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Canadians Shine Bright in 2025 Emmy Nominations
The 2025 Emmy nominations have dropped, and it's clear: Canadian talent is running the show. With multiple homegrown stars in the spotlight — and even breaking records — the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards are shaping up to be a celebration of maple-leaf excellence on the small screen.
Seth Rogen's The Studio Steals the Spotlight
Leading the charge is Vancouver’s own Seth Rogen, whose Apple TV+ satire The Studio has racked up an eye-popping 23 nominations, setting a new record for a first-season comedy. (Sorry, Ted Lasso, your 20-nod debut in 2021 just got benched.)
Rogen didn’t just star in the series — he created, wrote, and directed it, earning personal nominations for best lead actor, best directing, and best writing in a comedy series. The show follows the B.C. funnyman as a beleaguered studio exec trying to keep the lights on while chasing his dream of making great films. It’s awkward, biting, and apparently Emmy catnip.
Martin Short Scores Again for Only Murders
Competing with Rogen in the best lead actor in a comedy category is Hamilton, Ontario’s Martin Short, nominated (for the fourth time) for his role as the loveably frantic theatre director Oliver Putnam in Hulu’s Only Murders in the Building. The hit whodunit also stars Steve Martin and Selena Gomez and continues to be an awards-season darling.
Catherine O’Hara Doubles Up
Another Canadian Emmy favourite, Catherine O’Hara, is enjoying double recognition this year. The Toronto comedy queen is up for best supporting actress in The Studio, as well as guest actress in a drama for her role in HBO’s The Last of Us. That’s right — from apocalyptic horror to industry satire, O’Hara is showing serious range.
Behind the Camera: Jessica Lee Gagné’s Stunning Vision
Quebec City’s Jessica Lee Gagné also earned two nods for her work on Apple TV+’s Severance, a psychological thriller that snagged 27 total nominations, the most of any series this year. Gagné was recognized for best cinematography and best directing for the haunting episode “Chikhai Bardo,” which dives into disjointed memories and the show's deepening mystery.
More Canuck Contenders
The Canadian Emmy presence doesn’t stop there:
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Graham Yost (London, Ont.) scored a best drama series nomination as executive producer of the Apple TV+ spy thriller Slow Horses.
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Comedy writer Robby Hoffman is up for outstanding guest actress in a comedy for her standout role in Hacks.
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Lorne Michaels, the Toronto-born king of Saturday Night Live, earned six nominations across various SNL specials, including the 50th anniversary blowout.
When and Where to Watch
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards will air live from Los Angeles on September 14, with CBS handling the broadcast and comedian Nate Bargatze set to host. Canadian viewers can catch the ceremony on CTV.
Conclusion: Oh Canada, Oh Wow
Whether it’s delivering punchlines, directing prestige drama, or crafting cutting-edge comedy, Canadian creators are crushing it at the 2025 Emmys. With big names like Rogen, Short, and O’Hara leading the way — and emerging talent like Gagné and Hoffman making waves — this year’s ceremony could have a distinctly northern flavour. So grab the popcorn (and maybe a butter tart) and get ready to cheer on our homegrown stars as they vie for TV’s biggest prizes.
Check out the full list of nominees below.
Outstanding Drama Series
Andor
The Diplomat
The Last of Us
Paradise
The Pitt
Severance
Slow Horses
The White Lotus
Outstanding Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary
The Bear
Hacks
Nobody Wants This
Only Murders in the Building
Shrinking
The Studio
What We Do in the Shadows
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Sterling K. Brown, Paradise
Gary Oldman, Slow Horses
Pedro Pascal, The Last of Us
Adam Scott, Severance
Noah Wyle, The Pitt
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Kathy Bates, Matlock
Sharon Horgan, Bad Sisters
Britt Lower, Severance
Bella Ramsey, The Last of Us
Keri Russell, The Diplomat
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
Adam Brody, Nobody Wants This
Seth Rogen, The Studio
Jason Segel, Shrinking
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Uzo Aduba, The Residence
Kristen Bell, Nobody Wants This
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear
Jean Smart, Hacks
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Zach Cherry, Severance
Walton Goggins, The White Lotus
Jason Isaacs, The White Lotus
James Marsden, Paradise
Sam Rockwell, The White Lotus
Tramell Tillman, Severance
John Turturro, Severance
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Patricia Arquette, Severance
Carrie Coon, The White Lotus
Katherine LaNasa, The Pitt
Julianne Nicholson, Paradise
Parker Posey, The White Lotus
Natasha Rothwell, The White Lotus
Aimee Lou Wood, The White Lotus
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
Ike Barinholtz, The Studio
