HBO/Max enters record books with 127 Emmy nominations, the most for a single network or platform
Yesterday, the global media and entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery shared that streaming platform HBO/Max received 127 Emmy nominations across 17 original programs for the upcoming 75th annual Emmy Awards. HBO/Max earned the most nominations for a single network or platform this year, marking the 21st time in history that the HBO brand has received the most Primetime Emmy nominations of any network/platform in a single year.
The record-breaking nominations include 27 for the final season of “Succession,” the most of any program and making Emmy history with three nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. Additionally, new series “The Last of Us” breaks through, earning major award nominations. “The White Lotus” sweeps the supporting actor/actress categories with nine nominations.
“We are incredibly proud of our record-breaking HBO/Max Emmy nominees this year and are especially honored to send ‘Succession’ off having made Emmy history,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO, HBO & Max Content. “We feel privileged to be the home of such remarkable talent, whose dedication to telling captivating and thought-provoking stories is second to none. It is a testament to their unparalleled abilities that our programming has resonated with audiences in such a profound way.”
HBO/Max’s 127 Emmy nominations this year include:
- 27 nominations for “Succession” including Outstanding Drama Series, 3 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, Jeremy Strong), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Sarah Snook), 3 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Mark Mylod, Andrij Parekh, Lorene Scafaria), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Jesse Armstrong), 4 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Nicholas Braun, Matthew Macfadyen, Alan Ruck, Alexander Skarsgård), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (J. Smith-Cameron), 2 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (James Cromwell, Arian Moayed), and 3 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Hiam Abbass, Cherry Jones, Harriet Walter)
- 24 nominations for “The Last of Us” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pedro Pascal), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Bella Ramsey), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Peter Hoar), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Craig Mazin), 4 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Murray Bartlett, Lamar Johnson, Nick Offerman, Keivonn Montreal Woodard), and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Melanie Lynskey, Storm Reid, Anna Torv)
- 23 nominations for “The White Lotus” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Mike White), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Mike White), 4 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (F. Murray Abraham, Michael Imperioli, Theo James, Will Sharpe), and 5 for Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Jennifer Coolidge, Meghann Fahy, Sabrina Impacciatore, Aubrey Plaza, Simona Tabasco)
- 11 nominations for “Barry” including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Bill Hader), Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Bill Hader), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Bill Hader), and 2 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Anthony Carrigan, Henry Winkler)
- 8 nominations for “House of the Dragon” including Outstanding Drama Series
- 6 nominations for “100 Foot Wave” including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series, Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program (Zach Rothfeld)
- 5 nominations for for “Moonage Daydream” including Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program (Brett Morgen), and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program (Brett Morgen)
- 4 nominations for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” including Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Paul Pennolino), and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- 3 nominations for “A Black Lady Sketch Show” including Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
- 3 nominations for “2022 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony”
- 2 nominations for “Perry Mason”
- 2 nominations for “The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium”
- 1 nomination for “Being Mary Tyler Moore” including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- 1 nomination for “Love & Death” including Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Jesse Plemons)
- 1 nomination for “Lizzo: Live in Concert” including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- 1 nomination for “Love, Lizzo”
- 1 nomination for “The Other Two” including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Chris Kelly & Sarah Schneider)
- 1 nomination for “Succession: Controlling the Narrative” including Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
- 1 nomination for “The Last of Us: Inside the Episode” including Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
- 1 nomination for “House of the Dragon: Inside the Episode” including Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
- 1 nomination for “The White Lotus: Unpacking the Episode” for Outstanding Short Form Nonfiction or Reality Series
The 75th annual Emmy Awards is currently scheduled to be presented on Monday, September 18. All HBO and Max Original nominated programs are available to stream on Max.
(Source: Warner Bros. Discovery) / (Cover image: YouTube)
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