Tue Sep 17 12:54:10 UTC 2024: ## “Shogun” Sweeps Emmys, “Hacks” Takes Comedy Crown in Upset
LOS ANGELES – The 76th Emmy Awards saw history made as “Shogun,” the sweeping historical epic set in feudal Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama series award. The show, which features most of its dialogue in Japanese with English subtitles, was an unexpected global phenomenon, garnering 19 total awards, a record for a single season of a drama.
Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, the first Japanese actors to win their respective categories, took home the Outstanding Lead Actor and Actress in a Drama Series awards for their roles in “Shogun.” Sanada described the series as an “East meets West dream project,” while Sawai was overcome with emotion upon receiving her award.
The FX network, which took a gamble on the expensive, subtitled period piece, was rewarded with 60 Emmy wins, the most in Walt Disney’s history.
In a major upset, HBO’s “Hacks,” about a veteran comedian and a young writer, claimed the best comedy series award, dethroning the reigning champion “The Bear.” “Hacks” star Jean Smart won her third Emmy for her portrayal of the ambitious stand-up comedian, Deborah Vance, while executive producer Lucia Aniello stressed the importance of comedy as a bridge for connecting people.
“The Bear,” which also aired on FX, set a new record for most Emmys won by a comedy series, taking home 11 awards. Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach won their second consecutive Emmys for their roles as Chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto and Cousin Richie, respectively.
The night also saw a surprise win for Liza Colón-Zayas, who earned her third Emmy for her role in “The Bear,” winning Best Supporting Comedy Actress and delivering a powerful message about representation and voting.
The Emmys, determined by a vote of nearly 22,000 members of Hollywood’s Television Academy, highlighted a diverse range of award-winning shows, reflecting the changing landscape of television.
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