“Game of Thrones” has the most nominations, with 22
TV’s biggest night is here. The Emmy Awards kick off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Monday with hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che of “Saturday Night Live.” The 70th Primetime Emmy Awards will be broadcast from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
HBO’s “Game of Thrones” wasn’t eligible for last year’s Emmy season, but it’s back with a vengeance this year, leading the pack of Emmy nominees with 22 nods, including one for best drama. “Westworld” and “Saturday Night Live” tie for second place, with 21 nominations each.
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The hosts, Colin Jost and Michael Che, have arrived on the Emmys red carpet. Jost and Che are head writers on NBC’s long-running sketch comedy show and perform as the anchors of the weekly “Weekend News” segment.
Sandra Oh made history when she became the first Asian actress to be nominated for a leading role. She might also become the first Asian actress to win for a leading role for her portrayal of MI-5 officer Eve Polastri the BBC series, “Killing Eve.”
This year’s Emmy nominations list is full of first-timers, including shows like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “GLOW” and “Barry.”
First-time Emmy-nominated actors include Nikolaj Coster-Waldau for “Game of Thrones,” Ricky Martin for ” The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story “and Issa Rae for “Insecure.”
See the full list of nominees here .
Andrea is an entertainment producer at CBSNews.com
