Emmy nominations 2022: Biggest talking points, from Succession’s sweep to Chadwick Boseman’s posthumous nod

‘Abbott Elementary’ and ‘Squid Game’ also earned multiple nominations

Emmy Awards 2021: The most memorable moments

The 2022 Emmy Award nominees were announced on Tuesday (12 July).

Succession from HBO led the nomination tally with 25 nods. Netflix’s Squid Game and HBO’s The White Lotus both earned nominations, with The White Lotus winning five noms in the “supporting actress in a limited series or movie” category alone. As usual, the announcement also included some conspicuous snubs.

This year’s awards, which take place 12 September, will celebrate the best in television across genres.

Succession leads the charge

The HBO drama Succession was the most-nominated series in 2022 with its 25 nods. Ted Lasso, the beloved AppleTV+ comedy starring Jason Sudeikis, followed with 20 nominations, as did the HBO blockbuster limited series The White Lotus.

Abbott Elementary arrives on the scene

The newcomer from Quinta Brunson earned a nomination for outstanding comedy series, as well as four acting noms for its cast. It was joined by the breakway Netflix hit series Squid Game, which earned five nominations for acting its first season, including for lead actor Lee Jung-jae.

It’s also the first ever Emmy nomination for Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynsky, Adam Scott from Severance, and The Great’s Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. Lily James and Sebastian Stan, both recognised for their roles in Pam & Tommy, are first-time Emmy nominees.

Chadwick Boseman scored a posthumous Emmy nomination – the actor’s first – for his voiceover performance on What If...? from Disney.

Poor Station Eleven

The celebrated HBO limited series Station Eleven earned only a single acting nomination for Britsh actor Himesh Patel. Other noticeable snubs include Jennifer Aniston, who won an Emmy in 2020 for her starring role on The Morning Show from Apple TV+, and Jessica Chastain, for the gripping HBO drama Scenes From a Marriage.

To qualify for this year’s Emmys, a show must have premiered between 1 June 2021 and 31 May 2022, ruling out a whole host of fan favourites returning too late, including The Boys and The Handmaid’s Tale.

The nominations streamed live online via the Emmys site and YouTube via the Television Academy.

Read on for the full list of nominees and reactions:

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[12 July 2022 16:59 · Tom Murray]

Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:

Jerrod Carmichael – Saturday Night Live

Bill Hader– Curb Your Enthusiasm

James Lance – Ted Lasso

Nathan Lane – Only Murders in the Building

Christopher McDonald – Hacks

Sam Richardson – Ted Lasso

[12 July 2022 17:07 · Amanda Whiting]

Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Adrien Brody – Succession

James Cromwell – Succession

Colman Domingo – Euphoria

Arian Moayed– Succession

Tom Pelphrey – Ozark

Alexander Skarsgård – Succession

[12 July 2022 17:08 · Amanda Whiting]

Guest Actress in a Drama:

Hope Davis – Succession

Marcia Gay Harden – The Morning Show

Martha Kelly –Euphoria

Sanaa Lathan – Succession

Harriet Walter – Succession

Lee You-mi –Squid Game