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‘Shogun’ Makes History With 25 Emmy Nominations

Jul 18 (hollywoodreporter.com) - The smash-hit Japanese period epic scored the most nominations of any series this year and follows 'Squid Game' as just the second non-English-language show to be recognized in the best drama category.

As we enter the new post-Succession era, a fearsome potential ruler has emerged to seize power at the 2024 Emmys.

FX Productions’ lavish Japanese period series Shogun — a show, incidentally, all about the complicated succession process after the death of an esteemed leader — dominated the drama category announcements Wednesday morning with 25 nominations. No other show of any category scored more nominations.

Besides getting a nomination for best drama, Shogun also earned a best dramatic actor nomination for Hiroyuki Sanada as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, while Anna Sawai took home a nomination for best dramatic actress for her role as Toda Mariko.

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