Casting directors eye Sagal and Hunnam for Emmys

LOS ANGELES (Back Stage) – Great casting directors know great acting. Back Stage asked several of them who they think should be recognized by the Emmy Awards this year. Nominations will be announced on July 8, with the main ceremony set for August 29.

“I think that if Katey Sagal does not get nominated for her work on ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ there is a serious problem in this industry. There is no one else I can see in that part. She is it; she owns that through her bones. I also think Justin Chambers has done the best work of his career this season on ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ He brought so much nuance and depth to a character we already knew and loved.”

– JEN LEVY (“The Go-Getter,” the upcoming “Joint Body”)

“Katey Sagal on ‘Sons of Anarchy.’ I think the performance is full and complex, and given the possibilities for grandstanding in that role, it is remarkably contained. The depth of mother love is vast, and I am so impressed that every scene seems to be played from a wholly honest place.”

– ALEXA FOGEL (“Oz,” “The Wire,” “Treme”)

“Charlie Hunnam on ‘Sons of Anarchy’: His ability to lose his own British accent alone is worthy of an award. He is immensely appealing, always true; his work is riveting. The small screen is lucky to have him. ”

– PAMELA RACK GUEST (“First Degree,” “The Chosen One”)

Excerpts from: Reuters.com.