Emmys Voting Opens: 25 Records on Line
Over 20,000 Television Academy members will cast their ballots through August 26, with winners announced on September 14, and several records could be broken, including Jean Smart and Allison Janney's potential all-time tie for acting wins
The final round of Primetime Emmys voting has begun, with over 20,000 Television Academy members casting their ballots for the 78th Emmy Awards through August 26. Several records could be broken this year, including Jean Smart and Allison Janney potentially tying the all-time record for acting wins.
HBO Max is the most-nominated network, led by two of the year’s biggest contenders: reigning drama champion 'The Pitt' and the fifth and final season of 'Hacks'. If 'The Pitt' wins, it will become the 11th drama ever to win the top prize for its first two seasons, and the first since 'Mad Men' in 2008-09.
Apple TV could also make history, with 'Slow Horses' or 'Pluribus' potentially claiming its first drama series Emmy ever. The streamer has previously won comedy awards for 'Ted Lasso' and 'The Studio', but has never taken the top prize for drama.
The TV Academy’s own Televerse event featured an 'FYC Presentation' from several nominees, including Abbott Elementary, All Her Fault, and The Bear. HBO Max also held a day of festivities celebrating Hacks, its departing comedy series that received 25 nominations this season.
## What's at Stake The winners of the 78th Emmy Awards will be announced on September 14, and the outcome could produce history beyond the top program races. Two actresses could tie the all-time record for acting wins on the same night, and a limited series could accomplish something no program has done in the category’s history.
The final round of voting will conclude at 10 p.m. PT on August 26, and the results will be eagerly anticipated by the television industry. With so many records on the line, this year's Emmys are shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent history.
## Why it Matters The Emmy Awards are one of the most prestigious honors in the television industry, and the outcome of this year's ceremony will have a significant impact on the careers of the nominees and the future of the shows they are involved in. The records that could be broken this year are a testament to the talent and hard work of the individuals and teams involved in the nominated shows, and the winners will be recognized as among the best in their field.
The Emmys also provide a snapshot of the current state of the television industry, with the nominated shows reflecting the trends and themes of the past year. This year's ceremony will be closely watched by industry professionals and fans alike, and the results will be widely reported and analyzed in the days and weeks that follow.
