The 2024 Emmy nominations were announced on Wednesday and brought record-setting recognition for two standout series: FX’s The Bear and Shogun. The Bear, a series centred on a family restaurant in Chicago, made a historic mark with 23 comedy nominations. This includes nods for Best Comedy Series and Best Actor for Jeremy Allen White, who plays the head chef, both categories in which the show triumphed last year. Ayo Edebiri received a nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy, advancing from her previous win for Best Supporting Actress. Notably, guest acting nominations saw the likes of Jamie Lee Curtis and Olivia Colman among the recognized talents.
In the drama category, Shogun emerged as the frontrunner with 25 nominations. With last year’s top contenders like Succession, The White Lotus, and The Last of Us absent, Shogun climbed to prominence. Significant nominations for the show include Best Drama Series, Best Actress for Anna Sawai, and Best Actor for Hiroyuki Sanada. The series, based on James Clavell’s novel about 17th-century Japan, was initially intended to be a limited series but has since expanded its scope.
Canadian stars also shone brightly among the nominees. Martin Short received a nomination for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in Only Murders in the Building, pitting him against fellow Canadian D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai of Reservation Dogs. Ryan Gosling was also recognized with a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his hosting of Saturday Night Live.
The Emmys are set to return to their traditional schedule with the awards ceremony slated for September 15 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, airing on ABC. Below is the list of nominees in select categories:
Nominations:
Drama Series:
- The Crown
- Fallout
- The Gilded Age
- The Morning Show
- Mr. & Mrs. Smith
- Shogun
- Slow Horses
- 3 Body Problem
Best 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
Best Actor in a Drama Series:
- Idris Elba, Hijack
- Donald Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Walter Goggins, Fallout
- Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
- Hiroyuki Sanada, Shogun
- Dominic West, The Crown
Best Comedy Series:
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- Curb Your Enthusiasm
- Hacks
- Only Murders in the Building
- Palm Royale
- Reservation Dogs
- What We Do in the Shadows
Best 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
- Kristin Wiig, Palm Royale
Best 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
Best Limited or Anthology Series:
- Baby Reindeer
- Fargo
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series:
- Dakota Fanning, Ripley
- Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge
- Jessica Gunning, Baby Reindeer
- Aja Naomi King, Lessons in Chemistry
- Diane Lane, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Nava Mau, Baby Reindeer
- Kali Reis, True Detective: Night Country
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series:
- Jonathan Bailey, Fellow Travelers
- Robert Downey Jr., The Sympathizer
- Tom Goodman-Hill, Baby Reindeer
- John Hawkes, True Detective: Night Country
- Lewis Pullman, Lessons in Chemistry
- Treat Williams, Feud: Capote vs. The Swans
- Lamorne Morris, Fargo
Outstanding Reality Competition Show:
- The Amazing Race
- RuPaul’s Drag Race
- Top Chef
- The Traitors
- The Voice
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