As the entertainment industry grapples with strikes from Hollywood writers and actors, the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards, typically held in mid-September, find themselves in the midst of the 2024 awards season. This comes following the recent Golden Globes, the Critics Choice Awards, and the anticipation building up to the revelation of Oscar nominees next week.
Nominees and Decision Timeline:
The Television Academy unveiled the Emmy nominees last July, considering programs premiering nationally between June 1, 2022, and May 31, 2023. Despite tonight’s ceremony recognizing winners decided back in August, the awards promise to celebrate noteworthy achievements, including fan-favorite shows such as The Bear, HBO’s Succession, and The Last of Us.
Essential Details About the 2023 Emmy Awards:
When and How to Watch:
The live broadcast of the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards will take place on Fox at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. The ceremony will also be available for streaming on Hulu the following day.
Host and Controversies:
This year’s host is Anthony Anderson, former actor and producer of ABC’s Black-ish. However, Anderson’s selection has stirred controversy as past sexual assault allegations resurfaced online. Despite calls for replacement, Anderson stands as the emcee, acknowledging the challenges and expectations.
In a recent interview, Anderson shared his perspective, stating, “It’s a job that needs to be done,” emphasizing the impossibility of pleasing everyone. He mentioned going into the role with less pressure, not being a nominee for the first time in nearly a decade.
Notable Nominees:
Succession leads the nominations with 27 nods, including Outstanding Drama Series and performances by Brian Cox, Kieran Culkin, and Jeremy Strong. The Last of Us, HBO’s zombie apocalypse series, follows with 24 nominations, while The White Lotus and Ted Lasso also secure significant spots in the nominee lineup.
High Stakes and Acclaimed Shows:
HBO’s The White Lotus, with 23 nominations, has already secured accolades at the Creative Arts Emmys. Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, with 21 nominations, adds to the mix of highly anticipated categories. Other notable nominees include Netflix’s Wednesday and Amazon’s critically acclaimed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
As the curtain rises on the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards, the industry navigates through uncertainties, controversies, and a showcase of outstanding talent from the past television season.
Read the full list of nominees here.