Emmys Politics 101: Why HBO dominates, "Dragon" overpowers "Rings" and some actors make history
SalonIndustry politics loom large over every awards season, but the version hanging over the 75th Emmy Awards nominations announcement is singularly outsized. The drama best supporting actor and actress categories are almost entirely divided between "Succession" and "The White Lotus"; nominations for Elizabeth Debicki and Rhea Seehorn sneak "The Crown" and AMC's "Better Call Saul" into the supporting actress race. Another HBO series joins the "Succession" leads in the best drama actor race with Pedro Pascal's nomination for "The Last of Us," with Jeff Bridges and Bob Odenkirk rounding out the category. "Ted Lasso" scored 14 major nominations including in best comedy, best actor for Jason Sudeikis, and supporting nods for Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple and Hannah Waddingham. "The Last of Us" guest star Keivonn Montreal Woodard is the youngest nominee in the drama guest actor category, where he's joined by co-star Lamar Johnson.
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