Emmys 2020: Record Number of Black Actors Score Nominations

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNot only has the COVID-19 pandemic upended the entertainment business (and, well, all businesses for that matter), it also put a sudden dent in what had been a more straight-ahead race to Emmy glory this year. A year ago, “Succession” Season 2 launched right in the middle of voting, and quickly turned into a phenomenon.

Elaine Low Senior TV Writer“The first Black female self-made millionaire. A successful doctor also dealing with a full house.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThe lead drama actress category may wind up being one of the most exciting competitions in this year’s Emmy race. Part of that comes from the unexpected surprise of Zendaya’s nomination for “Euphoria.” Although it was a possibility, the fact that Television Academy voters — who often seem late to the party (and still are with certain overlooked stars) — know enough about the young star to recognize her in the HBO drama’s freshman year is heartening.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeHow vicious is the Roy family from HBO’s “Succession”? Brian Cox, who plays powerful patriarch Logan Roy, and Jeremy Strong (as his son Kendall Roy) managed to help push out two mainstays in the Emmys’ lead drama actor category this year: Bob Odenkirk (“Better Call Saul”) and Milo Ventimiglia (“This Is Us”).

Jarrett Hill When it comes to the Emmys’ lead comedy and drama actor categories, the majority of men of color nominated fall into an interesting theme: They’re involved in storytelling about different kinds of families that are historically underrepresented on television. They are Black (Anthony Anderson, ABC’s “Black-ish”), Black and blended (Sterling K.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterIt’s not hard to spot familiar names on the drama side of this year’s guest actor and actress Emmy ballot, whether that’s Ron Cephas Jones in NBC’s “This Is Us” or Cicely Tyson in ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder,” who have each recurred heavily over the course of several seasons.

The Emmys are doing things differently amid the pandemic.

Danielle Turchiano Senior Features Editor, TVThe Television Academy’s willingness to nominate a number of newcomers has shaken up the majority of the key races.Here, Variety breaks down the early odds in 14 categories at the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards.Drama Series With last year’s winner (HBO’s “Game of Thrones”) no longer in the running, there was a big vacant spot in this category but, interestingly, it wasn’t the only slot to see a different title from the 2019 ballot.

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterThere was more choice than ever before when it came to marking the 72nd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards nomination ballots, but that choice proved to be a good thing.

Will Thorne Staff WriterA whole host of shows signed off with tearful goodbyes this year, but only a couple have been handed big shots at Emmys gold to reward their curtain calls.The final season winner is undoubtedly Pop’s “Schitt’s Creek,” which scored a staggering 15 nominations, placing it in a tie for fifth place in the overall program rankings.Once a relatively little-known comedy that began on Canadian television, “Schitt’s Creek” rode a wave of critical and word-of-mouth support, as

were announced yesterday, this year’s Emmy executive producers — including host Jimmy Kimmel — sent a letter to key acting nominees informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, and asking them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20th,” the letter says, in part.

The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards were announced today and there were plenty of snubs and surprises.

There is almost no one happier than a major award show nominee. Most of the stress is over, especially for those who know the nomination is the win.

nominated for 2020 Emmys. A total of 33 individual Black performers are up for every on-screen acting category, with Giancarlo Esposito, Maya Rudolph and Sterling K.

announced Tuesday morning by a raucous, overly enthusiastic Leslie Jones and presenters Josh Gad, Laverne Cox and Tatiana Maslany — includes an overabundance of “I’ll have the usual” nods.

The nominations for the 2020 Emmy Awards have been announced, with Succession leading the pack with 10 nods.The dark comedy series, about a dysfunctional wealthy family fighting for power, scored a total of 10 nominations, including Best Drama Series and nods for actors including Brian Cox, Jeremy Strong and Kieran Culkin.The acclaimed limited series Watchmen was also strongly represented, with seven nominations including Best Actress in a TV Movie or Miniseries for Regina King.

Even during a global pandemic, the Emmys are still happening this year in September. Ahead of the show, the nominees for the TV industry’s most prominent awards have been announced by the Television Academy.