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David Harbour's Emmy Hope for 'DTF St. Louis'
23 Apr
Summary
- David Harbour to compete for Supporting Actor Emmy
- Series centers on an ASL interpreter's mysterious death
- Emmy nomination rounds voting runs June 11-22
HBO Max's limited series 'DTF St. Louis' is emerging as an Emmy contender, with star David Harbour poised for a potential win in the Supporting Actor category. Harbour portrays Floyd Smernitch, an American Sign Language interpreter whose death is at the center of the series' mystery.
The series, created by Steven Conrad, unravels the events leading to Floyd's demise after he is found dead by a community pool. The narrative involves a tangled love triangle with characters played by Jason Bateman and Linda Cardellini.
Harbour's performance is highlighted for its tender and human qualities, offering a departure from his previous genre roles. He is also eligible for an Emmy as an executive producer on the miniseries.
Filming for "DTF St. Louis" began in 2022, with an initial inspiration from a New Yorker article. By 2024, the creative direction evolved, leading to the current narrative with Harbour and Bateman as executive producers.
Harbour is also in contention for a supporting drama actor Emmy for his role as Jim Hopper in the final season of 'Stranger Things.' His performance in 'DTF St. Louis' is noted for bringing a heartfelt, everyday appeal.
Emmy nomination-round voting is scheduled from June 11 to June 22, with nominations announced on July 8. 'DTF St. Louis' will compete against other notable limited series for nomination slots.
