LOS ANGELES (AP) - As the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards approach, anticipation builds for a night filled with potential surprises and standout moments. With nominations reflecting the shifting landscape of prestige television, shows like The Studio and Severance are among the frontrunners for the biggest awards. Furthermore, veteran actor Noah Wyle could finally secure his long-awaited Emmy victory.
Comic Nate Bargatze will host the ceremony for the first time, taking place at the iconic Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night, as it airs live on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern and 5 p.m. Pacific time. For viewers wanting to stream the show, Paramount+ with Showtime subscribers can watch it live, while standard Paramount+ subscribers will have access to the show a day later, from September 21.
Several media outlets will cover the live red carpet events, including E! starting at 6 p.m. Eastern, with additional coverage from Entertainment Tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern. The Associated Press will also provide a slightly delayed feed of celebrity arrivals and interviews on its YouTube channel, commencing at 5 p.m. Eastern.
Among the nominated shows, The Studio, co-created by and starring Seth Rogen, has generated significant buzz due to its breakout first season. With a record-tying 23 nominations and nine Emmys already acquired at the Creative Arts ceremony, The Studio aims to shatter the existing record of 11 Emmy wins by a comedy series and could potentially claim as many as 15 awards. Rogen himself is nominated in multiple categories, including actor, writer, director, and executive producer.
In the comedy category, shows like The Bear and Hacks, both previous Emmy winners, will now compete against their newer, award-nominated peers. Meanwhile, for best drama, Severance, which depicts a dystopian take on workplace life, leads with an impressive 27 nominations for its second season and has already won six at the Creative Arts ceremony. Notably, its star Adam Scott joins Britt Lower in seeking their first Emmy wins this year.
Facing stiff competition from fellow nominees like The Pitt and HBO’s critically acclaimed resort series The White Lotus, Severance remains a key contender in multiple categories, including best drama. Wyle, who previously received five nominations for his role in ER, is favored for Best Actor and has a sincere chance to win.
On the topic of historical nominations, older actresses are likely to make headlines; Kathy Bates, at 78, might become the oldest winner in the best actress in a drama category for her performance in Matlock, while Jean Smart, at 73, could win her fourth consecutive award for best actress in a comedy category for Hacks.
As for the limited series category, Netflix's Adolescence is drawing acclaim for its unique storytelling, centering on a 13-year-old accused of murder—set to contend for best limited series. Additionally, HBO's intense The Penguin garnered the highest number of nominations in this category and has already achieved significant wins at previous award ceremonies.
The night could also serve as a farewell for The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, as it might finally win the Emmy for best talk series in recognition of Colbert’s contributions, following the show's recent cancellation. This gesture could be interpreted as a tribute, particularly due to the controversy surrounding the show's sudden end.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are set to captivate audiences, showcasing the evolution of television and placing a spotlight on deserving talent across various categories.
