Louisiana at the Emmys: Mark Duplass vies for best supporting actor for 'Morning' role

Local actor up for top award

Actor Mark Duplass, who was born and raised in New Orleans, is up for a prestigious Emmy Award for his supporting role in the Apple TV+ series, "Morning." Duplass, 47, is nominated in the category of Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The Emmy Awards will be presented on September 12.

'Morning' explores power dynamics

"Morning" tells the story of a morning news program and the people who work there. Duplass plays Chip Black, an anchorman who is struggling to maintain his position at the top of the ratings. The show explores the power dynamics of the newsroom, and the personal lives of the people who work there.

Third Emmy nomination

This is Duplass' third Emmy nomination. He was previously nominated for his work on the HBO series, "Togetherness," and the Netflix series, "The Mindy Project."