Japan-set historical epic “Shogun” celebrated breaking all-time records at television’s Emmy Awards on Monday, as “The Bear” and “Baby Reindeer” racked up big wins at the glitzy gala in Los Angeles.
“Shogun,” the tale of warring dynasties in feudal Japan, is already the most honour single season of any show in Emmys history, having accrued 14 gongs in minor categories at a separate ceremony last weekend and one so far on the night.
It is hotly tipped to become the first non-English-language winner of the award for Best Drama Series later in the night. It could also win acting awards for veteran leading man Hiroyuki Sanada, and co-lead Anna Sawai.
‘Shogun’ makes history with a record 18 Emmy wins won the Emmy for best directing of a drama series.
This is the second Emmys gala this year after crippling twin strikes in Hollywood last year bumped the 2023 ceremony to January.
In the comedy categories, Jeremy Allen White and Ebon Moss-Bachrach took early prizes for best lead and supporting actor as foodie chefs in “The Bear.”
“The Bear” co-star Liza Colon-Zayas sprung a surprise by besting the likes of Meryl Streep (“Only Murders in the Buildings”) to win best supporting actress.
But HBO’s “Hacks” limited the rampage by “The Bear,” winning the comedy writing prize, while Jean Smart claimed her third lead actress for her role as a diva comedienne.
One of Monday’s other big winners was Netflix’s word-of-mouth smash “Baby Reindeer,” based on a relatively unknown Scottish comedian’s harrowing one-man show about sexual abuse.
Jessica Gunning, who played the stalker, won the Emmy for best supporting actress in a limited series.
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