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The 2022 Emmy nominations were announced Tuesday morning.
Television Academy President Frank Scherma began the nomination presentation by saying this year a record number of shows were submitted.
"Succession" topped the list with a total of 25 nominations. However, the HBO drama series is up against Netflix's "Squid Game" for best drama series. "Squid Game" marks the first non-English series nominated for the category.
Jeremy Strong, who stars as Kendall Roy in "Succession," told Fox News Digital he is "deeply honored" to be nominated.
"It is the role of a lifetime and an immeasurable gift to be part of making this show," Strong said. "I am so proud of my fellow ensemble members and the whole Succession family. A wholehearted congratulations to all of my fellow nominees. And as we are in the midst of filming Season 4 right now, I’ll just say this: Dad – It’s On."
"How exciting to get this kind of news when we’ve just started shooting again on Season 4! I’m so very, very proud of everyone who works on the show; magicians weaving angry, hurt, hilarious magic," Sarah Snook, Shiv Roy in the TV show, told Fox News Digital.
Both directors shared their thoughts on the nominations as well.
"I’m so proud that the work of our whole team both in front of and behind the camera is recognized so warmly today by the Academy's nominations," Mark Mylod said in a statement. "Today’s all night shooting schedule will feel a little less arduous with this lovely news."
"I had an absolute blast directing on my favorite show and am so honored to be nominated with this talented group. It’s a privilege to have worked with Jesse Armstrong, Mark Mylod and the incredible cast and crew of Succession. It was the highlight of my pandemic," Cathy Yan added.
The Emmy Awards will air Sept. 12 on NBC.
"Succession" received 25 Emmy Award nominations. (Photo by Kevin Winter)
Here is the list of nominees:
The nominees for best drama series are: "Better Call Saul"; "Euphoria"; "Ozark"; "Severance"; "Squid Game"; "Stranger Things"; "Succession"; "Yellowjackets."
The nominees for best comedy series are: "Abbott Elementary"; "Barry"; "Curb Your Enthusiasm"; "Hacks"; "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"; "Only Murders in the Building"; "Ted Lasso" and "What We Do in the Shadows."
The nominees for best comedy series actress are: Rachel Brosnahan, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel"; Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"; Kaley Cuoco, "The Flight Attendant"; Elle Fanning, "The Great"; Issa Rae, "Insecure"; Jean Smart, "Hacks."
Kaley Cuoco was nominated for best comedy series actress for her role in "The Flight Attendant." (Jordan Strauss/Invision)
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The nominees for actor in a comedy series are: Donald Glover, "Atlanta"; Bill Hader, "Barry"; Bill Hader, "Barry"; Nicholas Holt, "The Great"; Jason Sudeikis, "Ted Lasso" Steve Martin, "Only Murders in the Building"; Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building."
The nominees for drama series actor are: Jason Bateman, "Ozark"; Brian Cox, "Succession"; Lee Jung-jae, "Squid Game"; Bob Odenkirk, "Better Call Saul"; Adam Scott, "Severance" and Jeremy Strong, "Succession."
Brian Cox, of "Succession," told Fox News Digital he is "lucky" and "grateful" to be a part of the acting team.
"This year’s Emmy nominations are a testament to the strength of our show, particularly from the acting point of view," Cox said in a statement. "Being a part of this show is so exciting because I have the chance to work with such talented and deserving actors."
"No matter how big or small the role is, the actors step up to the plate because the roles and writing are so incredible and demand so much of us,' he continued. "We are enormously lucky and grateful to be able to perform such first-class work. The scripts are so good that you get the best actors doing their best work, and it couldn’t be better."
J. Smith-Cameron of "Succession" was nominated for best supporting actress in a drama series. The actress revealed she didn't hear about her nomination for awhile as she's attending a family reunion.
"I really didn’t expect it, but I’m absolutely thrilled – because I sort of started as a recurring character and we all collaborated into it being this wonderful, specific role that I’m delighted to playm" told Fox News Digital. "The whole ‘Succession’ cast is SUPERLATIVE and I’m thrilled that so many of us have been acknowledged. This is just a fantastic thrill! This show is absolutely a one-of-a-kind experience – Jesse is a raving genius and seems to have hired all the right people!"
The best drama series actress nominees are: Jodie Comer, "Killing Eve"; Laura Linney, "Ozark"; Melanie Lynskey, "Yellowjackets"; Sandra Oh, "Killing Eve"; Reese Witherspoon, "The Morning Show" and Zendaya, "Euphoria."
Reese Witherspoon was nominated for best drama series actress for her role on "The Morning Show." (Associated Press)
The limited series nominees are: "Dopesick"; "The Dropout"; "Inventing Anna"; "The White Lotus"; "Pam & Tommy."
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The nominees for variety talk series are: "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah"; "Jimmy Kimmel Live"; "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver"; "Late Night with Seth Meyers" and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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