75th Primetime Emmys Ceremony Postponed Amid Industry Shutdown
Vendors for the 75th Primetime Emmys have received official confirmation that the telecast, originally scheduled for September 18, will not be airing on that date. This marks the first time since 2001 that the Emmys have been postponed. The decision comes as no surprise, as the entertainment industry remains shut down due to the ongoing writers and actors strike.
Previously, the TV Academy and Fox had kept September 18 as a placeholder, but with less than two months until the event, organizers had to inform vendors, producers, and other stakeholders that their services would need to be rescheduled. The Creative Arts Emmys, which were supposed to take place on September 9 and 10, are also being pushed to a later date.
Although an exact rescheduled date has not been announced, reports suggest that Fox is aiming to air the ceremony in January 2024. The TV Academy, on the other hand, had been pushing for a November date. However, given the unresolved strikes and the uncertainties surrounding the industry, even November may be too soon for this year’s Emmys. January would position the ceremony in the middle of film awards season, creating potential conflicts with other award shows honoring shows with different eligibility time frames.
In a statement, the TV Academy expressed its hope for a fair and timely resolution to the ongoing guild negotiations. The organization will continue to monitor the situation closely with its partners at Fox, providing updates as necessary.
Despite the postponement, the Phase 2 calendar for the Emmys remains intact. Final-round voting for the 75th Primetime Emmys is set to take place from August 17 to August 28. This means that the campaigning phase will have to proceed without the presence of any nominated actors or writers.
The nominations for the awards were announced on July 12, just before the SAG-AFTRA strike began, effectively halting production and promotion in the industry. Both SAG-AFTRA and WGA guidelines prohibit actors and writers from promoting their shows or movies during the strike, further complicating preparations for the telecast.
While no host has been named yet for the upcoming Emmys, Jesse Collins Entertainment has been confirmed as the producer.
HBO dominated this year’s nominations, with “Succession” leading the pack with 27 nominations. Other notable nominees include “The Last of Us” with 24 nominations, “The White Lotus” with 23 nominations, and Apple’s “Ted Lasso” with 21 nominations. The FX/Hulu series “The Bear” made a strong showing with 13 nominations, and Netflix had multiple entries, including “Beef,” “Dahmer,” and “Wednesday.” Several other shows received at least five nominations, including HBO’s “Barry,” Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building,” and Amazon’s “Daisy Jones and The Six.”
As the industry awaits further updates on the Emmys, the strike continues to impact the entertainment world, leaving many uncertain about the future of the awards season and the broader industry.