Stars from Baby Reindeer, The Bear, and The Crown are among those preparing for the Emmys, television’s most prestigious awards ceremony.
Other notable contenders include Ripley, Shogun, Abbott Elementary, Slow Horses, 3 Body Problem, and Only Murders in the Building. Big-name actors in the running for acting honors include Idris Elba, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, and Robert Downey Jr.
The ceremony, taking place in Los Angeles, comes just eight months after the previous Emmys, which were delayed until January due to the Hollywood strikes.
Who is hosting the Emmys?
This year’s hosts are the Canadian father-and-son duo, Eugene Levy and Dan Levy, best known for their hit sitcom Schitt’s Creek, which won big at the 2020 Emmys. Eugene, 77, has had a long career with roles in American Pie and For Your Consideration, while Dan, 41, has appeared in Sex Education and Modern Family.
In a statement, the pair joked about their previous Emmy win during lockdown, saying, “For two Canadians who won our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the idea of being asked to host this year in an actual theatre was incentive enough.”
Presenters this year include Selena Gomez, Viola Davis, Billy Crystal, Jimmy Kimmel, and Meryl Streep. A reunion of The West Wing and Happy Days cast members is also anticipated.
Which TV shows are nominated?
The nominations are divided into three categories: comedy, drama, and limited series.
In the coveted Best Drama Series category, Succession and Game of Thrones previously dominated, but with both shows now finished, the field is wide open. This year’s nominees include 3 Body Problem, The Morning Show, Fallout, Shogun, The Gilded Age, Slow Horses, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and previous winner The Crown.
One of the most talked-about categories is Best Limited Series, where Baby Reindeer leads the pack. The show, based on Scottish comedian Richard Gadd’s experience of being stalked and sexually abused, has sparked controversy after a lawsuit was filed by the real-life woman allegedly depicted in the series.
Competing against Baby Reindeer in the Best Limited Series category are Fargo, Lessons in Chemistry, Ripley, and True Detective: Night Country.
In the comedy category, nominees include Hacks, Reservation Dogs, Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Palm Royale, What We Do in the Shadows, and Only Murders in the Building. However, The Bear has emerged as a favorite, despite debate over whether it should be classified as a comedy.
How to watch the Emmy Awards
The ceremony begins at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on Sunday at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. US viewers can catch it live on ABC, while Hulu will stream it the following day. UK viewers, however, will have to stay up late, as the show starts at 1:00 AM BST, with no UK broadcaster scheduled to air it.
Key Emmy nominees:
Outstanding Drama Series:
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Shogun
- Slow Horses
- 3 Body Problem
Outstanding Comedy Series:
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series:
- Baby Reindeer
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
- Idris Elba – Hijack
- Donald Glover – Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Walton Goggins – Fallout
- Gary Oldman – Slow Horses
- Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
- Dominic West – The Crown
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
- Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Show
- Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine – Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Anna Sawai – Shogun
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Show
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Matt Berry – What We Do in the Shadows
- Larry David – Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin – Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Dogs
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
- Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building
- Maya Rudolph – Loot
- Jean Smart – Hacks
- Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
- Matt Bomer – Fellow Travelers
- Richard Gadd – Baby Reindeer
- Jon Hamm – Fargo
- Tom Hollander – Feud: Capote vs The Swans
- Andrew Scott – Ripley
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:
- Jodie Foster – True Detective: Night Country
- Brie Larson – Lessons in Chemistry
- Juno Temple – Fargo
- Sofía Vergara – Griselda
- Naomi Watts – Feud: Capote vs The Swans