While the shared dominance of acclaimed shows like “Severance,” “The Penguin” and “The Studio” on Emmy nomination morning may have made things look a little repetitive, many of these major titles gave high-profile actors — and a few Oscar-winning directors — their first shot at Emmy gold for acting.
With “Severance” Season 2 racking up 13 more nominations than Season 1 did, breakout performances from Britt Lower, Tramell Tillman and Zach Cherry resulted in their first nominations alongside expected repeat nominees Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette. If Tillman wins in the supporting actor category, he’ll become the first Black actor to do so.
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