"Half Man" star Richard Gadd who is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie shares why he keeps all his awards with his parents at the 2026 Emmys.
The creator and star of “Half Man” didn’t have a particular agenda for this dark tale of male repression. But “people think that it’s a political piece of work,” he said.
Actor, writer and producer Richard Gadd joins Morning Joe to discuss “Half Man,” an HBO Max series following the relationship between so-called “brothers” Niall and Ruben. Gadd, who plays Ruben, opens up on Morning Joe about how he came up with the show, which explores themes of masculinity and repression.
The new six-part drama series ‘Half Man’ follows two estranged men –who grew up together like brothers– and traces the highs and lows of their bond over the course of decades. The show highlights the complexities of male relationships focusing on love, pain and the dangers of repression. The actor, writer and executive producer of the series –Emmy Award-winning actor Richard Gadd– joins Morning Joe to discuss the themes of the critically-acclaimed show.