The 35-year-old actor is bulking up for his role as 'Aquaman' baddie Black Manta.
Riz Ahmed, Andra Day, Daniel Kaluuya and Leslie Odom, Jr., are also being honored.
ET spoke with the cast of 'The Trial of the Chicago 7,' which starts streaming Oct. 16 on Netflix.
Chris Hemsworth and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II to also star in George Miller's follow-up.
Abdul-Mateen took home the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.
The show is the most-nominated of the year. Actor and nominee Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says, 'It feels so good to be in this moment.'