Emmy nominations announced; ‘Succession,’ ‘The Last of Us’ among most nominated

Emmy nominations announced The cast of "Abbott Elementary" Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Warren, Chris Perfetti and William Stanford pose with the award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series during the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26, 2023. (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images/AFP via Getty Images)

By Debbie Lord, Cox Media Group National Content Desk

Nominees for the 75th anniversary Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday in an online broadcast.

“Succession” led with 27 Emmy nominations, followed by “The Last of Us” with 24, “The White Lotus” with 23 and “Ted Lasso” with 21.

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Emmy Award-nominated actress Yvette Nicole Brown and Television Academy chair Frank Scherma announced the nominees in the academy’s major categories.

“It’s been another transformational year in this platinum age of television that has delivered a diverse range of extraordinary programming,” Scherma in a said statement. “We are delighted to have Yvette help us celebrate our 75th anniversary as we honor the exceptional shows, innovators, storytellers, and talent whose work has entertained and connected us this season.”

The 75th Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 18 from the Peacock (formerly Microsoft) Theater in Los Angeles.

Below are the nominations announced Wednesday. Click here for a full list of nominees.