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‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ could tie ‘John Adams’ Emmy record of 13 wins

“The Assassination of Gianni Versace,” the second season of FX’s “American Crime Story” anthology series, scored 18 Emmy nominations, the most of any limited series this year. Those are spread across 13 categories, which means that if this Ryan Murphy production sweeps all of them it would tie the record currently held by HBO’s “John Adams,” which made history in 2008 by becoming the most awarded limited series of all time and the most awarded program of any genre in a single year.

“Versace” scored a trio of nominations in two categories: Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor (Edgar Ramirez, Ricky Martin and Finn Wittrock) and Best Movie/Mini Picture Editing (for the episodes “Alone,” “House by the Lake” and “Manhunt”). It also scored double nominations for Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actress (Penelope Cruz and Judith Light).

The show is nominated once apiece in its other 10 categories. It received bids for Best Limited Series, Best Movie/Mini Directing (Murphy for the episode “The Man Who Would be Vogue”) and Best Movie/Mini Writing (Tom Rob Smith for “House by the Lake”). And its star Darren Criss gained his first career acting nomination for Best Movie/Mini Actor. The limited series also received nominations for its casting, costumes, hairstyling, non-prosthetic makeup, prosthetic makeup and sound mixing.

“John Adams” was nominated 23 times across 18 categories and also had multiple nominees in four categories: Best Movie/Mini Cinematography, Best Movie/Mini Sound Editing, Best Movie/Mini Sound Mixing and Best Movie/Mini Supporting Actor (Tom Wilkinson, Stephen Dillane and David Morse). “John Adams” was able to win each of those awards, with Wilkinson prevailing in the acting race.

The other nine victories for “John Adams” were Best Miniseries, Best Movie/Mini Actor (Paul Giamatti), Best Movie/Mini Actress (Laura Linney), Best Movie/Mini Writing (Kirk Ellis for the episode “Independence”) and below-the-line victories for its art direction, casting, costumes, prosthetic makeup, and visual effects. “John Adams” only ended up losing five categories: Best Movie/Mini Directing, plus races for hairstyling, non-prosthetic makeup, picture editing, and music composition.

But “Versace” can’t afford to lose anything if it wants to tie the record, and it will face strong competition from, among others, Netflix’s “Godless,” which scored 12 nominations overall. “Versace” will go head-to-head with “Godless” in seven categories including Best Limited Series. Keep in mind that “Big Little Lies” had fewer nominations than “Feud: Bette and Joan” last year (16 to 18), but ultimately was the big winner with eight trophies including the top prize, so don’t count out “Godless” just because it has fewer noms.

Thirteen wins would tie the record, but if “Versace” wins 12 it would be in second place on the all-time list of the most awarded limited series ahead of “Angels in America,” which won 11 in 2003. Ten would place it third, and nine wins would tie it with Murphy’s big winner from 2016, “The People v. O.J. Simpson,” and the most-watched limited series ever, “Roots” (1977).

‘The Assassination of Gianni Versace’ could tie ‘John Adams’ Emmy record of 13 wins

All 6 Emmy episodes revealed for Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress (Exclusive)

Gold Derby can exclusively reveal all of the Emmy episode submissions for the 2018 contenders as Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress. While lead actors and actresses must enter their entire projects, supporting players are allowed to submit just one installment of their limited series. Let’s take a look at the choices made by these six women: Sara Bareilles (“Jesus Christ Superstar”), Penelope Cruz and Judith Light (both of “The Assassination of Gianni Versace”), Adina Porter (“American Horror Story: Cult”), Merritt Wever(“Godless”) and Letitia Wright (“Black Museum: Black Mirror”).

Cruz is submitting the seventh episode, “Ascent,” which aired March 7 on FX. Official description: “Andrew Cunanan leaves behind a troubled family life, while Donatella (Cruz) struggles to find her role within the Gianni Versace empire.” This is her first career nomination.

Light is submitting the third episode, “A Random Killing,” which aired January 31 on FX. Official description: “Chicago real estate tycoon Lee Miglin is murdered in what police describe as a random killing” as his wife Marilyn (Light) grieves. This is her fourth career nomination in prime-time, following ones for “Ugly Betty” (2007) and “Transparent” (2016, 2017).

