The 78th Emmy Awards continued Sunday evening with Night 2 of the ceremony, hosted at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. Actor Noah Wyle, star of the heavily nominated series “The Pitt,” delivered the opening remarks, emphasizing the behind-the-scenes work that defines the entertainment industry. With 25 nominations to its name, “The Pitt” leads this year’s contenders and remains the frontrunner for outstanding drama series at the main ceremony scheduled for September 14 on NBC.
Sunday’s event featured 53 award categories, primarily honoring scripted television productions. Key races included recognitions for guest acting performances in comedy and drama, animated programs, cinematography, stunt work, and costume and makeup design. Additionally, five major categories were relocated from the September 14 telecast to this ceremony to accommodate scheduling changes, including writing and directing awards for limited series and anthology programs.
The Television Academy also introduced its inaugural Legacy Award, presented to “I Love Lucy” for its profound influence on television history and continued cultural relevance. This new honor recognizes programs that have fundamentally shaped the industry and audience experience. Meanwhile, the Saturday night inaugural ceremony saw strong performances, with Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show earning seven awards and Peacock’s “The Traitors” taking home six victories.
The combined results from both weekend ceremonies will be edited into a single special airing September 12 on FXX and subsequently on Hulu.
Originally reported by Variety →
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