The Television Academy officially announced the nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, setting the stage for television’s most anticipated night. The nominations, revealed by Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, alongside ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ actor Harvey Guillén and ‘Running Point’ actor Brenda Song, showcased a compelling mix of critically acclaimed returning favorites and groundbreaking new series. This year’s selection reflects a dynamic landscape shaped by the continued rise of streaming platforms and a record turnout of voters, as noted by Cris Abrego. (NBC News)
Apple TV+’s surreal corporate satire, ‘Severance,’ emerged as the undeniable frontrunner, securing an impressive 27 nominations for its highly anticipated second season, including a nod for Outstanding Drama Series. Following closely was HBO Max’s ‘The Penguin’ with 24 nominations. Apple TV+’s ‘The Studio’ and HBO’s ‘The White Lotus’ tied with 23 nominations each, with ‘The Studio’ notably setting a new record for the most nominations for a freshman comedy series. Other top contenders include ‘The Last of Us’ (16 nominations), ‘Andor’ (14), ‘Hacks’ (14), ‘Adolescence’ (13), ‘The Bear’ (13), and ‘The Pitt’ (13). (The Hollywood Reporter)
This year’s nominations are marked by several historic achievements in acting categories. Legendary actor Harrison Ford, at 83 years old, received his first-ever Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as a therapist in Apple TV+’s ‘Shrinking.’ Breaking another age barrier, 15-year-old Owen Cooper became the youngest nominee in history for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series for his breakout performance in Netflix’s ‘Adolescence.’ Conversely, 77-year-old Kathy Bates made history as the oldest nominee for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in CBS’s ‘Matlock’ reboot. (NBC News)
In other notable acting news, Bowen Yang of ‘Saturday Night Live’ achieved a significant milestone, becoming the most-nominated Asian male performer in Emmy history with four acting nods. Pedro Pascal earned a nomination for his acclaimed role as Joel in ‘The Last of Us,’ capping off a remarkable year for the actor. Kristen Bell and Adam Brody also celebrated their first Emmy nominations for their performances in Netflix’s romantic comedy ‘Nobody Wants This.’ (NBC News)
The major series categories feature a strong lineup of contenders. Nominees for Outstanding Drama Series include ‘Andor,’ ‘The Diplomat,’ ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Paradise,’ ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Severance,’ ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘The White Lotus.’ In the Outstanding Comedy Series race, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ ‘The Bear,’ ‘Hacks,’ ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ ‘Shrinking,’ ‘The Studio,’ and ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ will compete. The Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series category sees ‘Adolescence,’ ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Dying for Sex,’ ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,’ and ‘The Penguin’ vying for the award. (Deadline)
While many celebrated their nominations, some notable omissions and surprises emerged. Diego Luna for ‘Andor’ and Natasha Lyonne for ‘Poker Face’ were among the perceived snubs. Interestingly, ‘Only Murders in the Building’ co-stars Steve Martin and Selena Gomez did not receive nominations, though Martin Short earned his fourth lead actor nod for the series. Unexpected nominations included Sharon Horgan for Apple TV+’s ‘Bad Sisters’ and Uzo Aduba for Netflix’s ‘The Residence,’ which was canceled after its first season. A unique highlight in the Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series category was the inclusion of four actors playing themselves in ‘The Studio’: Dave Franco, Ron Howard, Anthony Mackie, and Martin Scorsese, alongside Bryan Cranston and Jon Bernthal. Music superstar Beyoncé also received two Emmy nominations for her ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ performance during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, streamed on Netflix. (NBC News)
The 77th Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, is scheduled to air live on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Viewers can tune in on CBS or stream the event live and on demand on Paramount+. Prior to the main ceremony, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which honor technical and craft achievements, will be held on Saturday, September 6, and Sunday, September 7. Final-round voting for Television Academy members will take place from August 18 to August 27. (Television Academy)
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