The Emmys, Will Ferrell's road-trip doc “Will & Harper”, and Natasha Rothwell's new series top this week's Must List
A new podcast from "SNL" star Ego Nwodim and a book debut from one of EW's own round out our picks for the weekend of Sept. 13.
While our Fall TV Preview is still going strong, yesterday we kicked off our Fall Movie Preview. Over 10 days we'll have exclusive content about a dozen films — with our very first animated motion cover, celebrating Moana 2 with stars Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson, as the centerpiece. Circling back to TV, though, we're also gearing up for the Emmys. We've got plenty of predictions on who will win, but one thing I know for sure is I'll be co-hosting the PEOPLE and EW Red Carpet Live, which you can watch on our website, YouTube, and social accounts, as well as on Roku starting at 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT on Sunday. (Shameless plug complete.) —Patrick Gomez, Editor-in-Chief
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The 76th Primetime Emmys
And the Emmy goes to… We'll find out at Sunday's ceremony, hosted by father-son team Eugene and Dan Levy starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on ABC. Shōgun has already broken the record for most wins by a series in a single year with the 14 it picked up at last week's Creative Arts ceremony — and the FX samurai epic is projected to win several more, including Outstanding Drama Series. On the comedy side, expect The Bear to dominate, while Hacks duo Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder are likely to score matching statuettes. TV's biggest night might be a predictable one, but it's no less exciting to see your favorite shows and actors celebrated! —Gerrad Hall, Editorial Director
Check out EW's guide to everything you need to know about the Emmys including this year's presenters
How to Die Alone
Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus, Insecure) created and stars in this dramedy series (available on Hulu) about an airport employee whose near-death experience makes her reexamine her life. Rothwell is a tour de force, balancing hilarious moments with tenderness and her signature wit. —Yolanda Machado, Staff Editor
Read how When Harry Met Sally influenced the Natasha Rothwell-led series
Will & Harper
In this intimate and heartwarming documentary (in theaters now, on Netflix Sept. 23), Will Ferrell takes a 16-day, cross-country road trip with longtime pal and fellow Saturday Night Live alum Harper Steele to rediscover their friendship after she came out as transgender. Come for the laughs, cameos, and raw emotions, stay for the pitch-perfect theme song co-written and performed by Kristen Wiig. —Lauren Huff, Staff Writer
Watch the Will & Harper trailer on EW
Thanks Dad with Ego Nwodim
Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim, raised by a single mom, enlists celebrities to be her "dad for a day," asking them things she wasn't able to ask her own. Upcoming guests for this moving yet funny new podcast include SNL costars Kenan Thompson and Mikey Day. —Jillian Sederholm, News Director
Rage: On Being Black, Queer, Brilliant...and Completely Over It
The call — or, in this case, the book — is coming from inside the house! EW's own Lester Fabian Brathwaite has penned an explosive "part cultural critique, part memoir" debut that examines sexual racism, toxic masculinity, body dysmorphia, and so much more. You will be completely into it. —Dalton Ross, Editorial Director
Be sure to check out more of Lester's writing here at EW!
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