Andor, Selena Gomez and more

While the Primetime -Nominations of 2025 is approaching Emmy, some of this year’s contenders are ready to write history in different ways. With a groundbreaking representation, unprecedented seasonal distance and potential new records, there are 14 important milestones that can be achieved when the nominations are announced, making the road liberated for historical victories.

“The Studio” Eyes First season Emmy Record

In 2021, “Ted Lasso” set the bar with 20 nominations for his debut season – the highest ever for a comedy in the first year. Now another Apple series ‘The Studio’ could challenge that album. Variety Predicts that the show is floating around 19 nominations, but insiders say that the “Ted Lasso” could surpass if extra technical or acting nods come through.

Seth Rogen could bind record for most individual victories in one night

Speaking of ‘The Studio’, Seth Rogen bound four entries to the Apple Ravot – Comedy Series, protagonist, writing and directing. If he wins all four, he would bind the record for most Emmy’s won by a single person in one night and join Moira Demos (2016), Amy Sherman-Palladino (2018) and Dan Levy (2020).

No show in the 20+ club?

While records could be broken by “the studio” or “The penguin,” there’s also a realistic that no series cracks the 20-plus nomination threshold-Something that hashn’t happened sucte 2013, when “american horror, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, that, thatal, asy, asy a, asylum”, asy, asy, asylum “. A asylum”. A asylum “. A asylum”. A asylum “. A asylum”. A asylum “. Were only six series nominese per category, no “game of thrones,” and early streaming efforts like “house of cards” and “orange is the new black.” This year a “spread-the-eccor” type can point ceremony.

“Abbott Elementary” introduces Emmy Double figures

After three strong seasons, ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” can finally crack double digits nominations for the first time. The series scored seven in the first year, which led to a historic victory for maker, actress and writer Quinta Brunson. In the following two seasons, each earned nine. A 10-plus that shows this time would indicate a critical consistency and the growing academy support for the beloved workplace Mockumerary.

Harrison Ford breaks new land with “Krimpen”

Despite his legendary status, Harrison Ford has never been nominated for an Emmy – so far. The 81-year-old actor is expected to earn his first nomination for season 2 of “Shrinking”, a kink that, according to many, was too late after his omission for season 1. He is also contrary as the main drama actor for the Paramount+ Western “1923.”

Apple Eyes another record year

Apple TV+ earned a record 72 nominations in 2024, the highest total so far. With “dismissal” and “the studio” ready to dominate the drama and comedy categories, Apple could surpass that benchmark – especially as a mini series such as “Disclaimer” and “presumed innocent” deserved recognition.

Will the record of “The Penguin” Eclipse Watchmen Eclipse?

In 2020, HBO’s “Watchmen” became the first comic book adjustment to win a large Emmy Award. The genre has since won more traction, with “Wandavision” and “The Boys” who earn and nods critical appliance. Now, HBO Max’s “The Penguin”, a spider -off with Colin Farrell and operates under the DC Studios Banner, aims to match or surpass “Watchmen’s” 26 nominations -the most ever for a DC title.

Latino -display makes history in the Drama Lead category

For the first time, two Latino actors could be nominated for Lead Drama actor in the same year. Diego Luna (“Andor”) and Pedro Pascal (“The Last of Us”) are among the best contenders, which indicates progress in a category that has not missed a representation of Latinos historically. Ramón Rodriguez also got strength for ABC’s procedural “Will Trent” and could earn a surprise. To date, only two Latinos have ever been nominated in this category: Jimmy Smits for “NYPD Blue” and Pascal for season 1 of “The Last of Us”.

Bella Ramsey touches a milestone for LGBTQ+ Community

During a challenging pride month for the LGBTQ+ community, Bella Ramsey-Die was able to make the fourth-younge nominee for Lead Drama actress for “The Last of Us”-again history. If nominated, Ramsey would not be the first openly not -binary performer who is recognized in this category. They came out as not -binair in 2023 (Emma Corrin, who played Princess Diana in season 4 of ‘The Crown’, came out in 2021 after their Emmy nomination as a queer and not -binair.

Kathy Bates would be the oldest lead drama actress nominated

At 77, Kathy Bates is expected to earn a nomination for her leading role in CBS ‘reboot of’ Matlock ‘. If nominated, she would become the oldest actress ever recognized in the main drama category – a victory for age representation at the Emmys.

Elisabeth Moss Eyes Historic Directing Nod

Elisabeth Moss can become the first woman to ever receive a main actress as a director for the same drama series. Her performance and direction in the last season of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, in particular the penultimate episode ‘Execution’, could land her in Emmy History Books.

Selena Gomez expands its producing record

With a different likely nomination for Hulu’s ‘only murders in the building’, it is expected that Selena Gomez will expand its record as the most nominated Latina producer in the history of Emmy-a important but often overlooked milestone behind the scenes.

“The White Lotus” can sweep supporting categories

Could HBO’s “The White Lotus” “Hill Street Blues” replicate? In 1982, the latter became the only series that nominations received in every major acting category. This year, “The White Lotus” could sweep the supporting actor and actress slots thanks to the extensive cast, including Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Sam Rockwell and Natasha Rothwell.

Tramell Tillman could make Emmy History

The hair -raising version of Tramell Tillman in season 2 of “Severance” can give him a historic victory. A nomination seems likely, and if he has the upper hand, Tillman would be the first black actor to win in the supporting actor for drama category.

Youtube ready for the first big Emmy nomination with “Hot Ones”

For the first time, YouTube can earn a large Emmy nomination, with “Hot Ones” in position for Outstanding Talk series. A nomination would mean a breakthrough for non -traditional platforms in large Emmy categories.

“Andor” could become the most nominated “Star Wars” series

The “Andor” of Disney+has the critical appliance, buzz and submission power to surpass “the Mandalorian”, who earned 24 nominations in his second season. If this is the case, “Andor” becomes the most nominated “Star Wars” series in the history of Emmy.

Ryan Murphy Eyes 14th Emmy-winning actor

Ryan Murphy has helped 13 actors to win Emmy’s through his projects. He could reach 14 this year with “Samples: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.” Lead performance by Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez, together with supporting turns by Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny, generate Buzz and can still get an important distinction in the name of the Hollywood maker.

With the official nominations before July 15, all eyes are focused on the television academy to see if this year’s contenders can potentially change in history. Emmy voices ends Monday, June 23.

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