WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP RECEIVES 44 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2022 EMMY® AWARDS, INCLUDING OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES FOR TED LASSO AND ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
THE VOICE NOMINATED FOR OUSTANDING COMPETITION PROGRAM, AND HARRY POTTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY: RETURN TO HOGWARTS NOMINATED FOR OUTSTANDING VARIETY SPECIAL (PRE-RECORDED)
BURBANK, Calif. (July 12, 2022) — Programs produced by the Warner Bros. Television Group received 44 nominations for the 74th Primetime Emmy® Awards today. This includes Outstanding Comedy Series nominations for Abbott Elementary and Ted Lasso, both produced by Warner Bros. Television. Ted Lasso led all comedy series with 20 nominations for its second season. Abbott Elementary led all network comedies with seven nominations, and Abbott creator/star Quinta Brunson — nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series, Lead Actress, and Writing — made history by becoming the first Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations for the same comedy series in a single year. Warner Bros. Unscripted Television’s The Voice was nominated for Outstanding Competition Program, and Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts is a nominee for Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded). The announcement was made this morning by the Television Academy.
Warner Bros. Television Group Chairman Channing Dungey said: “While it is true that every day is a blessing, let’s face it, some days are better than others! This is one of those days for all the incredibly talented writers, producers, casts, and crew members responsible for Warner Bros. Television Group’s nominated programs. We are so thrilled that Emmy voters have honored their outstanding work with a total of 44 nominations. Everyone at the Studio is so proud to have the opportunity to tell inclusive and innovative stories, and we are honored to work with the artists and network partners that helped to make these shows possible. And I’d also like to take a moment to salute the incomparable Quinta Brunson. With Abbott Elementary, she has created a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to public school teachers. Quinta had a singular vision for this show: to tell authentic stories of everyday heroes for a network television audience. And today she made history as the first Black woman to receive three Emmy nominations for a comedy series in a single year! We couldn’t be more excited for her accomplishments and for the entire Abbott team.”
Select topline highlights of WBTVG’s 2022 Emmy® nominations include:
- Ted Lasso (Warner Bros. Television for Apple TV+) shot and scored with 20 nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series, acting nominations for Jason Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Toheeb Jimoh, Nick Mohammed, Sarah Niles, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, James Lance, Sam Richardson, and Harriet Walter, one for directing, one for writing, and more.
- Abbott Elementary (Warner Bros. Television and 20th Television for ABC) earned seven nominations, including Outstanding Comedy Series; acting nominations for Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, and Tyler James Williams; writing for Brunson; and casting.
- Limited series Maid (Warner Bros. Television for Netflix) received a lead acting nomination for Margaret Qualley, writing for Molly Smith Metzler, and directing for John Wells.
- The Voice (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for NBC) received three nominations, including Outstanding Competition Program.
- Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for HBO Max) conjured up two nominations, including Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded).
- Kaley Cuoco nominated for Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for The Flight Attendant (Warner Bros. Television for HBO Max).
Here is the complete list of Emmy® nominations for Warner Bros. Television Group–produced programming:
TED LASSO (WBTV for Apple TV+): 20 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Jane Becker
- Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series: MJ Delaney
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jason Sudeikis
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Brett Goldstein
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Toheeb Jimoh
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Nick Mohammed
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Sarah Niles
- 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: James Lance
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Sam Richardson
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Harriet Walter
- Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
- Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
- Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation
ABBOTT ELEMENTARY (WBTV and 20th Television for ABC): 7 Nominations
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series: Quinta Brunson
- 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 Casting for a Comedy Series
THE VOICE (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for NBC): 3 Nominations
- Outstanding Competition Program
- Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Technical Direction, Camerawork, Video Control for a Series
THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT (WBTV for HBO Max): 3 Nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Kaley Cuoco
- Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score)
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour Or More)
MAID (WBTV for Netflix): 3 Nominations
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Margaret Qualley
- Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: Molly Smith Metzler
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: John Wells
HARRY POTTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY: RETURN TO HOGWARTS (Warner Bros. Unscripted Television for HBO Max): 2 Nominations
- Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)
- Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming
B POSITIVE (WBTV for CBS): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series
BOB [HEART] ABISHOLA (WBTV for CBS): 1 Nominations
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
CALL ME KAT (WBTV for FOX): 1 Nominations
- Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series
LISEY’S STORY (WBTV for Apple TV+): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Main Title Design
PEACEMAKER (WBTV for HBO Max): 1 Nominations
- Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or Variety Program
UNITED STATES OF AL (WBTV for CBS): 1 Nomination
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)
