The Penguin Scores 24 Emmy Noms, HBO Max Breaks Record

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HBO Max achieved a historic milestone by garnering an unprecedented 142 Emmy Award nominations during the 77th ceremony, making it the highest number of nominations any platform has ever received. Paving the way for this impressive tally is the DC series “The Penguin,” which notched up 24 nominations, matching the record set by “The White Lotus.

Penguin Recognized Across Major Categories

Washington D.C.’s “The Penguin,” featuring Colin Farrell, garnered nominations for Best Limited or Anthology Series, Best Actor (Farrell), Best Actress (Cristin Milioti), and Best Supporting Actress (Deirdre O’Connell). Directors Helen Shaver and Jennifer Getzinger, as well as writer Lauren LeFranc, also received individual nominations. This impressive showing solidifies DC’s standing in premium television and positions the spin-off of “The Batman” squarely among Emmy contenders (see the complete list of nominations below).

HBO Max Dominates Across Genres

Other standout nominations for HBO Max include:

  • The White Lotus – 24 noms, including Drama Series and multiple acting categories.
  • The Last of Us – 17 noms, including Lead Actor (Pedro Pascal) and Lead Actress (Bella Ramsey).
  • Hacks – 15 noms, including Comedy Series and Lead Actress (Jean Smart).
  • The Pitt – 13 noms, including Drama Series and Lead Actor (Noah Wyle).
  • House of the Dragon – 6 noms, mostly in technical categories.
  • Last Week Tonight – 6 noms, including Variety Series.

Additional Nods for Max Originals

Max Originals such as “Dune: Prophecy”, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend”, and “Superman/Man: The Christopher Reeve Saga” received nominations, demonstrating the diversity of their content offerings, spanning scripted, non-fiction, and documentary genres.

Statement from HBO’s CEO

Casey Bloys, Chairman & CEO of HBO & HBO Max Content, stated, “These Emmy nominations showcase the remarkable skill and storytelling that characterize HBO Max. From ‘The Pitt’ and Noah Wyle’s notable recognition to ‘Somebody Somewhere’ earning its first nomination for its final season, it’s inspiring to witness such a diverse array of content and creative minds being acknowledged throughout our lineup.

What About The Penguin Season 2?

Regarding a possible second season of DC’s “The Penguin,” nothing has been officially confirmed as of yet. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc and director Matt Reeves have brainstormed some ideas, but for now, their main focus is on launching Reeves’ “The Batman Part II.

Bloys hinted there might be more story, but he’s uncertain right now. He mentioned that LeFranc is brainstorming possibilities for a second season that could coincide with the movie.

Colin Farrell seems inclined to come back, but it’s important to remember his availability is crucial due to the extensive work required for the character. At this point, there’s no set date for a formal confirmation about his return.

The Batman Part II has an October 1, 2027 release date.

HBO Max’s 142 Emmy nominations this year include:

  • 24 nominations for HBO Original “The White Lotus” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Mike White), Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Mike White), 3 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Jason Isaacs, Sam Rockwell, Walton Goggins), 4 for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, Aimee Lou Wood), and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Scott Glenn)
  • 24 nominations for HBO Original “The Penguin” including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, 2 for Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Helen Shaver, Jennifer Getzinger), Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Lauren LeFranc), Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie (Colin Farrell), Outstanding Lead Actress In A Limited Or Anthology Series Or Movie (Cristin Milioti), and Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (Deirdre O’Connell)
  • 17 nominations for HBO Original “The Last of Us” including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Pedro Pascal), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (Bella Ramsey), 2 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Jeffrey Wright, Joe Pantoliano), and 2 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (Catherine O’Hara, Kaitlyn Dever)
  • 15 nominations for Max Original “Hacks” including Outstanding Comedy Series, Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Lucia Aniello), Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky), Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (Jean Smart), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series (Hannah Einbinder), and 2 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (Julianne Nicholson, Robby Hoffman)
  • 13 nominations for Max Original “The Pitt” including Outstanding Drama Series, 2 for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (Amanda Marsalis, John Wells), 2 for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (Joe Sachs, R. Scott Gemmill), Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Noah Wyle), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Katherine LaNasa), and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (Shawn Hatosy)
  • 6 nominations for HBO Original “House of the Dragon” including Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes and Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie
  • 6 nominations for HBO Original “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” including Outstanding Scripted Variety Series, Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series (Paul Pennolino), and Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
  • 6 nominations for HBO Original “The Righteous Gemstones” including Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (Half-Hour)
  • 5 nominations for HBO Original “Pee-wee As Himself” including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special and Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program
  • 4 nominations for HBO Original “Dune: Prophecy” including Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or Movie
  • 4 nominations for HBO Original “The Rehearsal” including Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series (Nathan Fielder) and Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
  • 4 nominations for HBO Original “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story” including Outstanding Directing for a Documentary/Nonfiction Program (Ian Bonhôte, Peter Ettedgui) and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Program (Peter Ettedgui, Ian Bonhôte, Otto Burnham)
  • 4 nominations for HBO Original “100 Foot Wave” including Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction series
  • 2 nominations for HBO Original “Chimp Crazy” including Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction program
  • 2 nominations for Max Original “Conan O’Brien Must Go” including Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction series or special and Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction program
  • 2 nominations for HBO Original “Somebody Somewhere” including Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series (Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett) and Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Jeff Hiller)
  • 1 nomination for HBO Original “Mountainhead” for Outstanding Television Movie
  • 1 nomination for HBO Original “Fantasmas” for Outstanding Hairstyling For A Variety, Nonfiction or Reality Program
  • 1 nomination for HBO Original “Ren Faire” for Outstanding Cinematography for a Nonfiction Program
  • 1 nomination for HBO Original “Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (Music Box)” for Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Nonfiction program

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2025-07-16 02:01