Fans of Succession will have to wait a little longer to see if the popular HBO series dominates The Emmy Awards. In an unprecedented move, the 75th Primetime Emmys ceremony, which was originally scheduled to air on September 18, has been officially postponed.
This marks the first time since 2001 that the prestigious television awards show has been rescheduled. The decision comes in the wake of the ongoing writers and actors strike that has brought much of Hollywood’s production and promotion to a halt.
While the TV Academy and Fox had previously kept the September 18 date as a placeholder, the reality of the strike’s impact on the entertainment industry necessitated informing vendors, producers, and other stakeholders involved with the event that their services would need to be pushed. The same applies to the Creative Arts Emmys, which were initially slated for September 9 and 10.
As the strike persists with no resolution in sight, the precise date for the rescheduled ceremony has not yet been determined. However, reports suggest that Fox is eyeing January 2024 as a potential airdate, while the TV Academy had advocated for a November date. Hosting the Emmys in January would place the ceremony right in the middle of film awards season and guild awards honoring shows within a different eligibility time frame. Nevertheless, the current situation dictates that even a November date might be too soon for the ceremony, making January a more feasible option.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes have significantly impacted the entertainment industry. Per guidelines set by both guilds, actors and writers are forbidden from promoting their shows or movies during the strike. As a result, the usual preparations, including writing monologues and jokes for the ceremony’s host and presenters, have been impeded.
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Despite the postponement, the Television Academy has confirmed that final-round voting for the 75th Primetime Emmys will still take place between August 17 and August 28 as scheduled, ending at 10 p.m. PT. This means that Phase 2 campaigning will proceed without the presence of any of the nominated actors or writers.
While the search for a host is still ongoing, the upcoming Emmys ceremony has found a producer in Jesse Collins Entertainment. The nominations, announced on July 12, revealed HBO’s Succession leading with 27 nominations, followed by The Last of Us and The White Lotus with 24 and 23 nominations, respectively. Apple’s Ted Lasso and Amazon’s The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel were also among the top contenders with 21 and 14 nominations, respectively.
As the industry continues to navigate the challenges posed by the strike, the rescheduled 75th Primetime Emmys are anticipated to bring together the finest talents and productions in television, celebrating excellence in storytelling and entertainment. However, until the strike reaches a resolution, the entertainment world will remain on hold, awaiting the return of its vibrant creativity and artistry.
Variety was the first to report this story.
