearance in The Studio on Apple TV+.

Known for directing classics such as Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, and The Irishman, Scorsese’s recognition for acting marks a new chapter in his distinguished career.

In The Studio, a satire on Hollywood’s inner workings created by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, Scorsese plays a humorous version of himself in the premiere episode.

His daughter, Francesca Scorsese, shared his reaction on Instagram, posting a screenshot from their FaceTime call. In the image, Scorsese appears visibly emotional, covering his face with one hand.

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Francesca captioned the moment with a sense of pride and later posted the nominee list, highlighting his inclusion with celebratory confetti and the phrase “Our little actor.”

Scorsese joins fellow nominees Jon Bernthal (The Bear), Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, Ron Howard, and Anthony Mackie, all recognised for their guest roles in the same series.

While Scorsese has previously been honoured at the Emmys for directing and producing, including wins for Boardwalk Empire and George Harrison: Living in the Material World, this is his first nomination for an acting role.

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on September 14 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, with comedian Nate Bargatze hosting the live broadcast.