Apple TV+ has set a record for the most nominations ever, with "Pachinko 2" adding to its significance.
On the 16th, Apple TV+ announced that it has received a total of 81 nominations in the 77th Emmy Awards, marking a historic high. Among them, "Pachinko 2," featuring performances by Korean actors Youn Yuh-jung, Kim Min-ha, and Lee Min-ho, is nominated for two categories: the production design award for narrative/fantasy program (running time 1 hour) and the cinematography award for series (running time 1 hour).
First, Apple TV+ saw "Severance: Division" nominated in 27 categories, making it this year's most nominated series. "The Studio" was nominated in 23 categories, setting the record for the most nominations for a new comedy series in history. Also nominated for best drama series and best comedy series were "Slo Hoshis" and "Mapda Maewo! Jimmy's Counseling Center," establishing Apple TV+ as the only network with multiple nominations in both categories. Additionally, it achieved the highest total of 31 nominations across all studios this year, proving the outstanding acting skills of its performers.
Jack Van Ambergh, head of Apple's Worldwide Video segment, noted, "This morning, all Apple team members are celebrating the talent and creativity, as well as the efforts of everyone nominated for an Emmy Award. It is particularly proud that 'Severance: Division' and 'The Studio' are among the most nominated in the drama and comedy series categories, along with equal recognition received by 'Mapda Maewo! Jimmy's Counseling Center' and 'Slo Hoshis.' These works have shared a deep resonance with audiences around the world, and it was a great honor to be able to showcase such broad storytelling. I sincerely congratulate all those nominated today."
Jamie Eldridge, co-head of Apple's Worldwide Video segment, stated, "This record-breaking year is a significant milestone for Apple. I'm especially proud that outstanding series like 'Severance: Division,' 'The Studio,' 'Mapda Maewo! Jimmy's Counseling Center,' and 'Slo Hoshis' continuously impact global culture. This Emmy nomination reflects bold storytelling, outstanding acting, and exceptional production quality. I sincerely thank the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences for recognizing the creators who realized this vision."
"Severance: Division" is this year's most nominated series with a total of 27 nominations. It has been nominated for best drama series, outstanding lead actor and actress in a drama series, directing, writing, and included in the acting category are Zach Cherry, Tramel Tilman, John Turturro, Patricia Clarkson, Jane Alexander, Gwendolyn Christie, and Merritt Weaver, as well as several technical categories such as cinematography, editing, music, and title design.
Having set the record for the most nominations for a new comedy series in Emmy history, "The Studio" received nominations for best comedy series, with Seth Rogen nominated for outstanding lead actor, directing, and writing in the comedy series category, attracting attention from various aspects. Additionally, Ike Barinholtz was nominated for outstanding supporting actor, while Kathryn Hahn and Catherine O'Hara were both nominated for outstanding supporting actress. The series also received nominations in five out of six categories for guest actor, marking a significant achievement. For the first time in his career, directors Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard were nominated, along with Bryan Cranston, Dave Franco, and Anthony Mackie, while Zoë Kravitz was nominated for outstanding guest actress.
Apple TV+’s hit series "Mapda Maewo! Jimmy's Counseling Center" has been nominated for the first time for best comedy series in its second season, and Harrison Ford received his first Emmy nomination for his critically acclaimed performance in the work. Jason Segel has been nominated for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series, while Michael Urie and Jessica Williams were nominated for outstanding supporting actor and actress, respectively.
Last year's winner of the Emmy for outstanding writing in a drama series, "Slo Hoshis," has once again been nominated for best drama series, outstanding lead actor in a drama series, directing, casting, and outstanding writing in a drama series.
Apple's original film "The Canyon" has been nominated for the first time for the Emmy for best TV movie, while the original documentaries "Deaf President Now: Revolution in Eight Days" and "Surrender: The Story of U2's Bono" also received nominations for Emmy, attracting attention.
Apple TV+ has received a total of 31 acting nominations this year, recording the highest number of nominations for acting awards among platforms. "The Studio" produced 10 major acting nominees, while "Severance: Division" includes leading and supporting actors, as well as guest actors in 9 categories. Both "Mapda Maewo! Jimmy's Counseling Center" and "Presumed Innocent" received nominations in 4 categories each. Additionally, Brian Tyree Henry from "Unexpected" was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or TV movie for that work. Gary Oldman from "Slo Hoshis" was nominated for outstanding lead actor in a drama series for the second time, and Sharon Horgan from "Bad Sisters" also recorded her second nomination for outstanding lead actress in a drama series.
The nominations for the 77th Emmy Awards were officially announced by the American Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS), and the winners will be announced during the Creative Arts Emmys taking place on Sept. 6 and 7 and the Primetime Emmys ceremony on the 14th.
Apple's original films, documentaries, and series, including the Emmy-winning comedy series "Ted Lasso," have a total of 580 awards and 2,761 nominations to date. Apple TV+ has been nominated in a total of 81 categories for the 2025 Emmy Awards.
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