The nominees for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards were announced on Tuesday, with Apple TV+ series "Severance" leading the nominations with a total of 27. Following closely behind, another Apple TV+ entry, "The Studio," received 23 nominations, solidifying its presence in the comedy series category. On the drama side, HBO Max's "The Penguin," set in the "Batman" universe, garnered significant recognition with 24 nominations in the limited series category.
Notably, the absence of Elisabeth Moss from the nominations for her role in the final season of "The Handmaid's Tale" was unexpected for many. The nominees for Best Actress in a drama series include Kathy Bates for "Matlock," Sharon Horgan for "Bad Sisters," Britt Lower for "Severance," Bella Ramsey for "The Last of Us," and Keri Russell for "The Diplomat."
In the supporting categories, "The White Lotus" secured 23 nominations, including nods for Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood, while actress Leslie Bibb did not receive a nomination. The Supporting Actor category saw nominations evenly divided between "Severance" and "The White Lotus," with three nominations each.
Jeremy Allen White and Martin Short are among the nominees for Best Lead Actor in a comedy series, highlighting the competitive nature of this year's awards. The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 14 and will be broadcast live on CBS, with comedian Nate Bargatze slated to host the event.