Golden Globes 2016: Bob Odenkirk, Jenji Kohan, Idris Elba React to Their Nominations

The nominees for the 2016 Golden Globes were announced Thursday, and while those who didn’t make the cut are left to lick their wounds and mask their envy, those who scored nominations are rushing to express their surprise, gratitude, pride and other emotions that come with the honor.

Read below for the nominees’ reactions.

Bob Odenkirk, Best Actor in a TV Series, Drama, “Better Call Saul”: “What an exciting surprise for me!  The Hollywood Foreign Press have been so supportive and willing to see what we came up with on ‘Better Call Saul,’ that means that they watched our work with an open mind.  My fellow cast mates Michael McKean, Jonathan Banks, Rhea Seehorn, Michael Mando, Patrick Fabian and all the others are the reason why I’m doing good work, acting opposite their excellence would make anyone better. Of course the writing is primo! Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould continue to outdo themselves with unique story, and the switched character that I am ridiculously lucky to get to bring to life.  I’d also like to take this nomination opportunity to also thank Bryan Cranston and the ‘Breaking Bad’ gang for inspiring us and setting such a great standard we continue to try to emulate.”

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Jenji Kohan, Best TV Series, Musical or Comedy, “Orange Is the New Black”: “Very cool to be recognized by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Thanks Globe people!”

Idris Elba, Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Limited-Series or TV Movie, “Luther,” and Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama, “Beasts of No Nation”: “Wow thank you to the HFPA, who have always been so amazingly supportive of me throughout my career.  I’m so excited, in particular, to be recognized for both Luther and Beasts of No Nation. For Luther, what better way to celebrate the end of a great run than with this stellar acknowledgement. As for Beasts, I can only hope this attention will get more people to see the brilliance of all that is Cary Fukunaga and my extraordinary co-star Abraham Attah. I share in this exciting moment with everyone who poured their hearts into these projects and who I could not have done this without.”

Emma Donoghue, Best Screenplay, Motion Picture, “Room”: “I’d like to express my gratitude to the Hollywood Foreign Press for nominating me for Best Screenplay. To be named in such honorable company — especially since ‘Room’ is my first feature film — is a startling delight.”

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Lenny Abrahamson, Best Motion Picture, Drama, “Room”: “I want to thank the HFPA for this incredible honor. For an independent film like ‘Room’ to be nominated for Best Picture for the Golden Globes is an extraordinary vote of confidence and a tribute to the amazing work done by all the talented people involved in the production. I am particularly delighted for Brie Larson and Emma Donoghue. Their unique artistry is being recognized today.”

Queen Latifah, Best Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie, “Bessie”: “Thank you to the HFPA who have always been so supportive of all of my projects. This film is such a special one to me and I am thrilled to be recognized for my work as Bessie.”

Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer, various nominations: “We wish to thank the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for their support of our first original film, “Beasts of No Nation,” our new series, “Narcos,” “Master of None,” “Bloodline” and “Grace and Frankie,” as well as our returning nominees “Orange is the New Black” and “House of Cards.” We are very proud of the 9 nominations, and of the creative talent doing such amazing work for Netflix members around the world.”

David Kosse, Film4 Director, various nominations: “It’s our philosophy at Film4 to look for bold, inspirational and innovative filmmakers when choosing the films we support. This year audiences have been blown away by the depth of that creativity from a wonderful range of unique voices and distinctive stories and we salute the filmmakers and cast from ‘Carol,’ ‘Room,’ ‘Youth’ and ‘Ex Machina’ nominated this morning by the Golden Globes. Congratulations to all our partners and friends,” said David Kosse, Director of Film4.

 Paul Feig, Best Motion Picture, Comedy or  Musical, “Spy”: “I can’t thank the HFPA enough for recognizing funny movies. We are absolutely thrilled to have our international comedy ‘Spy’ and its amazing star Melissa McCarthy nominated. We’d also like to request four extra bottles of wine at our table that night. Woo hoo!!!”