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The actors of ‘The Pitt’ own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

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Jul 9 Morning

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Associated Press (AP)Jul 9

The actors of ‘The Pitt’ own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

HBO Max's drama "The Pitt" has achieved a historic Emmy nomination haul, with 13 of its cast members receiving nods across the acting categories. This marks a significant increase from its rookie season, where it secured only three nominations, all of which it won. The nominated actors, including returning winners Noah Wyle, Katherine LaNasa, and Shawn Hatosy, expressed excitement about the widespread recognition for their ensemble. The article highlights several specific nominations, including those for supporting actors and guest actors, with some performers receiving nominations for self-submissions. The extensive nominations mean many of "The Pitt's" actors will be competing against each other for the limited number of awards in their respective categories.

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13 actors from 'The Pitt' received Emmy nominations, a significant achievement for the show's cast.

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'The Pitt' received 13 of the 25 acting nominations for the Emmy Awards.

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In its first season, 'The Pitt' won 3 acting Emmy awards: best actor for Noah Wyle, best supporting actress for Katherine LaNasa, and best guest actor for Shawn Hatosy.

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Katherine LaNasa expressed excitement about her colleagues receiving nominations, stating, 'You’re happy when you get acknowledged, but you kind of know that you’re only there because of everybody else.'

— Katherine LaNasa

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Taylor Dearden, Fiona Dourif, and Sepideh Moafi were nominated in the supporting actress category alongside Katherine LaNasa.

Jul 8 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Jul 8

List of Emmy nominees in top categories

The Emmy nominations were announced in Los Angeles, with the drama series "The Pitt" receiving the most nominations. The HBO series "Hacks" secured the second-highest number of nods. Mariska Hargitay of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" will host the Emmy ceremony on September 14th. The article lists nominees across various top categories, including drama series, comedy series, limited series, and acting categories for each. Notable nominees include actors from "The Pitt," "Hacks," "The Diplomat," and "Shrinking." The nominations cover a range of genres, from drama and comedy to limited series and animated programs.

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BBC News - WorldJul 8

The Pitt leads Emmy nominations, but Stranger Things snubbed in top categories

US medical drama "The Pitt" and comedy "Hacks" are leading the Emmy Award nominations for this year's ceremony, with "The Pitt" receiving 25 nominations and "Hacks" securing 24. British talent is also recognized, with Matthew Rhys earning two lead acting nominations. Notably, popular shows like the final seasons of "Stranger Things" and "Euphoria" were excluded from the best drama category, with "Stranger Things" only receiving technical nominations. "The Bear" was nominated for best comedy, but its star Jeremy Allen White was overlooked for lead actor. The winners will be revealed at a Los Angeles ceremony on September 14th.

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South China Morning PostJul 8

‘The Pitt’ leads Emmy nominations, with ‘Hacks’ not far behind

The Emmy nominations were announced on Wednesday, with the emergency room series "The Pitt" leading all nominees with 25 nominations for its second season. "Hacks" followed closely, securing 24 nominations for its final season, leading all comedies. "The Pitt," which won best drama series, best actor for Noah Wyle, and best supporting actress for Katherine LaNasa in its rookie year, dominated the acting categories again, with Wyle and LaNasa receiving new nominations. The show also garnered multiple supporting actor and actress nominations. "Hacks" received numerous nominations for its fifth and final season, a trend often seen with departing shows.

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"The Pitt" received more Emmy nominations than any other show.

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The cast of "Widow's Bay" received 19 nominations for its freshman season.

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Jeremy Allen White of "The Bear" did not receive an acting nomination for its final season.

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"The Pitt" received 25 nominations, nearly double its first season's nominations.

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Charles Melton received his first Emmy nomination for "Beef" Season 2, while Cailee Spaeny was overlooked.