

It was not a strong year for Emmy diversity, with the lead categories dominated by shows with largely white ensembles. “We hope the ongoing guild negotiations can come to an equitable and swift resolution,” Scherma said.īut the announcements, while low-key, proceeded as though a show will go on in the fall. The nominations were announced by “Community” star Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy CEO Frank Scherma, who referenced the labor disputes before at the top of Wednesday’s livestream. “This is a fight for artistry, this is not a fight to make people rich.” And in the midst of once again of a great moment in my life, I am surrounded by a difficult moment,” Ralph told The Associated Press. Sheryl Lee Ralph, who provided the emotional high point of last year’s ceremony with her half-sung victory speech for her best supporting actor Emmy in “Abbott Elementary,” said she is a “puddle of emotions” after getting nominated again amid the strife. The possibility of an industry debilitated by strikes could dampen any joy for the new nominees, and could put the damper on the ceremony scheduled for Sept. While show and film releases will continue, work on upcoming projects will cease - as would actors’ interviews and appearances to promote the projects. Culkin got his first nomination for best actor after two previous nominations in the supporting category.Īctors joining movie and television writers on strike would further shut down the industry and be the first time since 1960 that two Hollywood unions were simultaneously striking. Strong won in 2020 for playing “eldest boy” Kendall Roy.

The cursed vacationers at a Sicilian resort from the second season of “The White Lotus” truly dominated the supporting categories, however, landing five nominations for best supporting actress in a drama - including nods for Jennifer Coolidge and Aubrey Plaza - and four more for best supporting actor.

It also got four nominations for best supporting actor in a drama. It got three nominations for best actor in a drama, with Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin all getting nods for playing men of the Roy clan, and Sarah Snook getting a best actress nomination. “Succession” and its deeply dysfunctional dynasty of one-percenters led all Emmy nominees in its fourth and final season with 27, including best drama, which it has won two of the past three years. LOS ANGELES (AP) - HBO dominated Wednesday morning’s Emmy nominations, with the elite trio of “ Succession,” “The White Lotus” and “The Last of Us” combining for a whopping 74, but the dominant theme darkening the scene is the ongoing writers strike and the looming possibility that actors may join them in as little as a day. By ANDREW DALTON (AP Entertainment Writer)
