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The 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards are gearing up for a thrilling night, with a host of notable shows and performances vying for the prestigious awards. The nominations, announced recently, showcase a diverse range of programmes across various categories, including drama, comedy, limited series, and more.
### Top Contenders and Nomination Counts
Apple TV+'s 'Severance' leads the pack with a remarkable 27 nominations, followed closely by HBO Max's 'The Penguin' and 'The White Lotus' with 24 and 23 nominations respectively. Apple TV+'s 'The Studio' and FX's 'The Bear' are not far behind, each receiving 23 nominations. 'The Bear' has been noted as one of the most nominated comedy series historically, comparable to "The Studio."
### Key Categories and Nominees
The Emmy Awards recognise excellence in a wide range of categories. These include Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Animated Series, Outstanding Television Movie, Outstanding Reality Competition Series, Outstanding Talk Series, among others.
### Notable Highlights
One of the most significant highlights of this year's nominations is the first-ever Emmy nomination for Harrison Ford, who received a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role in 'Shrinking.' At the age of 83, this marks a remarkable milestone in Ford's career.
Another standout moment is the inclusion of Nate Bargatze, who is both the host and a nominee for his variety special 'Your Friend, Nate Bargatze.'
### Special Mentions
'Adolescence' is nominated for Outstanding Limited Series or Anthology, with Owen Cooper, a 15-year-old actor from the show, being the youngest nominee in the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie category. Katie Bates, the star of 'Matlock,' is the oldest nominee in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category at 77 years old.
### The Awards Ceremony
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast live on CBS on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The full list of nominees, including those for 'Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,' 'The Last of Us,' and 'Andor,' among others, can be found on the official Emmy Awards website.
[1] CBS News - 2025 Emmy Awards Nominations Announced [2] Emmy Awards Official Website - Complete List of Nominees for 2025 Emmy Awards
In the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards, several shows from the realm of movies-and-tv entertainment are vying for prestigious awards, such as Apple TV+'s 'Severance', HBO Max's 'The Penguin' and 'The White Lotus', and FX's 'The Bear'. These shows are recognized in various key categories, like Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Comedy Series, and Outstanding Lead and Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series.
