Key facts
- The medical drama The Pitt received 25 Emmy nominations.
- The comedy Hacks received 24 Emmy nominations.
- Stranger Things received seven nominations, all in technical categories.
- Zendaya was the only Euphoria cast member nominated in a main acting category.
- Matthew Rhys received two lead acting nominations.
- The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14.
The US medical drama The Pitt and the comedy series Hacks are leading the nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards, with 25 and 24 nods respectively. The Pitt's nominations span acting, directing, and producing categories, with Noah Wyle receiving nods in multiple areas. Hacks also secured numerous nominations, including for its stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder.
Several British actors are in contention, including Matthew Rhys, who earned two lead acting nominations for "Widow's Bay" and "The Beast In Me." Other British nominees include Riz Ahmed for "Bait," Carey Mulligan for "Beef," Gary Oldman for "Slow Horses," and Rufus Sewell for "The Diplomat."
However, the final seasons of popular shows "Stranger Things" and "Euphoria" were notably absent from the prestigious best drama category. "Stranger Things" received seven nominations, all in technical fields, while Zendaya was the only "Euphoria" cast member to secure a nomination in a main acting category.
"The Bear," another acclaimed series, earned a nomination for best comedy, but its star Jeremy Allen White was overlooked for lead comedy actor, despite previous Emmy wins in that category. The winners of this year's Emmy Awards will be announced at a ceremony in Los Angeles on September 14.