Simpson, Sterling K. Brown was already well on his way to winning over next years jury.
[To sneak a peek at a Randall-Rebecca scene from the season 2 premiere,click here.]
Andre Brown is married to a woman from NYU grad school.
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I am married to a woman from NYU grad school.
Theres a sense of relief, like, Okay, it did come through.
[Note:That number is now 10.]
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Milo [Ventimiglia] and I both in the same category.
Ron [Cephas Jones] getting recognized.
And I said, Did you really?
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So, he did indeed swagger jack my show, and he got recognized for it.
Youve already won once.
So, what does a nomination mean to you this time around?
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So, I put us all in the same boat.
I think its a subtle but important little distinction.
And I think thats really cool.
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And then theres the history.
Your costar Milo Ventimiglia is nominated in the same category.
What exactly is the etiquette here?
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But Im actually older than Dad, so maybe Im supposed to let him win?
Im not really quite sure.
Theres no guarantees for anybody in this particular case.
Were just happy to be invited to the party right now.
How greatly are the odds stacked against it?The odds are stacked against us.
Were not the sexy show.
I mean, I love me someHandmaids [Tale].
The fact that we got that recognition means a lot.
People respondedso passionately and emotionally to Randall.
I am always really, really proud of an opportunity to tell people that theyre not alone.
I wanted to attempt to do it in a way in which people could see themselves in it.
So, it was surprising, but also greatly gratifying that folks felt connected to that.
I feel like it was the pinnacle of the journey that culminated throughout the season between William and Randall.
But thesceneIm most proud of?
What was the scene from season 1 that challenged you the most?
Perhaps one that was hard to wrap your head around or one that took a while to crack.
[Deep breath.]
Boy, theres a couple of scenes that come to mind.
So, Ill say, Quiet hey, everyone!
And it went well.
Trying to get Andy not to jump, for a couple of reasons, was a long scene.
But there was a lot of concentration, a lot of lines, very little time to do it.
Just wanting to get it right.
I got to bring it for him, hes going to bring it for me.
And it was also kind of personal.
But when I saw it, I was like, Certain things are meant to be.
Was there a coming-home feel?It was absolutely coming home.
I had a very busy hiatus and was very blessed to be at work pretty much constantly.
I dont think I had a real break.
But coming back toThis Is Us, it felt like home.
The first day I saw Mandy and Milo on set, we got to hug it out.
And I wasnt even on set.
I had a day off fromHotel Artemis.
I just wanted to go see everybody because I knew we were getting started again.
Were back in it.
They are not on the same page, I can say that much.
And then Kate is looking to get back into her singing.
Shes excited, but also nervous.
But she has a wonderful partner in Toby [Chris Sullivan].
Then you the storyline that I am most intrigued by is Kevins.
Boy, its so good.
Ill tell you how big of a surprise it is.
The show courted that mystery in season 1, and people responded so passionately.
So it becomes almost this responsibility at one point.It does, indeed.
So, just be patient with us your answers are coming.
This Is Usseason 2 kicks off Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. on NBC.
