HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Discover Us Weekly's expert predictions for the 2023 Emmys! With a strong focus on HBO's acclaimed series like 'Succession' and 'The Last of Us,' find out who's likely to dominate the nominations across all major categories Explore the complete list now!

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Jeremy Strong, Jeremy Allen White, Pedro Pascal, Jennifer Coolidge. HBO (3) ; Courtesy of FX

We are making predictions for the potential nominees at the 2023 Emmys, and it seems that HBO is poised to dominate in various categories.

HBO's flagship show Succession concluded its fourth and final season in May. Despite receiving an impressive 48 Emmy nominations and winning 13 awards overall, only three of those wins were for acting. Matthew Macfadyen won the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series trophy in 2022 for his portrayal of Tom Wambsgans, while Jeremy Strong emerged victorious in 2020 as the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Kendall Roy. In the same year, Cherry Jones earned recognition, winning the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Nan Pierce.

This year, the show is expected to receive numerous acting nominations in all categories, in addition to its Outstanding Drama Series nomination, thanks to the exceptional performances of the cast. The lead actor competition is especially competitive, with Kieran Culkin, who plays the youngest sibling Roman Roy, moving from a supporting role to join Brian Cox and Strong, who portray the Roy family patriarch. Alexander Skarsgård and Nicholas Braun, who portray tech titan Lukas Matsson and Cousin Greg respectively, may also receive nominations in the supporting category alongside Macfadyen.

On the other hand, Sarah Snook is a strong contender in the lead actress category for her complex portrayal of Shiv Roy. Some of the show's guest stars, including Harriet Walter, Hiam Abbess, and James Cromwell, also have a chance at receiving nominations.

While other shows like Ted Lasso, Barry, Better Call Saul, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel will be recognized for their final seasons, there are also some impressive newcomers on the scene. The Last of Us, an HBO sci-fi adventure series that premiered in January, has garnered praise as the greatest video game adaptation ever produced and has been hailed as one of the top TV shows of the year.

At the heart of the story is Pedro Pascal, who delivers a nuanced performance as the grieving father, Joel. Pascal's performance is likely to earn him a well-deserved nomination, along with his co-star Bella Ramsey, whose portrayal of Ellie provides a moving and hilarious contrast to Pascal's character and the show's overall darker tone.

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The popular HBO anthology series, The White Lotus, submitted in the Outstanding Limited Series/Anthology category for 2022, will now be competing in the Outstanding Drama Series category for its second season. In addition to the show's overall recognition, its talented stars Meghann Fahy, Aubrey Plaza, and Jennifer Coolidge, who all won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie in 2022, have a strong chance of winning again.

HBO's presence in the comedy categories has diminished, but Bill Hader's Barry, which concluded its fourth and final season in June, is a top contender, alongside successful Apple TV+ shows Shrinking and Ted Lasso. FX's The Bear, led by Jeremy Allen White, who received both a Golden Globe and SAG Award earlier this year, is also expected to receive acknowledgement.

The Bear is expected to dominate the 2024 Emmys, surpassing the awards ceremony. Season 2, which debuted in June, received a flawless rating on Rotten Tomatoes and boasts an impressive lineup of A-list guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Will Poulter, John Mulaney, Sarah Paulson, and the return of John Bernthal. Continue scrolling to discover Us' full list of predictions for the 2023 Emmys.

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

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Outstanding Drama Series 

Better Call Saul – AMC

Succession – HBO

The White Lotus – HBO

The Last of Us  – HBO

The Crown  – Netflix

Yellowjackets – Showtime

House of Dragon – HBO

Andor – Disney+

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

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Outstanding Comedy Series

Shrinking – AppleTV+

Ted Lasso – AppleTV+

Barry – HBO

The Bear – FX

Abbott Elementary – ABC

Only Murders in the Building – Hulu

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel  – Amazon Prime

Wednesday – Netflix

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Prime Video ; Jake Giles Netter/HBO ; Ser Baffo/Netflix

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series

Daisy Jones & the Six – Amazon Prime

Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story – Netflix

Beef – Netflix

Black Bird – AppleTV+

Love & Death – Max

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Jeong Park/Searchlight ; David Bukach/Hulu

Outstanding TV Movie

Prey – Hulu

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story – Roku Channel

Do Revenge  – Netflix

Reality  – HBO

Fire Island – Hulu

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Macall Polay/HBO ; Christopher Saunders/Paramount+ ; Liane Hentscher/HBO

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Pedro Pascal – The Last of Us

Bob Odenkirk – Better Call Saul

Brian Cox – Succession

Kieran Culkin – Succession

Jeremy Strong – Succession

Harrison Ford – 1923

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

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Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Bill Hader – Barry

Jeremy Allen White – The Bear

Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso

Steve Marin – Only Murders in the Building

Martin Short – Only Murders in the Building

Jason Segal – Shrinking

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

HBO (2) ; Sophie Giraud/Hulu

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Melanie Lynsey – Yellowjackets

