Emily Garbutt
Updated on: October 9, 2024 9:27 am GMT
Shōgun Shines Bright at 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards
The second night of the 76th Creative Arts Emmy Awards turned into a triumphant affair for the FX drama Shōgun, which secured a remarkable 14 awards, showcasing its dominance in this year’s television landscape. Following closely was another FX series, The Bear, with seven awards. Both ceremonies, held at the Peacock Theater in downtown Los Angeles, celebrated extraordinary achievements in scripted programming and technical excellence.
Shōgun’s Impressive Win Streak
Shōgun, which is adapted from James Clavell’s expansive 1975 novel, kicked off the night with an award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series, awarded to Nestor Carbonell for his role as Rodrigues, a Spanish seaman. This set the tone for what would become a night overflowing with accolades for the series.
- Outstanding Categories: The show amassed wins in several key categories including:
- Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
- Outstanding Period Costumes for a Series
- Outstanding Period or Fantasy/Sci-Fi Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
- Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
- Outstanding Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
- Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour)
- Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More)
The Bear: Strong Competition
Not to be overshadowed, The Bear secured impressive wins as well, including two performer awards. Jamie Lee Curtis was honored as Guest Actress in a Comedy for her portrayal of the matriarch, Donna Berzatto, and Jon Bernthal won Guest Actor in a Comedy for his role as the late Michael Berzatto. The series also achieved recognition for its casting and technical categories.
Tied Achievements: Ripley and Only Murders in the Building
In a showcase of fierce competition, two series tied with three wins each. Ripley, a Netflix limited series adapted from Patricia Highsmith’s classic, won for cinematography, special visual effects in a single episode, and sound editing. Meanwhile, Only Murders in the Building picked up honors for production design, music composition, and original music and lyrics.
Recognition of Individual Talent
Maya Rudolph celebrated her sixth Emmy win at the ceremony, taking home the award for Best Character Voice-Over for her work on Big Mouth. Expressing her pride in being part of a project that “humanizes being human,” she cemented her legacy in the industry. Angela Bassett also shined as she won her first Emmy award for her narration in the National Geographic documentary, Queens. Bassett, emotionally moved, expressed her excitement, stating, “I couldn’t be more thrilled and more grateful.”
Pat Sajak’s Final Bow
Former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak added another Emmy to his career achievements, winning for Best Game Show Host, marking a nostalgic farewell as he retired from the iconic show after an illustrious tenure.
Notable Mentions from the Awards Night
The night was packed with other noteworthy winners such as:
- Jim Henson Idea Man – Four awards, including Best Documentary.
- Welcome to Wrexham – Three awards including Best Unstructured Reality Show.
- Best Structured Reality show went to Shark Tank.
In a light-hearted moment, Dick Van Dyke, nearing his 99th birthday, won for Best Pre-Recorded Variety Special, entertaining attendees with a dance that belied his age.
Looking Ahead to the Main Event
The excitement continues as the main Emmy ceremony is scheduled to air live on Sunday, September 15. With Shōgun leading the overall nominations and a runtime focused on scripted television programming, the stakes are high for the upcoming broadcast. Viewers can expect to see several big names and highly anticipated performances that could redefine television excellence.
A complete list of winners from the Creative Arts Emmys is available for those looking to catch up on the accolades from this star-studded event.
For the latest news about the 76th Emmys, check out the official Emmys website.
