Game Of Thrones Leads Emmy Award Nominations
– Eniayewun Derayo, ABH Press
HBO series ‘Game of Thrones’ and ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ got the most nominations for the 71st annual Emmy Awards.
The nomination list which was announced on Tuesday had ‘Game of Thrones’ leading with 32 nominations in the drama category including individual nominations for its cast and crew.
Gwendoline Christie who played ‘Brienne of Tarth’, Lena Headey who played ‘Cersei Lannister’ Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) and Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) were all nominated for Best Supporting actress in a drama series.
Also, Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy), Nikolaj Coster-Waldeau (Jamie Lannister) and Peter Dinklage
(Tyrion Lannister) were nominated for Best Supporting actor in a drama series.
Emilia Clarke and Kit Harington were also nominated for the Lead actress/actor in a drama series category.
Other top contenders in the drama category include HBO’s Succession, FX’s Pose.
The 2019 Emmy Awards will air September 22.