June 02, 2026
FOR YOUR EMMY CONSIDERATION
MysticArt Pictures is celebrating the inclusion of Beast Games Season 2 in this year's Emmy FYC campaign, with the hit reality competition series earning consideration across multiple categories, including Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program.
We're especially proud to see casting recognized as a vital part of the creative process behind one of television's most ambitious and talked-about unscripted series. As the casting company for Beast Games Season 2, Mystic helped discover and shape the incredible cast of contestants whose stories, personalities and competitive drive captivated audiences around the world.
Following the massive success of its debut season, Beast Games Season 2 raised the bar with bigger challenges, higher stakes and unforgettable moments. The ambitious production was made possible through the collaborative efforts of talented teams across casting, production, creative and technical departments
For the 2026 Emmy Awards, Beast Games Season 2 is being considered in the following categories:
• Outstanding Reality Competition Program
• Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality Competition Program
• Outstanding Directing for a Reality Program
• Outstanding Production Design for a Variety or Reality Series
• Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program
• Outstanding Cinematography for a Reality Program
• Outstanding Costumes for Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Programming
• Outstanding Picture Editing for a Structured Reality or Competition Program
• Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Series
• Outstanding Motion Design
• Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program
The Television Academy is scheduled to announce nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on July 8, 2026, with the awards ceremony set for Sept. 12.
We are incredibly grateful to The Casting Society (CSA), the Television Academy and the many industry professionals who continue to champion excellence in unscripted television. We also want to recognize and celebrate the Mystic casting team whose talent, dedication and passion helped bring Beast Games Season 2 to life.
A special thank you to MrBeast, Amazon Prime, the production leadership team and every creative partner whose vision, innovation and hard work helped make Beast Games Season 2 a global sensation. This recognition reflects the collective effort of countless individuals who came together to create an unforgettable television experience for audiences worldwide.