Snubs & surprises from 2023 Emmy Nominations

The 75th Emmy Awards nominations mostly went as expected, although there were some shocks and snubs as usual.

Nominations were announced Wednesday (July 12) from the Hollywood Athletic Club, the site of the first Emmy ceremony in 1949.  Television Academy chair Frank Scherma and Emmy-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown served as the virtual ceremony’s hosts.

Succession was the year’s most nominated program, with 27 nominations, followed by The Last of Us (24), The White Lotus (23), Ted Lasso (21) and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (14).

Adam Blackstone, Nicholas Britell and pop titans Ed Sheeran and Max Martin were among the nominees in the seven music categories.

The 75th edition of the gala, which honours the best productions on the small screen, is to be held on 18 September at 8pm ET/5pm PT. The event will be aired in the US by FOX.

Here are the 2023 Emmy nominees that pleasantly surprised fans, and those snubbed for unknown reasons.

Surprise: Obi-Wan Kenobi

Despite facing stiff competition and receiving mixed reviews from critics and fans alike, Obi-Wan Kenobi scored a surprise nomination for Best Limited Series, which may have been helped by its built-in Star Wars fan base and Ewan McGregor ‘s charismatic performance and enduring appeal to voters.

Snub: Harrison Ford

Harrison Ford was doubly snubbed this year, despite the potential for two acting nominations for the movie star in the dramas 1923 and Shrinking. But given that his co-stars were nominated, Ford’s omission for his acclaimed performance in Shrinking is even more puzzling.

Surprise: Survivor

Survivor’s nomination in the Best Competition Program category is a remarkable comeback, considering the reality show hadn’t been nominated for seven years in a row. It’s a testament to the long-running show’s innovative, yet traditional approach and dedicated fan base that it has been able to keep its format and hosts while attracting new viewers.

Snub: Only Murders in the Building

Only Murders in the Building, the mystery-comedy-drama series, remains a favorite of the TV Academy, once again receiving a number of nominations. However, it seems that some tough decisions had to be made this time around, as Steve Martin was surprisingly left off the list, with his co-star Martin Short taking the lead.

Surprise: The White Lotus

After scoring an impressive eight acting nominations last year, the black comedy show outdid itself this time around. While nominations for Jennifer Coolidge, Aubrey Plaza, Michael Imperioli, and F. Murray Abraham are no surprise, the show has significant new additions to its ensemble cast, including Will Sharpe, Theo James, and Italian talents Sabrina Impacciatore and Simona Tabasco.

Snub: Daisy Jones & The Six

The popular drama about a 1970s band exceeded expectations with nine nominations, including nods for lead actress Riley Keough and supporting actress Camila Morrone. The biggest snub, however, came when none of the band’s songs were nominated, considering how much they were featured in the show.

Surprise: Jury Duty

The mockumentary series scored a surprise nomination in the Best Comedy Series category, beating out favorites like Poker Face and Shrinking. With its unique concept of a fake trial and a clueless jury, the inclusion of the show in the comedy category was unexpected but definitely well-deserved.

Snub: What We Do in the Shadows

Despite receiving writing nods for previous seasons, FX’s supernatural comedy was unexpectedly ignored in this year’s major nominations. With only 4 nominations, none of the categories include significant recognition of the cast’s work and the show’s biting humor and that feels personal.

Emmys 2023: the chief nominees

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

• Jeff Bridges – The Old Man
• Brian Cox – Succession
• Kieran Culkin – Succession
• Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul
• Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us
• Jeremy Strong – Succession

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

• Sharon Horgan – Bad Sisters
• Melanie Lynskey – Yellowjackets
• Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale
• Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us
• Keri Russell – The Diplomat
• Sarah Snook – Succession

Oustanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

• Murray Abraham – The White Lotus
• Nicholas Braun – Succession
• Michael Imperioli – The White Lotus
• Theo James – The White Lotus
• Matthew Macfadyen – Succession
• Alan Ruck – Succession
• Will Sharpe – The White Lotus
• Alexander Skarsgård – Succession

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

• Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus
• Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown
• Meghann Fahy – The White Lotus
• Sabrina Impacciatore – The White Lotus
• Aubrey Plaza – The White Lotus
• Rhea Seehorn – Better Call Saul
• Smith-Cameron – Succession

