Stars of Child Reindeer, The Bear and The Crown are amongst these gearing up for the Emmys, the tv trade’s most prestigious awards ceremony.
Ripley, Shogun, Abbott Elementary, Gradual Horses, 3 Physique Drawback and Solely Murders within the Constructing are among the many different exhibits competing for the highest prizes in Los Angeles.
Huge names within the working for appearing honours embrace Idris Elba, Jennifer Aniston, Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster and Robert Downey Jr.
Sunday’s occasion comes simply eight months after the final Emmys ceremony, which was delayed from its common September slot to this January due to the Hollywood strikes.
Who’s internet hosting the Emmys?
This 12 months’s hosts are Canadian father-and-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy.
The pair are finest identified for starring collectively in and creating Schitt’s Creek, the sitcom that blew up through the first Covid lockdown and dominated the 2020 Emmy Awards.
Earlier than that, dad Eugene, 77, had a protracted and profitable profession in movie and tv, with roles in American Pie and For Your Consideration, whereas Dan, 41, has appeared in Intercourse Training, Trendy Household and Netflix movie Good Grief.
“For 2 Canadians who received our Emmys in a literal quarantine tent, the concept of being requested to host this 12 months in an precise theatre was incentive sufficient,” the pair stated in an announcement. “We’re thrilled to have the ability to elevate a glass to this extraordinary season of tv.”
Elsewhere, Selena Gomez, Billy Crystal, Viola Davis, Jimmy Kimmel, Christine Baranski, Lily Gladstone, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph and Steve Martin will all current particular person awards.
It seems like some sort of West Wing reunion could possibly be on the playing cards too, as Martin Sheen, Allison Janney, Richard Schiff, Jimmy Smits, Dulé Hill and Janel Moloney are all listed on the class presenters’ record.
A Completely satisfied Days reunion can also be seemingly, with Ron Howard and Henry Winkler each set to seem because the present celebrates its fiftieth anniversary.
Which TV exhibits are nominated?
The Emmys break up their nominations into three classes – comedy, drama and restricted sequence.
Historically, probably the most prestigious class of the night time is finest drama sequence – and the identical exhibits usually win 12 months after 12 months.
Seven of the final 9 years have seen both Succession or Sport of Thrones take the highest Emmy. However now each have ended, the sphere is open for a possible newcomer to take their place.
This 12 months’s finest drama nominees are 3 Physique Drawback, The Morning Present, Fallout, Shogun, The Gilded Age, Gradual Horses and Mr and Mrs Smith, alongside one other earlier winner, The Crown.
Arguably probably the most fascinating class this 12 months is finest restricted sequence, the place Child Reindeer leads the sphere.
Scottish comic Richard Gadd’s account of being stalked by a lady for a number of years, and being sexually abused by a male TV trade determine, has been probably the most talked about present of the 12 months.
However the real-life girl who allegedly impressed the stalker character is suing Netflix for defamation, negligence and privateness violations. May that take among the shine off the present and value it votes on the Emmys?
Child Reindeer’s rivals for finest restricted sequence are Fargo, Classes in Chemistry, Ripley and True Detective: Evening Nation.
In the meantime, nominees within the comedy classes embrace Hacks, Reservation Canine, Abbott Elementary, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Palm Royale, What We Do within the Shadows and Solely Murders within the Constructing.
Nonetheless, the comedy classes are prone to be dominated by The Bear, one thing which is in itself controversial as a result of many individuals assume the present is not a comedy and should not be competing there.
Far be it from us to invest about why this present is submitted as a comedy – however some folks would possibly marvel if it is as a result of this class is a little bit simpler to win, with much less critical competitors than in drama.
Having stated that, the third season of The Bear has not been as acclaimed by critics or beloved by followers as the primary two, so there is not any assure it is going to rating as many wins as its earlier seasons did.
Learn extra in regards to the Emmy-nominated exhibits:
As common, the primary ceremony is happening per week after the Artistic Arts Emmys, which noticed Dick Van Dyke and Jamie Lee Curtis among the many winners.
How one can watch the Emmy Awards
The ceremony will start on the Peacock Theatre in LA at 20:00 ET/17:00 PT on Sunday.
US viewers can watch it reside on ABC, or on streaming service Hulu the subsequent day.
Within the UK, it is going to begin at 01:00 BST on Monday morning. However no UK broadcaster is scheduled to point out it.
Key Emmy nominees:
Excellent drama sequence
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Present
- Mr & Mrs Smith
- Shogun
- Gradual Horses
- 3 Physique Drawback
Excellent comedy sequence
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Hacks
- Solely Murders within the Constructing
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Canine
- What We Do within the Shadows
Excellent restricted or anthology sequence
- Child Reindeer
- Fargo
- Classes in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Evening Nation
Excellent lead actor in a drama sequence
- Idris Elba – Hijack
- Donald Glover – Mr & Mrs Smith
- Walton Goggins – Fallout
- Gary Oldman – Gradual Horses
- Hiroyuki Sanada – Shogun
- Dominic West – The Crown
Excellent lead actress in a drama sequence
- Jennifer Aniston – The Morning Present
- Carrie Coon – The Gilded Age
- Maya Erskine – Mr & Mrs Smith
- Anna Sawai – Shogun
- Imelda Staunton – The Crown
- Reese Witherspoon – The Morning Present
Excellent lead actor in a comedy sequence
- Matt Berry – What We Do within the Shadows
- Larry David – Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Steve Martin – Solely Murders within the Constructing
- Martin Quick – Solely Murders within the Constructing
- Jeremy Allen White – The Bear
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai – Reservation Canine
Excellent lead actress in a comedy sequence
- Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
- Selena Gomez – Solely Murders within the Constructing
- Maya Rudolph – Loot
- Jean Good – Hacks
- Kristen Wiig – Palm Royale
Excellent lead actor in a restricted or anthology sequence or film
- Matt Bomer – Fellow Vacationers
- Richard Gadd – Child Reindeer
- Jon Hamm – Fargo
- Tom Hollander – Feud: Capote vs The Swans
- Andrew Scott – Ripley
Excellent lead actress in a restricted or anthology sequence or film
- Jodie Foster – True Detective: Evening Nation
- Brie Larson – Classes in Chemistry
- Juno Temple – Fargo
- Sofía Vergara – Griselda
- Naomi Watts – Feud: Capote vs The Swans