Bella Ramsey – The Last of Us

Sarah Snook – Succession

Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale

Helen Mirren – 1923

Sophie Nélisse – Yellowjackets

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

ABC/Eric Liebowitz ; Matthias Clamer/Netflix ; Philippe Antonello/Prime Video ; Craig Blankenhorn /Hulu

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Rachel Brosnahan – Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Quinta Brunson – Abbott Elementary

Jenna Ortega – Wednesday

Selena Gomez – Only Murders in the Building

Linda Cardellini – Dead to Me

Natasha Lyonne – Poker Face

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Graeme Hunter Pictures/HBO ; Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television ; Fabio Lovino/HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Matthew Macfadyen – Succession

Alan Ruck – Succession

Alexander Skarsgård – Succession

F. Murray Abraham – The White Lotus

Nicholas Braun – Succession

Jonathan Banks – Better Call Saul

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Beth Dubber/Apple TV+ ; Eric Liebowitz/ABC ; Photograph by Merrick Morton/HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series 

Phil Dunster – Ted Lasso

Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso

Tyler James Williams – Abbott Elementary

Henry Winkler – Barry

Harrison Ford – Shrinking

Tony Shalhoub – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Keith Bernstein/Netflix ; Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television ; Fabio Lovino/HBO

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Jennifer Coolidge – The White Lotus

Aubrey Plaza – The White Lotus

Meghann Fahy – The White Lotus

Carol Burnett – Better Call Saul

Elizabeth Debicki – The Crown

Christina Ricci – Yellowjackets

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Colin Hutton/Apple TV+ ; ABC/Gilles Mingasson ; Courtesy of FX

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series 

Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso

Janelle James – Abbott Elementary

Sheryl Lee Ralph – Abbott Elementary

Aya Edebiri – The Bear

Sarah Goldberg – Barry

Jessica Williams – Shrinking

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Courtesy Of Netflix ; Suzanne Tenner/FX

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie 

Steve Carell – The Patient

Evan Peters – Monster: The Jeffery Dahmer Story

Steven Yeun – Beef

Taron Egerton – Black Bird

Jesse Eisenberg – Fleishman Is in Trouble

Daniel Radcliffe – Weird: The Al Yankovic Story

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Lacey Terrell/Prime Video ; Jake Giles Netter/HBO Max

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series of Movie 

Ali Wong – Beef

Kathryn Hahn – Tiny Beautiful Things

Elizabeth Olsen – Love & Death

Riley Keough – Daisy Jones & the Six

Jessica Chastain – George & Tammy

Amber Midthunder – Prey

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

David M. Russell/HBO ; Lucasfilm Ltd.

Outstanding Guest Actor Drama 

Murray Bartlett – The Last of Us

Nick Offerman – The Last of Us

Bryan Cranston – Better Call Saul

James Cromwell – Succession

Arian Moayed –  Succession

Jack Black – The Mandalorian

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

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Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Melanie Lynskey – The Last of Us

Harriet Walter – Succession

Fiona Shaw – Andor

Anna Torv – The Last of Us

Hiam Abbass – Succession

Betsy Brandt – Better Call Saul

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Philippe Antonello/Prime Video ; Kyle Dubiel/NBC

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Charlie Cox – She-Hulk

Luke Kirby – The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Maximilian Osinski – Ted Lasso

Brad Pitt – Dave

Pedro Pascal – Saturday Night Live

Nathan Lane – Only Murders in the Building

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Kyle Dubiel/NBC ; Peacock

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Shirley MacLaine – Only Murders in the Building

Taraji P Henderson – Abbott Elementary

Judith Light – Poker Face

Quinta Brunson – Saturday Night Live

Cherry Jones – Poker Face

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Photograph by Jake Giles Netter/HBO Max ; Lacey Terrell/Prime Video

Outstanding Supporting Actress in Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Claire Danes – Fleishman Is in Trouble

Camila Morrone – Daisy Jones & the Six

Lily Rabe – Love & Death

Niecy Nash-Betts – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Lena Headey – White House Plumbers

Nabiyah Be – Daisy Jones & the Six

Olivia Colman – Great Expectations

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Jake Giles Netter/Max ; Alfonso Bresciani/Apple Tv+

Outstanding Supporting Actor in Limited or Anthology Seires or Movie

Jesse Plemons – Love & Death

Ray Liotta – Black Bird

Paul Walter Hauser – Black Bird

Tom Pelphery – Love & Death

Richard Jenkins – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story

Domhnall Gleeson – The Patient

Young Mazino – Beef

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

ABC/Randy Holmes ; Scott Kowalchyk/CBS ; Lloyd Bishop/NBC

Outstanding Variety Talk Series

Late Night With Seth Meyers

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert

The Daily Show With Trevor Noah

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

HBO's Dominance at the 2023 Emmys: Unveiling the Unstoppable Lineup of 'Succession,' 'The Last of Us,' and More!

Will Heath/NBC ; Tina Thorpe/HBO

Outstanding Variety Sketch Series

A Black Lady Sketch Show  – HBO

Saturday Night Live – NBC

History of the World Part II – Hulu