Colin Farrell, Sharon Horgan, Ruth Negga Emmy Nominations
Ruth Negga and Colin Farrell Shine as Emmy Nominations Unveiled
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The 2025 Emmy nominations are in, and itS a star-studded affair for Irish talent, with Ruth Negga and Colin Farrell both securing coveted nods. The nominations, announced by Brenda Song and Harvey Guillén, highlight a strong year for HBO Max, while Apple TV+’s Severance leads the pack in individual show nominations.
Irish Stars Earn Emmy Recognition
Ruth Negga has earned a nomination in the Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie category for her compelling performance in Presumed Innocent. She faces stiff competition from a talented field, including Erin Doherty (Adolescence), Deirdre O’Connell (The Penguin), Chloë Sevigny (Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story), Jenny Slate (Dying For Sex), and Christine Tremarco (Adolescence).
meanwhile, Colin Farrell is recognized for his powerful work in The Penguin, a role that has already garnered him notable acclaim at the IFTAs, Golden Globes, screen Actors Guild, Critics Choice, and Satellite Awards. the Dublin actor faces formidable opposition in his category, going head-to-head with acclaimed actors like Jake Gyllenhaal and Stephen Graham. Gyllenhaal’s nomination comes for his role in Presumed Innocent, while Graham is recognized for his performance in Adolescence. Brian Tyree Henry (Dope Thief) and Cooper Koch (Monsters: the Lyle and Erik menendez Story) are also in contention.
HBO Max Dominates Emmy Nominations
It was a triumphant day for HBO Max,wich achieved a record-breaking 142 Emmy nominations. The streaming giant’s success is largely driven by its critically acclaimed series, including the drama The Penguin, the popular The white Lotus, the gripping The Last of Us, and the sharp comedy Hacks. This notable haul surpasses HBO’s previous record of 140 nominations set in 2020, though Netflix still holds the all-time record with 160 nominations from the same year. This year, Netflix secured 120 nominations.
Severance Leads the Pack for Individual Show Nods
in terms of individual show nominations, Apple TV+’s Severance has emerged as the frontrunner, amassing an impressive 27 Emmy Award nominations. Hot on its heels is HBO’s The Penguin, which garnered 24 nominations.Close behind are Apple TV+’s new comedy The Studio and the third season of HBO’s The white Lotus,both receiving 23 nominations.
Other notable contenders include HBO’s The Last of Us, which earned 16 nominations for its second season. Disney+’s Andor and HBO Max’s Hacks each received 14 nominations, while Netflix’s Adolescence, Hulu’s The Bear, and HBO Max’s The Pitt secured 13 nominations apiece.
The 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on September 14th at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, promising an exciting evening celebrating the best in television.