Emmy time rolls around yet again. HBO once again racks up nominations, and this year it leads the pack. HBO received 122 Emmy nominations across 21 original programs for the upcoming 78th annual Emmy Awards. The recipients will receive their statuettes on Monday, September 14. Here, via press release, are HBO’s nominees.
26 nominations for Max Original THE PITT including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Noah Wyle), 2 for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Kirsten Pierre-Geyfman & R. Scott Gemmill, Valerie Chu), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Noah Wyle), 3 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Patrick Ball, Shawn Hatosy, Gerran Howell), 4 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, Katherine LaNasa, Sepideh Moafi), 2 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Ernest Harden Jr., Jeff Kober), 3 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Brittany Allen, Tal Anderson, Tina Ivlev), 2 for Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More), 2 for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup, and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)
25 nominations for Max Original HACKS including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Paul W. Downs), 2 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Einbinder, Megan Stalter), Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (Christopher McDonald), 5 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Leslie Bibb, Cherry Jones, Laurie Metcalf, Kaitlin Olson, Lauren Weedman), Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour), Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series, Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour), Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series, 2 for Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series (Peggy Tachdjian, Jon Philpot), Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling, Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation, and Outstanding Music Supervision
13 nominations for HBO Original DTF ST. LOUIS including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Steven Conrad), Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Steven Conrad), 3 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Jason Bateman, David Harbour, Richard Jenkins), 2 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Linda Cardellini, Joy Sunday), Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
9 nominations for HBO Original A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour), Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour), Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) And Animation, Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode, Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling, Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes, Outstanding Stunt Performance, and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
8 nominations for HBO Original THE GILDED AGE including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Carrie Coon), Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Merritt Wever), Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Salli Richardson Whitfield), Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Hairstyling, Outstanding Period Costumes, and Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
7 nominations for HBO Original EUPHORIA including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Zendaya), Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Colman Domingo), Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program, Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic), Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
6 nominations for HBO Original MEL BROOKS: THE 99 YEAR OLD MAN! including Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Picture Editing for a Nonfiction Program, Outstanding Music Composition for a Documentary/Nonfiction or Reality Program (Original Dramatic Score), Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program, and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program
6 nominations for HBO Original TASK including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Mark Ruffalo), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Brad Ingelsby), Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Tom Pelphrey), Outstanding Picture Editing for a Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
3 nominations for HBO Original LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER including Outstanding Variety Series, Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming (Segment)
3 nominations for HBO Original MY MOM JAYNE: A FILM BY MARISKA HARGITAY including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special, Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program, and Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program
2 nominations for HBO Original THE COMEBACK including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Lisa Kudrow) and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
2 nominations for HBO Original BILLY JOEL: AND SO IT GOES including Outstanding Sound Editing for a Nonfiction or Reality Program and Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction Program
2 nominations for HBO Original THE CHAIR COMPANY including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Tim Robinson, Zach Kanin) and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Andrew DeYoung)
2 nominations for HBO Original IT: WELCOME TO DERRY including Outstanding Title Design and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
2 nominations for HBO Original THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program
1 nomination for HBO Original ROOSTER for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (Steve Carell)
1 nomination for HBO Original MISS YOU, LOVE YOU for Outstanding Movie
1 nomination for HBO Original HALF MAN for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Richard Gadd)
1 nomination for Max Original PEACEMAKER for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Comedy Programming
1 nomination for HBO Original RAMY YOUSSEF: IN LOVE for Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming
1 nomination for HBO Original CHRIS FLEMING: LIVE AT THE PALACE for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special (Chris Fleming)
“These Emmy nominations showcase the exceptional range of talent across HBO and HBO Max,” said Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO, HBO & HBO Max Content. “From A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms being recognized in its freshman season to Hacks breaking records in the comedy categories after five incredible seasons, these nominations highlight the originality and creative excellence across HBO and HBO Max. Congratulations to all the artists and storytellers whose outstanding work made this recognition by the Television Academy possible.”
Paramount/Skydance better take hard notice of the excellence HBO generates and best not denigrate the brand in any way!