Outstanding Drama Series

• Andor (Disney+)
• Better Call Saul (AMC)
• The Crown (Netflix)
• House of the Dragon (HBO)
• The Last of Us (HBO)
• Succession (HBO)
• The White Lotus (HBO)
• Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

• Lizzy Caplan – Fleishman Is in Trouble
• Jessica Chastain – George & Tammy
• Dominique Fishback – Swarm
• Kathryn Hahn – Tiny Beautiful Things
• Riley Keough – Daisy Jones & the Six
• Ali Wong – Beef

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

• Taron Egerton – Black Bird
• Kumail Nanjiani – Welcome to Chippendales
• Evan Peters – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
• Daniel Radcliffe – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
• Michael Shannon – George & Tammy
• Steven Yeun – Beef

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

• Beef (Netflix)
• Dahmer — Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (Netflix)
• Daisy Jones & the Six (Prime Video)
• Fleishman Is in Trouble (FX)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi (Disney+)

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

• Murray Bartlett – Welcome to Chippendales
• Paul Walter Hauser – Black Bird
• Richard Jenkins – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
• Joseph Lee – Beef
• Ray Liotta – Black Bird
• Young Mazino – Beef
• Jesse Plemons – Love & Death

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

• Annaleigh Ashford – Welcome to Chippendales
• Maria Bello – Beef
• Claire Danes – Fleishman Is in Trouble
• Juliette Lewis – Welcome to Chippendales
• Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & the Six
• Niecy Nash-Betts – Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
• Merritt Wever – Tiny Beautiful Things

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

• Christina Applegate – Dead to Me
• Rachel Brosnahan – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary
• Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face
• Jenna Ortega – Wednesday

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

• Bill Hader – Barry
• Jason Segel – Shrinking
• Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building
• Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso
• Jeremy Allen White – The Bear

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

• Anthony Carrigan – Barry
• Phil Dunster – Ted Lasso
• Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso
• James Marsden – Jury Duty
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach – The Bear
• Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary
• Henry Winkler – Barry

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

• Alex Borstein – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
• Ayo Edebiri – The Bear
• Janelle James – Abbott Elementary
• Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary
• Juno Temple – Ted Lasso
• Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso
• Jessica Williams – Shrinking

Outstanding Comedy Series

• Abbott Elementary (ABC)
• Barry (HBO)
• The Bear (FX on Hulu)
• Jury Duty (Freevee)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Prime Video)
• Only Murders in the Building (Hulu)
• Ted Lasso (Apple TV+)
• Wednesday (Netflix)

Outstanding Talk Series

• The Daily Show With Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC)
• Late Night With Seth Meyers (NBC)
• The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)
• The Problem With Jon Stewart (Apple TV+)

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

• The Amazing Race (CBS)
• RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)
• Survivor (CBS)
• Top Chef (Bravo)
• The Voice (NBC)

Outstanding Scripted Variety Series

• A Black Lady Sketch Show (HBO)
• Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
• Saturday Night Live (NBC)

Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series

• Barry: “Wow” – Bill Hader (HBO Max)
• The Bear: “Review” – Christopher Storer (FX)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: “Four Minutes” – Amy Sherman-Palladino (Prime Video)
• The Ms. Pat Show: “Don’t Touch My Hair” – Mary Lou Belli (BET+)
• Ted Lasso: “So Long, Farewell” – Declan Lowney (Apple TV+)
• Wednesday: “Wednesday’s Child is Full Of Woe” (Netflix)

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

• Andor: “Rix Road” – Benjamin Caron (Disney+)
• Bad Sisters: “The Prick” – Dearbhla Walsh (Apple TV+)
• The Last of Us: “Long, Long Time” – Peter Hoar (HBO Max)
• Succession: “America Decides” – Andrij Parekh (HBO Max)
• Succession: “Connor’s Wedding” – Mark Mylod (HBO Max)
• Succession: “Living+” – Lorene Scafaria (HBO Max)
• The White Lotus: “Arrivederci” – Mike White (HBO Max)

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series, or Movie

• Beef: “Figures of Light” – Lee Sung Jin (Netflix)
• Beef: “The Great Fabricator” – Jake Schreier (Netflix)
• Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: “Bad Meat” – Carl Franklin (Netflix)
• Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: “Silenced” – Paris Barclay (Netflix)
• Fleishman is in Trouble: “Me-Time” – Valeries Faris, Jonathan Dayton (FX)
• Prey – Dan Trachtenberg (Hulu)