WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP RECEIVES 41 NOMINATIONS FOR THE
2023 EMMY® AWARDS, INCLUDING REPEAT OUTSTANDING COMEDY
SERIES NODS FOR TED LASSO AND ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
THE VOICE IS NOMINATED FOR COMPETITION PROGRAM,
GENNDY TARTAKOVKY’S PRIMAL FOR ANIMATED PROGRAM, AND
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS FOR TELEVISION MOVIE
BURBANK, Calif. (July 12, 2023) — Programs produced by divisions of the Warner Bros. Television Group received 41 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy® Awards today. This includes back-to-back Outstanding Comedy Series nominations for Warner Bros. Television’s Abbott Elementary and marks the third consecutive nomination for two-time winner Ted Lasso. Ted Lasso led all comedy series once again with 21 nominations for its third season. For the second year in a row, Abbott Elementary topped all broadcast network comedy series with eight nominations for its second season. Warner Bros. Unscripted Television’s The Voice was again nominated for Outstanding Competition Program. Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program, and Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas was nominated for Outstanding Television Movie.
Channing Dungey, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Television Group, said: “What an incredible morning celebrating the unparalleled brilliance of the gifted writers, actors, producers, and crew members behind our programming at Warner Bros. Television Group. We are so honored to have received 41 nominations for Ted Lasso, Abbott Elementary, The Voice, Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal, Shrinking, Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, and many other shows across our division. We are grateful to have the opportunity to tell stories that shape culture and spark conversation, and it is truly thrilling to have these projects acknowledged by the Television Academy.”
Select highlights of WBTVG’s nominations for the 2023 Emmy Awards include:
- Ted Lasso (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+) scored 21 nominations, topping all comedy series for the year. Nominations include Outstanding Comedy Series for the third straight year after winning in its first two seasons, acting nominations for Jason Sudeikis, Phil Dunster, Brett Goldstein, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, Sam Richardson, Becky Ann Baker, Sarah Niles, and Harriet Walter, one for writing, and more.
- Abbott Elementary (WBTV and 20th Television for ABC) received eight nominations, the most for any network comedy series. Nominations include Outstanding Comedy Series for the second year in a row, acting nods for Quinta Brunson, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Tyler James Williams, and Taraji P. Henson, and more.
- The Voice (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for NBC) belted four nominations, including Outstanding Reality Competition Program. It has now been nominated for 78 Emmys, the most in history for a musical competition show.
- Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal (Cartoon Network Studios for Adult Swim) was nominated for Outstanding Animated Program.
- Shrinking (WBTV for Apple TV+) received acting nominations for Jason Segel and Jessica Williams.
- Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas (WBTV for NBC) celebrates two nominations, including Outstanding Television Movie.
Here is the complete list of Emmy nominations for WBTVG–produced programs:
TED LASSO (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+): 21 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Brendan Hunt, Joe Kelly, Jason Sudeikis
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Phil Dunster
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Juno Temple
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Hannah Waddingham
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Sam Richardson
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Becky Ann Baker
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Sarah Niles
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Harriet Walter
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series: A.J. Catoline, ACE, Editor; Alex Szabo, Editor
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Single-Camera Comedy Series: Melissa McCoy, ACE, Editor; Francesca Castro, Additional Editor
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: “Fought and Lost,” Tom Howe, Jamie Hartman, Sam Ryder
- Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics: “A Beautiful Game,” Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance, Max Martin
- Outstanding Music Supervision
- Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (WBTV and 20th Television for ABC): 8 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Tyler James Williams
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Janelle James
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sheryl Lee Ralph
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Taraji P. Henson
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
THE VOICE (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for NBC): 4 Nominations
- Outstanding Reality Competition Program
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Reality Program (Single or Multi-Camera)
- Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork for a Series
DOLLY PARTON’S MOUNTAIN MAGIC CHRISTMAS (WBTV for NBC): 2 Nominations
- Outstanding Television Movie
- Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
GENNDY TARTAKOVSKY’S PRIMAL (Cartoon Network Studios for Adult Swim): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Animated Program
SHRINKING (WBTV for Apple TV+): 2 Nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Segel
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Jessica Williams
CALL ME KAT (WBTV for FOX): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series
MRS. DAVIS (WBTV for Peacock): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
NIGHT COURT (WBTV for NBC): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Picture Editing for a Multi-Camera Comedy Series
