GoT, People v. OJ Simpson top Emmy nominations

This year’s Drama and Comedy Series nominees include first-timers as well as returning programmes to the Emmy competition: “Black-ish” and “Master of None” are new in the Outstanding Comedy Series category, and “Mr. Robot” and “The Americans” in the Outstanding Drama Series competition.

Fantasy drama “Game of Thrones” led the field for television s coveted Primetime Emmy awards Thursday for a third straight year, with nominations in 23 categories. Cut the cord already.

Cuba Gooding Jr, who played OJ Simpson, and Courtney B Vance, who played Simpson’s lawyer Johnnie Cochran, are both up for best lead actor in a limited series. Metcalf who already has three Emmy’s for her work on Roseanne is a fantastic, hugely talented actress who I have personally seen on stage.

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Most overdue: “The Americans”, FX’s brilliant spy drama starring Keri Russell and Matthew Rhys, finally got a nomination for best drama, after four seasons, and four other major nominations, including best actors for Russell and Rhys.

Comedies with sharp-edged observations about race such as ABC’s “black-ish” and Netflix’s “Master of None” also received several key nominations, including best comedy, where they will compete against more mainstream favorites such as “Modern Family” and “Veep“.

While HBO remained a dominant force in the 68th Annual Emmy Awards nominations, the changing TV landscape brought on by online streaming services were reflected in the contenders announced Wednesday.

Veep leads the comedy series nominations with 17.

Five-time best comedy victor “Modern Family” was once again nominated.

Hiddleston is nominated for his role in the BBC’s The Night Manager.

In a phone interview, Paulson said that despite joy over her recognition she was happiest to learn that Brown was nominated for his portrayal of Darden. I could not be more humbled.

USA talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will present the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on September 18.

The 68th prime-time Emmy show will be broadcast live on ABC from 8-11 p.m. EDT on September 18, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.