2025 Emmy nominations: Squid Game, Patrick Schwarzenegger among major snubs
And 'Squid Game' wasn't the only casualty. Netflix's genre hit 'Black Doves' also failed to make it to the list, and 'The Handmaid's Tale', once an Emmy darling, was overlooked, likely a result of its diminished cultural impact in recent seasons.Next, HBO's 'The White Lotus' garnered multiple supporting nods, but not for Patrick Schwarzenegger, whose performance as the emotionally volatile Ratliff brother, Saxon, was among the most talked-about arcs of the season. Despite sharing the screen with multiple nominated castmates, Patrick was left off the list entirely, a baffling exclusion for one of the season's breakout stars, especially given that most of the actors have been nominated from the cast.Also, Natasha Lyonne, the glue of 'Poker Face', was snubbed in a category that did recognise guest star Cynthia Erivo (who played seven characters!). But 'Poker Face' didn't land a Best Comedy nod either, likely due to genre confusion.Meanwhile, 'The Four Seasons' managed a single acting nomination (Colman Domingo), and Bridget Jones' fans were left wanting more as Rene Zellweger's TV-movie version of the beloved character didn't make the cut.In comedy, 'The Bear' returned with a strong showing but remains divisive due to its drama-heavy storytelling. With 'The Studio' dominating the category, 23 nominations and loads of showbiz satire, it could be the favourite, leaving shows like 'Abbott Elementary', 'Only Murders in the Building', and 'Shrinking' to battle it out for leftovers.Other notable omissions include Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez.With this, the 2025 Emmy race is officially underway. But for some, the race remains half-hearted.- Ends
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