Last of Us, Bear, Apple among DGA noms in TV, Commercials and Docs

The Directors Guild of America (DGA) has unveiled the nominees for the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Television, Commercials, and Documentary categories for 2023. The winners will be announced at the 76th Annual DGA Awards on February 10, 2024, at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

The competition in the Dramatic Series category is fierce, with directors Peter Hoar from The Last of Us and multiple directors from different episodes of Succession, including Becky Martin, Mark Mylod, Andrij Parekh, and the duo Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman.

In the Comedy Series category, the contenders are Erica Dunton for Ted Lasso, Bill Hader for “Barry,” Declan Lowney for another episode of Ted Lasso, Christopher Storer for “Fishes” episode from The Bear, and Ramy Youssef for another episode of The Bear, “Honeydew.”

It’s an exciting lineup, reflecting the diverse and high-quality directing talent in both dramatic and comedic television series. The DGA Awards promise to be a thrilling event with such accomplished directors in the running.

Check out the nominations below:

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series

1. Peter Hoar
   • The Last of Us, “Long, Long Time” (HBO | MAX)
2. Becky Martin
   • Succession, “Rehearsal” (HBO | MAX)
3. Mark Mylod
   • Succession, “Connor’s Wedding” (HBO | MAX)
4. Andrij Parekh
   • Succession, “America Decides” (HBO | MAX)
5. Robert Pulcini & Shari Springer Berman
   • Succession, “Tailgate Party” (HBO | MAX)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Comedy Series

1. Erica Dunton
   • Ted Lasso, “La Locker Room Aux Folles” (Apple TV+)
2. Bill Hader
   • Barry, “wow” (HBO | MAX)
3. Declan Lowney
   • Ted Lasso, “So Long, Farewell” (Apple TV+)
4. Christopher Storer
   • The Bear, “Fishes” (FX)
5. Ramy Youssef
   • The Bear, “Honeydew” (FX)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Movies for Television and Limited Series

1. Shawn Levy
   • All the Light We Cannot See (Netflix)
2. Tara Miele
   • Lessons in Chemistry, “Introduction to Chemistry” (Apple TV+)
3. Millicent Shelton
   • Lessons in Chemistry, “Poirot” (Apple TV+)
4. Sarah Adina Smith
   • Lessons in Chemistry, “Her and Him” (Apple TV+)
5. Nzingha Stewart
   • Daisy Jones & The Six, “Track 10: Rock ‘n’ Roll Suicide” (Amazon)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Regularly Scheduled Programming

1. Paul G. Casey
   • Real Time with Bill Maher, “Episode 2117” (HBO | MAX)
2. Jim Hoskinson
   • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, “Jan. 19, 2023: Rep. Adam Kinzinger; Meet Me at the Altar; Special appearance by Harvey Guillén” (CBS)
3. Michael Mancini & Liz Patrick
   • Saturday Night Live, “Pedro Pascal / Coldplay” (NBC)
4. David Paul Meyer
   • The Daily Show, “Singer Charley Crockett Performs “Name on a Billboard” and Discusses New Album with Jordan Klepper” (Comedy Central)
5. Paul Pennolino
   • Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, “Episode 1018: Dollar Stores” (HBO | MAX)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Variety/Talk/News/Sports – Specials

1. Joel Gallen
   • Chris Rock: Selective Outrage (Netflix)
2. Stan Lathan
   • Dave Chappelle: The Dreamer (Netflix)
3. Linda Mendoza
   • Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer (Netflix)
4. Paul Miller
   • Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love (NBC)
5. Glenn Weiss
   • The 95th Annual Academy Awards (ABC)

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Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Reality Programs

1. Niharika Desai
   • Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss, “Happiness is a Bottle of Cod Liver Oil” (Peacock)
2. Ken Fuchs
   • The Golden Bachelor, “Premiere” (ABC)
3. Joseph Guidry & Alexandra Lipsitz
   • Project Greenlight: A New Generation, “PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem” (HBO | MAX)
4. Rich Kim
   • Lego Masters, “Is It Brick?” (FOX)
5. Patrick McManus
   • American Ninja Warrior, “Season 15 Finale” (NBC)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children’s Programs

1. James Bobin
   • Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Disney+)
2. Jason Chaet
   • The Bureau of Magical Things, “A Witch’s Tale” (Nickelodeon)
3. Kabir Akhtar
   • Big Nate (Peacock)
4. Tara Miele
   • Lessons in Chemistry, “Introduction to Chemistry” (Apple TV+)
5. Millicent Shelton
   • Lessons in Chemistry, “Her and Him” (Apple TV+)

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Commercials

1. Fredrik Bond
   • Apple, “Get a Mac – Behind the Mac”
2. Spike Jonze
   • Squarespace, “A Star”
3. Mikael Marcimain
   • IKEA, “Fortune Teller”
4. Steve Rogers
   • Nike, “Equality”
5. Mark Romanek
   • Kia, “Movement that Inspires”

Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary

1. Jimmy Chin & Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi
   • The Rescue (National Geographic)
2. Jon M. Chu
   • In the Heights: Finding Home (HBO | MAX)
3. Lauren Greenfield
   • The Kingmaker (Showtime)
4. Chris Smith
   • Val (Amazon)
5. Nanfu Wang & Jialing Zhang
   • In the Same Breath (HBO | MAX)

The DGA Awards celebrate outstanding directorial achievements in various categories, showcasing the diverse talents and contributions of directors in the world of entertainment.

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