Colman Domingo, The Four Seasons
Harrison Ford, Shrinking
Jeff Hiller, Somebody Somewhere
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, The Bear
Michael Urie, Shrinking
Bowen Yang, Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
Liza Colón-Zayas, The Bear
Hannah Einbinder, Hacks
Kathryn Hahn, The Studio
Janelle James, Abbott Elementary
Catherine O'Hara, The Studio
Sheryl Lee Ralph, Abbott Elementary
Jessica Williams, Shrinking
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Adolescence
Black Mirror
Dying For Sex
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
The Penguin
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Colin Farrell, The Penguin
Stephen Graham, Adolescence
Jake Gyllenhaal, Presumed Innocent
Brian Tyree Henry, Dope Thief
Cooper Koch, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Cate Blanchett, Disclaimer
Meghann Fahy, Sirens
Rashida Jones, Black Mirror
Cristin Milioti, The Penguin
Michelle Williams, Dying For Sex
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
Javier Bardem, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story
Bill Camp, Presumed Innocent
Owen Cooper, Adolescence
Rob Delaney, Dying For Sex
Peter Sarsgaard, Presumed Innocent
Ashley Walters, Adolescence
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
Erin Doherty, Adolescence
Ruth Negga, Presumed Innocent
Deirdre O'Connell, The Penguin
Chloë Sevigny, Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story
Jenny Slate, Dying For Sex
Christine Tremarco, Adolescence
Outstanding Reality Competition Program
The Amazing Race
RuPaul's Drag Race
Survivor
Top Chef
The Traitors
Outstanding Talk Series
The Daily Show
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Outstanding Scripted Variety Series
Last Week Tonight With John Oliver
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series
Abbott Elementary, Quinta Brunson (for episode "Back To School")
Hacks, Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, and Jen Statsky (for episode "A Slippery Slope")
The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder, Carrie Kemper, Adam Locke-Norton, and Eric Notarnicola (for episode "Pilot's Code")
Somebody Somewhere, Hannah Bos, Paul Thureen, Bridget Everett (for episode "AGG")
The Studio, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, Frida Perez (for episode "The Promotion")
What We Do in the Shadows, Sam Johnson, Sarah Naftalis, Paul Simms (for episode "The Finale")
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series
Andor, Dan Gilroy (for episode "Welcome to the Rebellion")
The Pitt, Joe Sachs (for episode "2:00 P.M.")
The Pitt, R. Scott Gemmill (for episode "7:00 A.M.")
Severance, Dan Erickson (for episode "Cold Harbor")
Slow Horses, Will Smith (for episode "Hello Goodbye")
The White Lotus, Mike White (for episode "Full-Moon Party")
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Adolescence, Jack Thorne and Stephen Graham
Black Mirror, Charlie Brooker and Bisha K. Ali (for episode "Common People")
Dying For Sex, Kim Rosenstock and Elizabeth Meriwhether (for episode "Good Value Diet Soda")
The Penguin, Lauren LeFranc (for episode "A Great or Little Thing")
Say Nothing, Joshua Zetumer (for episode 'The People in the Dirt")
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, Conan O'Brien
Cunk on Life, Charlie Brooker, Ben Caudell, Erika Ehler, Charlie George, Eli Goldstone, Jason Hazeley, Lucia Keskin, Diane Morgan, Joel Morris, Michael Odewale
Sarah Silverman: PostMortem, Sarah Silverman
SNL50: the Anniversary Special, James Anderson, Dan Bulla, Megan Callahan-Shah, Michael Che, Mikey Day, Mike DiCenzo, James Downey, Tina Fey, Jimmy Fowlie, Alison Gates, Sudi Green, Jack Handey, Colin Jost, Steve Higgins, Erik Kenward, Dennis McNicholas, Seth Meyers, Lorne Michaels, John Mulaney, Jake Nordwind, Ceara O'Sullivan, Josh Patten, Paula Pell, Simon Rich, Pete Schultz, Streeter Seidell, Emily Spivey, Kent Sublette, Bryan Tucker, Auguste White
Your Friend, Nate Bargatze, Nate Bargatze
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series
Ayo Edebiri, The Bear (for episode "Napkins')
Lucia Aniello, Hacks (for episode "A Slippery Slope")
James Burrows, Mid-Century Modern (for episode "Here's To You, Mrs. Schneiderman")
Nathan Fielder, The Rehearsal (for episode "Pilot's Code")
Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, The Studio (for episode "The Oner")
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series
Janus Metz, Andor (for episode "Who Are You?")
Amanda Marsalis, The Pitt (for episode "6:00 P.M.")
John Wells, The Pitt (for episode "7:00 A.M.")
Jessica Lee Gagné, Severance (for episode "Chikhai Bardo")
Ben Stiller, Severance (for episode "Cold Harbor")
Adam Randall, Slow Horses (for episode "Hello Goodbye")
Mike White, The White Lotus (for episode "Amor Fati")
Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Movie
Philip Barantini, Adolescence
Shannon Murphy, Dying For Sex (for episode "It's Not That Serious")
Helen Shaver, The Penguin (for episode "Cent'anni")
Jennifer Getzinger, The Penguin (for episode "A Great or Little Thing")
Nicole Kassell, Sirens (for episode "Exile")
Lesli Linka Glatter, Zero Day