All 6 Emmy episodes revealed for Best Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress (Exclusive)

2018 Emmy Winner Predictions: Writing and Directing Categories

Limited Series could be a tough fight. The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story has the most nominations for a Limited Series/TV Movie (18) and the episode nominated was heralded as the most poignant and heartbreaking (it is) and I think those factors tip it in its favor. But Black Mirror just won here last year (with San Junipero) and its nominated TV Movie this year, USS Callister, was a massively praised hit. Scott Frank (Godless) is a respected writer in both film and television and then there’s David Lynch. Shockingly, Twin Peaks: The Return was completely snubbed in Limited Series and all acting categories but Lynch showed up here and in directing. He’s a longshot but maybe this would be a consolation but directing would make more sense for that.

Here are my ranked winner predictions for the 2018 Emmys in Writing and Directing for Comedy Series, Drama Series, Limited Series/TV Movie, Variety Series and Variety Special.

WRITING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, TV MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
1. Tom Rob Smith, “The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (“House By The Lake”)
2. William Bridges and Charlie Brooker, “USS Callister: Black Mirror”
3. Scott Frank, “Godless”
4. David Nicholls, “Patrick Melrose”
5. David Lynch and Mark Frost, “Twin Peaks”
6. Kevin McManus and Matthew McManus, “American Vandal” (“Clean Up”)

Next up…Directing for Comedy Series, Drama Series, Limited Series, Variety Series and Variety Special

Limited Series is probably a closer race than it seems. The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story should be the frontrunner and another win for creator Ryan Murphy but Jesus Christ Superstar: Live in Concert blew everyone away with 13 nominations. It’s a real force to be reckoned with here. Scott Frank is also a top contender. As the creator and sole writer/director of Godless (which has 12 nominations) voters might feel compelled to award him for such a huge undertaking. Then there’s David Lynch. Could he take one of Twin Peaks‘ nine nominations home as a win?

DIRECTING FOR A LIMITED SERIES, TV MOVIE OR DRAMATIC SPECIAL
1. Ryan Murphy, “The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” (“The Man Who Would Be Vogue”)
2. David Leveaux (director) and Alex Rudzinski (Live Television Director), “Jesus Christ Superstar: Live In Concert”
3. Scott Frank, “Godless”
4. David Lynch, “Twin Peaks”
5. Edward Berger, “Patrick Melrose”
6. Craig Zisk, “The Looming Tower” (“9/11”)
7. Barry Levinson, “Paterno”

2018 Emmy Winner Predictions: Writing and Directing Categories

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Screen Talk Emmy Edition 2018: Crafts and Below-the-Line Categories (Episode 8)

IndieWire’s Screen Talk podcast brings back its bonus Emmy edition as this year’s race heats up. This week, IndieWire editor-at-large Anne Thompson and executive editor Michael Schneider are joined by crafts editor Bill Desowitz to look at the key below-the-line races. | 25 July 2018

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Emmys 2018: Handicapping the Top Series and Performer Races

The countdown to the Emmy awards has officially begun, with excitement brewing over the Television Academy’s nomination announcements earlier this month. The celebration will only intensify in the days leading up to the 70th annual ceremony, taking place at L.A.’s Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17. Given the sheer volume of first-class returning series — and the few fresh additions — to the ballot this year, there’s plenty of suspense in store. Here, Variety breaks down the key races.

Limited Series
HBO won, well, big with “Big Little Lies” last year, but doesn’t have a project in the race this time. That could pave the way for FX to return to the winners’ circle with “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story,” which sees the most noms (18) of any series in the category. There is some close competition coming from Netflix’s “Godless” (12 noms), which has the advantage of having its star Jeff Daniels in two key acting races, keeping the title in conversation beyond this category. National Geographic’s “Genius: Picasso” (seven noms), TNT’s “The Alienist” (six noms) and Showtime’s “Patrick Melrose” (five noms) certainly put out respectable showings, and perennial Emmy favorite Benedict Cumberbatch could push the latter further onto voters’ radars. Still, it feels like it’s Ryan Murphy’s year to finally take the category with “Versace.”

