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Facts and surprises about this year’s Emmy nominees

Darren Criss, Assassination of Gianni Versace, Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Criss earned his first-ever acting nomination for his work as the chilling serial killer Andrew Cunanan on the FX crime drama. However, he has actually been nominated for an Emmy before — for helping to pen an original song on the final season of Glee in 2015. Criss is only the second actor of Asian descent to earn a nomination in this category. The first was Riz Ahmed who made history when he won for The Night Of last year.

Facts and surprises about this year’s Emmy nominees

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robertascroft: Congratulations to Darren Criss on his Emmy Nomination for Lead Actor in Limited Drama series. He was truly remarkable in American Crime Story-The Assassination of Gianni Versace. Looking forward to seeing more of this Glee Alumni in the future. #emmy #acsversace #darrencriss #themaninblack

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Darren Criss nominated for Emmy for role in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”

Fil-Am actor Darren Criss earns an Emmy nomination for his role in the TV drama “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.”

In his new show, Criss plays Andrew Cunanan, the half-Filipino murderer notorious for killing five men, including famous fashion Gianni Versace, in 1997.

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Emmys 2018: The Ultimate Binge Guide — How to Catch Up on 30 Nominees

THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE: AMERICAN CRIME STORY

Nominations: 18, including Limited Series

Total Episodes: 9 (1 season)

Ryan Murphy’s FX anthology took a lavish, colorful turn with the story of Versace killer Andrew Cunanan; it’s worth watching for Darren Criss’ mesmerizing performance alone.

Where to Watch: Amazon (for purchase), iTunes

Emmys 2018: The Ultimate Binge Guide — How to Catch Up on 30 Nominees

Here are our predictions for the 2018 Emmy Awards

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

  • Antonio Banderas (Genius: Picasso)
  • Darren Criss (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story)
  • Benedict Cumberbatch (Patrick Melrose)
  • Jeff Daniels (The Looming Tower)
  • John Legend (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert)
  • Jesse Plemons (USS Callister: Black Mirror)

Prediction: The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story is about the murder of famous designer Gianni Versace, but Darren Criss was the breakout star. We think his performance as deeply troubled shooter Andrew Cunanan might just get him a win. That said, while it’s a long shot, it would be a wonderful upset to see Jesse Plemons get recognized for his role in the Star Trek-inspired episode of Black Mirror that had everyone talking.

Outstanding Limited Series or Movie

  • The Alienist (TNT)
  • The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX)
  • Genius: Picasso (National Geographic)
  • Godless (Netflix)
  • Patrick Melrose (Showtime)

Prediction: As a follow-up to the previous installment of American Crime Story, The People v. O.J. Simpson, which swept the awards back in 2016, we expect the Assassination of Gianni Versace to claim back the category for the anthology series this year. Its time-jumping look at what might have happened in the days leading up to, and after, the death of the famous fashion designer was a chilling look into the life and mindset of a serial killer.

A few other notable nominations:

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie

Jeff Daniels(Godless); Brandon Victor Dixon (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert); John Leguizamo (Waco); Finn Wittrock (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story); Ricky Martin (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story); Edgar Ramirez (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story); Michael Stuhlbarg (The Looming Tower)

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie

Sara Bareilles (Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert); Penelope Cruz (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story); Judith Light (The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story); Adina Porter (American Horror Story: Cult); Merritt Wever (Godless); Letitia Wright (Black Mirror: Black Museum)

Here are our predictions for the 2018 Emmy Awards