LOS ANGELES — “The Bear” dominated Wednesday’s Emmy nominations with a record-breaking 23 nods for a comedy series, while “Shogun” led the nominees with 25, marking a standout year for FX.
“The Bear,” navigating its second season with a storyline about transforming a sandwich shop into a high-end restaurant, garnered nominations for best comedy series and best actor in a comedy series for Jeremy Allen White, who won both categories at January’s delayed ceremony. Ayo Edebiri, who previously won best supporting actress, is now nominated for best actress. Guest acting nominations also included Oscar winners Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Colman.
“Shogun” capitalized on the absence of last year’s top contenders, “Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us,” sweeping through drama categories and earning FX 93 overall nominations, second only to HBO’s 91. “Shogun” received nods for best drama series, best actress for Anna Sawai, and best actor for Hiroyuki Sanada. The series’ creators recently announced plans to extend its story beyond the novel’s original scope, shifting it from the limited series category to drama.
HBO’s “True Detective: Night Country” shined in the limited or anthology series categories with 19 nominations, including a best actress nod for Jodie Foster. Kali Reis, Foster’s co-star, and Lily Gladstone from “Under the Bridge” became the first Indigenous women nominated for Emmys in acting categories, with D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai of “Reservation Dogs” breaking ground as the first Indigenous actor recognized for lead comedy actor.
Netflix, leading with 107 nominations, saw “Baby Reindeer” and “Ripley” receiving significant accolades, while Foster joined renowned actors like Meryl Streep, Robert Downey Jr., and Gary Oldman in receiving nominations for performances in various series.
“Only Murders in the Building” continued its Emmy tradition with 21 nominations, with stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez receiving nods.
Returning Emmy favorites include Jon Hamm with dual nominations for “Fargo” and “The Morning Show,” Jennifer Aniston for best drama actress, and Tony Shalhoub for his role in “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie.”
Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph were nominated for best actress in a comedy series, alongside nominations for hosting “SNL.”
The Emmy Awards will take place on September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles and will air on ABC.
Returning shows with notable nominations include “The Crown” and “Hacks,” each praised for their recent seasons. Elizabeth Debicki, portraying Princess Diana, is a strong contender for best supporting actress in a drama, and Jean Smart aims for best actress in a comedy for her role in “Hacks.”
Quinta Brunson, creator of “Abbott Elementary,” received a nomination for best actress, with the show continuing to champion Emmy diversity. Announced by Ralph and Tony Hale, the nominations highlight another year of excellence in television.
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