Limited Series/Movie Actor
Last year a newcomer broke through a pack of veteran performers, and this year the category is swaying towards making that a new tradition. Darren Criss is nominated for the first time in an acting category for his turn as serial killer Andrew Cunanan in “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story.” He’s up against John Legend — seeing his first nomination ever, and putting him this close to EGOT status — who embodied the titular messiah in “Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert.” Consistent Emmy favorite Benedict Cumberbatch is back on the ballot, this time for “Patrick Melrose,” and could see a surprise win, as he did back in 2014 when he triumphed over “Fargo” star Billy Bob Thornton. “Genius: Picasso’s” Antonio Banderas, “The Looming Tower’s” Jeff Daniels and Jesse Plemons from “USS Callister” round out the options. Plemons may well be the wildcard this year.

Emmys 2018: Handicapping the Top Series and Performer Races

This Year’s Most and Least Exciting Emmy Races

MOST EXCITING: Outstanding Lead Actor in Limited Series or Movie

Darren Criss has all the buzz this year for his sensational role in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. Still, there’s not a bad apple in this bunch, which also includes Benedict Cumberbatch doing some of his best work in Patrick Melrose and Jesse Plemons’ complicated and creepy loner character in Black Mirror’s excellent “USS Callister.” Plus, if John Legend wins he’ll have himself an EGOT!

This Year’s Most and Least Exciting Emmy Races

2018 Emmy Odds: Men Fight for Gold in Competitive Acting Categories

Many times, when Emmy acting category nominations are announced you usually hear more about the snubs and flubs rather than who actually might take home the award.

That wasn’t the case this year, where it seems there was only one glaring omission among the nominations in the drama, comedy and limited series or movie acting categories for the 70thPrimetime Emmy Awards.

In the damn-fine-cup-of-coffee spit take heard around Hollywood, Kyle MacLachlan was left off the list of Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of three characters on Showtime’s “Twin Peaks.” Twitter reaction was fierce and fans are still complaining. Well they should stop – MacLachlan never had a chance of winning.

Odds in the race from BetOnline and SportsBetting have Darren Criss (“The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”) as the frontrunner at -375. The also-rans are Benedict Cumberbatch (“Patrick Melrose”), +300; Antonio Banderas (“Genius: Picasso”), +3000; Jesse Plemons (“USS Callister”), +3500; John Legend (“Jesus Christ Superstar”), +4500; and Jeff Daniels (“The Looming Tower”) +5000.

Criss had this award wrapped up long before the ninth and final episode of “American Crime Story” aired on FX. His forceful, narcissistic and decidedly creepy performance of serial killer Andrew Cunanan, who murdered fashion designer Gianni Versace in front of his home in Miami, made us forget he was ever in bouncy “Glee.” His nearest competition is Cumberbatch for his role as a rich junkie trying to come clean in “Patrick Melrose.”

2018 Emmy Odds: Men Fight for Gold in Competitive Acting Categories

How 11 Emmys Categories Are Celebrating Women Behind the Scenes on ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Maisel’ and More

“The Assassination Of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story”

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie

Ryan Murphy has been a hardcore advocate for gender parity behind the scenes of his many many series — and that shows with the three nominations received for editing the latest edition of “American Crime Story.” The nominees include 2016’s winner in this category, Chi-Yoon Chung, as well as Shelly Westerman (for the episode “House By The Lake”) and Emily Greene (for the episode “Alone”).

How 11 Emmys Categories Are Celebrating Women Behind the Scenes on ‘Twin Peaks,’ ‘Atlanta,’ ‘Maisel’ and More

‘This Is Us,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Emmy Strength Comes From Ensembles

Teamwork can be a powerful thing. Just ask four of the nominees for the lead actor in a drama at this year’s Emmys.

Sterling K. Brown and Milo Ventimiglia, of “This Is Us,” and Ed Harris and Jeffrey Wright, of “Westworld,” fill out the majority of the category. Elsewhere among dramas, “Game of Thrones” is represented by both Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Peter Dinklage in the supporting actor race, while three supporting actresses from “The Handmaid’s Tale” — Alexis Bledel, Ann Dowd and Yvonne Strahovski — are nominated, too. And limited series “The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story” and sketch-comedy standard “Saturday Night Live” both split five nominations apiece across their fields’ two supporting categories.

‘This Is Us,’ ‘Westworld,’ ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ Emmy Strength Comes From Ensembles