FX Dominates with Top Nods for Hit Shows ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’
In a highly anticipated announcement, the 2024 Emmy nominations revealed that FX’s “Shogun” and “The Bear” lead the list of contenders, capturing the industry’s attention with their impressive number of nominations. The announcement, made by Emmy award-winning actors Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph, alongside new Television Academy chair Cris Abrego, marks the beginning of another competitive Emmy season.
FX Shines with ‘Shogun’ and ‘The Bear’
FX’s Japanese historical drama “Shogun” topped the charts with 25 nominations, earning recognition for its outstanding performances by Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. Close on its heels, “The Bear,” a series set in a chaotic restaurant environment, garnered 23 nominations, with acting nods for stars Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Lionel Boyce, and Liza Colón-Zayas.
This year’s Emmy season follows an unusual schedule due to the Hollywood strikes, which postponed the 2023 Emmy telecast to January 2024. Now, just nine months later, the industry is gearing up for another round of accolades, as the Television Academy navigates a return to its traditional calendar.
Shifts in the Television Landscape
The TV Academy’s approximately 24,000 members faced a smaller pool of submissions this year, with only 229 series vying for top honors in the drama, comedy, and limited/anthology series categories—a significant drop from last year’s 309. This reduction is attributed to a decline in production volume as networks and streaming platforms scale back on original content, partly influenced by last year’s strikes, which delayed several high-profile projects like HBO’s “House of the Dragon” and Netflix’s “Bridgerton.”
Notably, the Emmy rules saw few changes this year, with the most significant adjustment occurring in the scripted variety field. Due to fewer submissions, this category shifted to a juried competition, where peer group members screened the entries, with the top two receiving nominations based on a 70% approval rate.
Overcoming Challenges and Low Ratings
The most recent Emmys, delayed to January, faced stiff competition from an NFL playoff game, resulting in record-low viewership of 4.3 million. Despite this, the ceremony received high praise for its nostalgic tributes to television classics, reuniting casts from iconic series like “Cheers” and “Martin” and recreating memorable moments from “I Love Lucy” and “All in the Family.” Jesse Collins Entertainment, praised for producing the January event, will return to helm the upcoming September telecast.
The 76th Emmy Awards will be broadcast live from LA Live’s Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, September 15, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. ET on ABC. Viewers can stream the event on Hulu the following day. A host for the ceremony has yet to be announced.
Nominees Reflect Industry’s Best
The nominations this year highlight a diverse array of talent across multiple genres. Leading the drama series category are shows like “The Crown,” “Fallout,” and “The Morning Show.” Comedy series contenders include “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” and “What We Do in the Shadows.”
Key Nominations
Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
- Idris Elba (“Hijack”)
- Donald Glover (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”)
- Walton Goggins (“Fallout”)
- Gary Oldman (“Slow Horses”)
- Hiroyuki Sanada (“Shogun”)
- Dominic West (“The Crown”)
Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
- Jennifer Aniston (“The Morning Show”)
- Carrie Coon (“The Gilded Age”)
- Maya Erskine (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith”)
- Anna Sawai (“Shogun”)
- Imelda Staunton (“The Crown”)
- Reese Witherspoon (“The Morning Show”)
Drama Series:
- “The Crown” (Netflix)
- “Fallout” (Prime Video)
- “The Gilded Age” (Max)
- “The Morning Show” (Apple TV+)
- “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” (Prime Video)
- “Shogun” (FX)
- “Slow Horses” (Apple TV+)
- “3 Body Problem” (Netflix)
Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
- Matt Berry (“What We Do in the Shadows”)
- Larry David (“Curb Your Enthusiasm”)
- Steve Martin (“Only Murders in the Building”)
- Martin Short (“Only Murders in the Building”)
- Jeremy Allen White (“The Bear”)
- D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (“Reservation Dogs”)
Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
- Quinta Brunson (“Abbott Elementary”)
- Ayo Edebiri (“The Bear”)
- Selena Gomez (“Only Murders in the Building”)
- Maya Rudolph (“Loot”)
- Jean Smart (“Hacks”)
- Kristen Wiig (“Palm Royale”)
Comedy Series:
- “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
- “The Bear” (FX)
- “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Max)
- “Hacks” (Max)
- “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)
- “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
- “Reservation Dogs” (FX)
- “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)
Conclusion
As the 2024 Emmy season progresses, industry insiders and fans alike are eager to see which of their favorite shows and actors will take home the coveted awards. With FX leading the pack with “Shogun” and “The Bear,” the stage is set for a thrilling awards season, filled with anticipation and excitement for what’s to come.
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