2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations: Anticipated Milestones and Historic Wins on the Horizon
The upcoming 2025 Primetime Emmy nominations are anticipated to bring about significant milestones and potential historic wins for this year's contenders. Several shows and individuals are on the brink of making history with groundbreaking representation, unprecedented season hauls, and the possibility of setting new records.
One of the contenders, "The Studio," is aiming to break the first-season Emmy record set by "Ted Lasso" in 2021 with its impressive 19 nominations. Seth Rogen, associated with "The Studio," could tie the record for the most individual wins in one night if he secures victories in all four categories he is nominated for.
While there is a chance that no series will reach the 20-plus nomination mark this year, shows like "Abbott Elementary" are expected to achieve double-digit nominations for the first time. Additionally, veteran actor Harrison Ford is poised to receive his first Emmy nomination for his role in "Shrinking."
Apple TV+ is eyeing another record-breaking year after earning 72 nominations in 2024. Shows like "Severance" and "The Studio" are likely to dominate their respective categories, potentially surpassing the previous benchmark.
In the drama lead actor category, there is a possibility of two Latino actors, Diego Luna and Pedro Pascal, being nominated in the same year, marking a significant moment for Latino representation. Bella Ramsey, who made history last year, could become the first openly nonbinary performer recognized in the lead drama actress category.
Veteran actress Kathy Bates is expected to become the oldest lead drama actress nominee at 77 for her role in the reboot of "Matlock." Elisabeth Moss may also make history by receiving both a lead actress and directing nomination for her work in "The Handmaid's Tale."
Selena Gomez is set to extend her record as the most-nominated Latina producer in Emmy history with another likely nomination for "Only Murders in the Building." YouTube's "Hot Ones" could earn the platform its first major Emmy nomination for Outstanding Talk Series.
With the official nominations announcement scheduled for July 15, the Television Academy is gearing up to see if this year's contenders will indeed make history and turn their potential into significant wins. Emmy voting concludes on Monday, June 23.