“Severance,” the Apple TV+ dystopian workplace drama, received 27 nominations for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Tuesday, July 15, leading a field of newcomers and familiar programs. HBO’s “The Penguin,” starring Colin Farrell, was close behind with 24 nominations.
Actors Harvey Guillén and Brenda Song, alongside Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego, announced the nominations in Los Angeles. Abrego said more eligible voters participated in this year’s awards than ever before.
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‘The Pitt’ scores big in debut season
In the Outstanding Drama Series category, the nominees are: “Andor,” “The Diplomat,” “The Last of Us,” “Paradise,” “The Pitt,” “Severance,” “Slow Horses” and “The White Lotus.”
“The White Lotus,” “Severance” and “The Pitt” were all expected to pick up nominations.
While “Severance” and “The White Lotus” are Emmy veterans, “The Pitt” is a freshman drama that premiered in January. The show centers on a high-pressure ER shift at a Pittsburgh trauma hospital, with each of its 15 episodes representing a single hour of a 15-hour day.
The series has quickly become one of the year’s most talked-about dramas and racked up 13 nods Tuesday. Warner Bros. Discovery renewed “The Pitt” for a second season in February.
Familiar favorites and fresh faces in comedy
The nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series include “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks,” “Nobody Wants This,” “Only Murders in the Building,” “Shrinking,” “The Studio” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
“Hacks,” “The Bear” and “The Studio” were expected to earn recognition. “The Studio” earned 23 nominations in total, including three for co-creator Seth Rogen — for acting, writing, and directing.
Reality and talk show standouts
Two categories were revealed early Tuesday morning on “CBS Mornings.”
In an Outstanding Reality Competition Program, the nominees are: “The Amazing Race,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Survivor,” “Top Chef” and “The Traitors.”
“The Traitors” took the crown last year, beating out 2023’s winner, “RuPaul’s Drag Race.” Still, host RuPaul Charles remains a dominant figure — he’s now the most-nominated host in Emmy history, surpassing Heidi Klum and Tom Bergeron, with 14 Primetime Emmy wins and 26 nominations.
For Outstanding Talk Series, the nominees are: “The Daily Show,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
“The Daily Show” won last year, and neither “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” nor “The Late Show” has ever won in this category. Kimmel’s show has aired since 2003, and “The Late Show” since 2015.
Meanwhile, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” was absent from the category entirely. The show has received 11 nominations but zero wins since its 2014 debut.
Beyoncé’s halftime show lands four Emmy nods
A unique entry this year is the “Beyoncé Bowl” — her Christmas Day 2024 NFL halftime performance — which earned four nominations. Two of those specifically name Beyoncé as a nominee.
The performance aired during the matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Houston Texans, drawing more than 27 million peak viewers.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show” also picked up four nominations.
How voting works
According to the Television Academy, eligible programs, performances or individual achievements can be submitted for consideration — self-submissions included. Once entries are submitted, Academy members cast their votes, confirming they have viewed the content before doing so.
This year, the Academy received more than 7,400 submissions across 123 categories.
Final voting will take place from Aug. 18 to 27. The Creative Arts Emmys are scheduled for Sept. 6 and 7.
Comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on CBS, airing live Sunday, Sept. 14.
Full list of nominees announced live Tuesday
Outstanding Drama Series
- “Andor”
- “The Diplomat”
- “The Last of Us”
- “Paradise”
- “The Pitt”
- “Severance”
- “Slow Horses”
- “The White Lotus”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
- Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
- Adam Scott, “Severance”
- Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
- Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
- Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
- Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
- Britt Lower, “Severance”
- Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
- Sharon Horgan, “Bad Sisters”
- Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”
Outstanding Comedy Series
- “Abbott Elementary”
- “The Bear”
- “Hacks”
- “Nobody Wants This”
- “Only Murders in the Building”
- “Shrinking”
- “The Studio”
- “What We Do in the Shadows”
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
- Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
- Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
- Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”
- Jason Segel, “Shrinking”
- Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Jean Smart, “Hacks”
- Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
- Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
- Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
- Uzo Aduba, “The Residence”
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- “Adolescence”
- “Black Mirror”
- “Dying for Sex”
- “Monsters: The Lyle and Eric Menendez Story”
- “The Penguin”
Best Limited/Anthology Series Actress
- Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
- Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
- Meghann Fahy, “Sirens”
- Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer”
- Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror”
Best Limited/Anthology Series Actor
- Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
- Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
- Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”
- Brian Tyree Henry, “Dope Thief”
- Cooper Koch, “Monsters”
View the full list of nominees here.
