Egyptian-American comedian and creator Karim Rahma receive He was first nominated for a Primetime Emmy for the hit short-form interview series SubwayTakes.
It was the show nominated The series took home Outstanding Comedy, Drama or Variety Miniseries at the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, marking a milestone for the independently produced series, which has evolved from a social media project into one of the Internet’s most popular interview formats.
Rahma was born in Cairo before moving to the United States as a child It grew He grew up in Minnesota and previously worked in media roles at major media outlets including The New York Times and Vice before moving into comedy and digital content creation.
I set off In 2023, SubwayTakes Rahma offers to interview celebrities, creatives, politicians and public figures aboard the New York City subway using a MetroCard as a microphone. Each episode begins with a guest sharing a strong opinion or “take,” leading to often humorous, unexpected, and sometimes thought-provoking conversations between subway stations.
A wide range of guests participate in the series, including actors Matt Damon, Jennifer Lopez, Cate Blanchett, and comedian Ramy Youssef, as well as politicians and Internet personalities.
In response to the nomination on Instagram, Rahma described SubwayTakes As “one of the first local independent series to reach this level.”
“I am very proud of the team that made this show possible,” he added. books. “Everyone involved in this show made it better with their energy and passion and I am so grateful to all of you.”
mercy also He thanked viewers who have supported the series over the years, writing: “To everyone who watched, shared, liked, commented, followed, laughed, hated, and discussed SubwayTake over dinner, thank you.”
The winners of the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards are expected to be announced in September.