2024 Primetime Emmy Awards: ‘Shōgun’ is the top nominee

July 16, 2024

Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai in “Shōgun” (Photo by Katie Yu/FX)

The following is a press release from the Television Academy:

Nominations for the 76th Emmy® Awards were announced from the historic El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, recognizing remarkable programs, extraordinary performances and impactful storytelling across multiple platforms. The live ceremony was hosted by Emmy winners Tony Hale and Sheryl Lee Ralph along with Television Academy Chair Cris Abrego.

The nearly 22,000 voting members of the Academy nominated an abundance of
inspiring talent and a robust selection of diverse program offerings. In a year
marked by significant challenges and changes in the Television landscape, the
nominations recognize the excellent work of performers, producers, writers,
directors, craftspeople, and professionals above and below the line on television
programs from the 2023 – 2024 eligibility year.

“Television delivers stories that connect us, uplift us, challenge us, and always
entertain us. Today, I am honored to celebrate the outstanding work of our
extraordinarily talented and hardworking creative community,” said Television
Academy Chair Cris Abrego. “This morning’s Emmy nominations are a testament to
their contributions and highlight the incredible programming that has risen to the
top of an exceptional year in TV.”

“The Bear” set a new record for nominations in a single year in the Comedy category
with 23 (previously held by “30 Rock” with 22 nominations in 2009), and “Shōgun” lead
this year’s Drama category with 25 nominations.

The 36 first-time performer nominees across all performer categories this year are
Eric André (“The Eric Andre Show”), Tadanobu Asano (“Shōgun”), Jonathan Bailey
(“Fellow Travelers”), Nicole Beharie (The Morning Show), Matt Berry (“What We Do in
the Shadows”), Lionel Boyce (The Bear), Néstor Carbonell (“Shōgun”), Liza Colón-Zayas (“The Bear”), Dakota Fanning (“Ripley”), Richard Gadd (performance, producer
and writing nominations for “Baby Reindeer”), Lily Gladstone (“Under the Bridge”), Tom
Goodman-Hill (“Baby Reindeer”), Ryan Gosling (“Saturday Night Live”), Jessica
Gunning (“Baby Reindeer”), John Hawkes (“”True Detective: Night Country), Takehiro
Hira (“Shōgun”), Tom Hollander (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”), Aja Naomi King
(“Lessons in Chemistry”), Greta Lee (“The Morning Show”), Tracy Letts (“Winning Time:
The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”), Jack Lowden (“Slow Horses”), Lesley Manville (“The
Crown”), Nava Mau (“Baby Reindeer”), Lamorne Morris (“Fargo”), Karen Pittman (“The
Morning Show”), Parker Posey (“Mr. & Mrs. Smith”), Lewis Pullman (“Lessons in
Chemistry”), Da’Vine Joy Randolph (“Only Murders in the Building”), Kali Reis (“True
Detective: Night Country”), Paul Rudd (performance for “Only Murders in the Building”
and narrator for “Secrets of the Octopus”), Hiroyuki Sanada (“Shōgun”), Anna Sawai
(“Shōgun”), Mena Suvari (“RZR”), Naomi Watts (“Feud: Capote vs. The Swans”),
Dominic West (“The Crown”) and D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai (“Reservation Dogs”).

In addition to Gadd and Rudd, performers with multiple nominations this year
include Quinta Brunson (performance and writing for “Abbott Elementary”), Jodie
Foster (performance and producer for “True Detective: Night Country”), Donald
Glover (performance and writing for “Mr. & Mrs. Smith”), Jon Hamm (performance for
“Fargo” and “The Morning Show”), Brie Larson (performance and producer for “Lessons
in Chemistry”), Jonathan Pryce (performance for “The Crown” and “Slow Horses”), Maya
Rudolph (performance for “Loot,” performance and music & lyrics for “Saturday Night
Live,” character voice-over for “Big Mouth”), Andrew Scott (performance and producer
for “Ripley”) and Kristen Wiig (performance for “Palm Royale” and “Saturday Night
Live”).

Emmy Nominations presenter Ralph was surprised by Abrego at the conclusion of
the announcement ceremony with her third nomination for Outstanding Supporting
Actress in a Comedy Series for Abbott Elementary.

The nominations rosters may be revised in cases where names or titles are
incorrect or appeals for changes—including the addition or removal of names—are
approved by the Television Academy’s Emmy Awards Committee. Producer
eligibility is based primarily on title; producer nominees in certain program
categories will be announced early August and may increase the number of multiple
nominees. Final-round online voting begins August 15, 2024.

The complete list of Emmy nominations, as compiled by the independent accounting
firm of Ernst & Young LLP, is attached along with key categories. This and other
Academy news and updates are available at Emmys.com.

As previously announced, Emmy Award winners Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon
along with Emmy-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment
are set to return as executive producers of the 76th Emmy Awards. This marks their
second consecutive year as producers of television’s biggest night.

The 76th Emmy Awards will broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, September 15,
(8:00-11:00 PM EDT/5:00-8:00 PM PDT) from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE and
stream the next day on Hulu. The 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards take place at
the Peacock Theater over two consecutive nights on Saturday, September 7, and
Sunday, September 8, with an edited presentation to air on Saturday, September
14, at 8:00 PM EDT/PDT on FXX.

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landscape; cultivate a diverse, inclusive and accessible professional community;
and advocate for the television industry while capturing the spirit of a new
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recognizing their achievements through awards and accolades, including the
renowned Emmy® Award. Membership in the Academy is open to working
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