Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live with guest host Rosie O'Donnell
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Nick Offerman Stunned Over Emmy Showdown With Harrison Ford

The actor poked fun at facing off against the iconic star in an unexpected comedy category during a late-night appearance.

By Nina BrooksPublished Updated 1 min read

Nick Offerman is celebrating double the love from Emmy voters this year, but one specific awards category left the actor totally stunned. During a late-night television appearance, the star poked fun at finding himself locked in competition against legendary film titan Harrison Ford in a comedy bracket. Offerman appeared alongside his wife, Megan Mullally, on Thursday night's episode of *Jimmy Kimmel Live!*. With host Jimmy Kimmel away on his regular summer break, guest host Rosie O'Donnell took over the interviewing duties and brought up Offerman's recent television achievements. ## Nick Offerman Harrison Ford Emmy battle During their chat, O'Donnell congratulated Offerman on his multiple nominations and asked how he felt about the major awards recognition. Offerman reflected warmly on the working life of an actor, emphasizing how thankful he feels just to land consistent roles in the competitive entertainment industry. He noted that pushing a project all the way to awards season recognition feels like a swell bonus after putting in the hard work on set. However, despite his deep appreciation for the praise, Offerman could not hold back his laughter over the specific star sharing his category. ## Nick Offerman Jimmy Kimmel Live interview The biggest surprise on the ballot arrived in the race for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, where Offerman found his name listed right alongside Harrison Ford. Both performers landed spots in the comedy supporting field, setting up a surprising matchup between two major screen favorites. Chuckling over the star-studded category, Offerman candidly admitted on air that competing against the legendary movie star in a comedic grouping was not something he ever anticipated, joking that he never saw the situation coming. Aside from discussing his shocking Emmy nomination alongside Ford, Offerman and Mullally also reflected on their ongoing creative collaboration, pointing to a theatrical play the married couple recently led together on stage in Chicago.

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Why is Nick Offerman competing against Harrison Ford at the Emmys?
Both actors are nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series at this year's Emmy Awards.
What did Nick Offerman say about Harrison Ford's Emmy nomination?
Offerman joked during a late-night interview that competing against Harrison Ford in a comedy category was something he did not see coming.
Who guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live for Nick Offerman's interview?
Rosie O'Donnell guest hosted Jimmy Kimmel Live while regular host Jimmy Kimmel was away on summer vacation.