Katherine LaNasa has opened up about the pressure she feels following her recent Emmy win for her role as Nurse Dana Evans in the acclaimed series The Pitt. After triumphing at the Emmy Awards on September 14, LaNasa is set to take center stage in the show’s upcoming second season.
Reflecting on her victory, LaNasa acknowledged the expectations that come with success, expressing her desire to deliver an even more compelling performance. “In season 1, I shined from the back… and now I’m more in the front,” she shared with People. With her newfound visibility, LaNasa wonders, “Can I shine in the front, can I lead from the front? We have to see.”
To combat any apprehension about living up to her Emmy-winning performance, LaNasa emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication. “The anecdote to any fear around following up a win is to really just do the work,” she stated. This commitment to her craft includes thorough research and preparation, as she is prepared to immerse herself in her character’s narrative, even visiting a rape treatment center to understand the gravity of a sensitive storyline.
Before her win, LaNasa described the nomination itself as a significant achievement in her career. “You stay on the sidelines for so much of your career; you don’t really ever expect to be one of the nominees. To be one is really just delightful,” she said, likening the experience to receiving “a ticket to ride.”
As LaNasa steps into this new chapter of her career, her determination and commitment to authenticity promise to deepen her portrayal of Nurse Dana Evans, leaving fans eager for what’s to come in The Pitt’s second season. With her talent and hard work, there’s little doubt she will continue to captivate audiences.