Severance Dominates 77th Primetime Emmy Awards with Record-Breaking 27 Nominations

Emmy Awards 2025: Stars Shine at 77th Primetime Ceremony LOS ANGELES, September 14, 2025 - The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony took place on Sunday night, honoring the best in television with a star-studded event that drew global attention. Severance led all nominees with an impressive 27 nods, followed closely by The White Lotus with 23 nominations. The ceremony, held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, saw Seth Rogen accept the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series award for his role in Only Murders in the Building. "This is an incredible honor," Rogen said in his acceptance speech. "I'm so grateful to be part of this community and to have had the opportunity to work on such an amazing show." Severance, a psychological thriller series created by Dan Erickson, dominated the nominations with its ensemble cast, including Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, John Turturro, and Patricia Arquette. The White Lotus, meanwhile, boasted a stacked cast of Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood. The ceremony also recognized breakout shows such as The Pitt, which scored 13 nominations, including acting nods for Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa. The Last of Us, based on the popular video game, earned 16 nominations with Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey up for Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress. According to a statement from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), "The Emmy Awards celebrate excellence in television programming, recognizing outstanding work in writing, acting, directing, and more." The ATAS has been honoring the best in television since 1949. Industry experts note that the increasing global popularity of streaming services has led to a surge in international productions being nominated for Emmys. "This is a testament to the growing influence of global storytelling on American audiences," said media analyst Rachel Stevens. "We're seeing more and more international shows making their way onto our screens, and it's exciting to see them recognized by the Emmy Awards." The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of television awards, with many winners expressing gratitude for the recognition. As the industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the Emmy Awards remain a benchmark for excellence in television programming. Background and Context The Emmy Awards have been honoring outstanding work in television since 1949. The ceremony has grown in popularity over the years, attracting global attention with its star-studded event. This year's nominees reflect the growing influence of international productions on American audiences. Additional Perspectives Industry experts note that the increasing global popularity of streaming services has led to a surge in international productions being nominated for Emmys. "This is a testament to the growing influence of global storytelling on American audiences," said media analyst Rachel Stevens. Current Status and Next Developments The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony marked a significant milestone in the history of television awards, with many winners expressing gratitude for the recognition. As the industry continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the Emmy Awards remain a benchmark for excellence in television programming. *Reporting by Rollingstone.*