We are not ones to closely pay attention to the awards circuit, but when good news comes along that is worth shooting across the WBD’s bow, why not. So, okay, Zaslav! How many times do you need to be told that HBO (followed closely by TCM) is your crown gem? Once again evidence is laid out that content with an “HBO Original” branding across the top is go-to quality programming. How about going back to giving HBO its own stand-alone streaming site already?
All that aside, let us look at the Emmy nominations.
27 nominations for Succesion 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)
Now, looking at some of those categories in a different way –
Best Actor, Drama Best Supporting Actor, Drama
Jeff Bridges, “The Old Man” F. Murray Abraham, “The White Lotus”
Brian Cox, “Succession” Nicholas Braun, “Succession”
Kieran Culkin, “Succession” Michael Imperioli, “The White Lotus
Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul” Theo James, “The White Lotus”
Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us” Matthew Macfadyen, “Succession”
Jeremy Strong, “Succession” Alan Ruck, “Succession
Will Sharpe, “The White Lotus”
Alexander Skarsgård, “Succession”
Best Supporting Actress, Drama Best Drama
Jennifer Coolidge, “The White Lotus” “Andor” (Disney+)
Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown” “Better Call Saul” (AMC)
Meghann Fahy, “The White Lotus” “The Crown” (Netflix)
Sabrina Impacciatore, “The White Lotus” “House of the Dragon” (HBO)
Aubrey Plaza, “The White Lotus” “The White Lotus” (HBO)
Rhea Seehorn, “Better Call Saul” “Succession” (HBO)
J. Smith-Cameron, “Succession” “The Last Of Us” (HBO)
Simona Tabasco, “The White Lotus” “Yellowjackets” (Showtime)
Other nominations include
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
With the Writer’s Strike and now the Actor’s Strike who knows when these nominations will turn into wins, but the projected date is for September 18, 2023.
