The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Thursday that it has announced Jesse Armstrong, creator and showrunner of the multi-Emmy award-winning film Successionwill receive the 2023 Founders Award at the awards gala next month.
With nearly twenty years’ experience in film and television, Armstrong is co-creator of the Channel 4 comedy series Peep show, fresh meat And Babylon. He also wrote a critically acclaimed episode of a British anthology science fiction series Black Mirror: The Full Story of You.
Succession is widely regarded as one of the greatest television series of all time and the gold standard for writing. The final episode aired on May 28 with the largest audience ever.
“Since his debut Succession entered the cultural zeitgeist and captivated audiences around the world with its highly original cast of characters and Machiavellian plots,” said Bruce L. Paisner, President and CEO of the International Academy. “We look forward to recognizing Jesse Armstrong’s extraordinary talent and global impact with our Founders Award.”
Armstrong will receive the Special Emmy at the awards gala on November 20 in New York City.
Source: Deadline
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