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Emmy nominations: The Crown, Mandalorian dominate as Bridgerton’s Rege Jean-Page gets nod

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Bridgerton heartthrob Rege Jean-Page has scored one of 12 Emmy nominations scooped up by the runaway Netflix hit.

He was nominated for best leading actor in a drama his turn as the dapper Duke of Hastings in the swoon-worthy period drama. The recognition comes months after he announced his departure from the show after just one season. It is the first time he has been nominated.

Rege-Jean Page as Simon Basset and Phoebe Dynevor.
Camera IconRege-Jean Page as Simon Basset and Phoebe Dynevor. Credit: LIAM DANIEL/NETFLIX

Oprah’s interview with Prince Harry and wife Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, is also up for an award.

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The sole Australian nominee in this year’s awards was The Handmaid’s Tale’s Yvonne Strahovski.

The full list of nominees is almost completely dominated by The Crown and The Mandalorian.

The two series racked up 24 nominations each when the lineup was announced on Tuesday, reinforcing the rapid rise of content made for streaming in the past two years.

The Handmaid’s Tale’s Yvonne Strahovski was the only Aussie actor nominated.
Camera IconThe Handmaid’s Tale’s Yvonne Strahovski was the only Aussie actor nominated.

Strahovski, who is based in the US but hails from the western Sydney suburb of Werrington Downs, was nominated for outstanding actress in a drama series for her role as the poised but conflicted commander wife Serena Waterford.

But Nicole Kidman failed to receive a nomination for limited series The Undoing, while her co-star Hugh Grant was recognised.

In her category, Strahovski is up against Gillian Anderson (The Crown), Helena Bonham Carter (The Crown) and fellow Handmaid’s Tale actresses Madeline Brewer, Ann Dowd and Samira Wiley and Aunjanue Ellis (Lovecraft Country).

The Mandalorian racked up 24 nominations.
Camera IconThe Mandalorian racked up 24 nominations.

During an oppressive pandemic in which housebound Americans relied more than ever on television for distraction, TV academy voters recognised a varied mix of storytelling and a diverse group of actors and creators.

Netflix’s The Crown received its fourth nomination for best series, and is likely the streaming service’s best chance to win its first-ever top series trophy.

Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in The Crown.
Camera IconHelena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in The Crown. Credit: Des Willie/etflix

The British royal drama moved closer to contemporary events with its version of the courtship and rocky marriage of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer, played by Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin.

O’Connor and Corrin received lead drama acting nods, as did the series’ Olivia Colman for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth, with a supporting nod to Gillian Anderson for her role as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.

Oprah Winfrey’s headline-making interview with Diana’s son Harry and his wife Meghan earned a nomination for best hosted non-fiction series or special.

Oprah has scored a nod for her interview with Prince Harry and wife Meghan.
Camera IconOprah has scored a nod for her interview with Prince Harry and wife Meghan. Credit: CBS/supplied

The showings by The Mandalorian, an extension of the Star Wars franchise, and the inventive WandaVision featuring the Marvel characters Wanda and Vision, put the series in the ranks of past sci-fi and fantasy Emmy favourites Game Of Thrones and Lost.

The Boys, Amazon’s comedy-tinged take on superheroes, earned a best drama nod.

Other top nominees include previous best drama series winner The Handmaid’s Tale, with 21 nods, tied with Saturday Night Live; The Queen’s Gambit, 18; the costume-drama romp Bridgerton and Hamilton, with 12 each.

Joseph Fiennes in The Handmaid’s Tale.
Camera IconJoseph Fiennes in The Handmaid’s Tale. Credit: Sophie Giraud

Lovecraft Country, a horror-infused drama set in 1950s segregated America, earned an impressive 18 nominations — but was cancelled by HBO after one season.

The Flight Attendant earned nine nominations, including best comedy actress for Kaley Cuoco, and supporting actress for Rosie Perez - who becomes the second Latina nominated in the category, after Sofia Vergara for Modern Family.

One blast from the past getting new respect is Cobra Kai, set 30 years after the events of the Karate Kid film, which earned a best comedy nod and four nominations in all.

The other nominees for best drama series are The Handmaid’s Tale and Lovecraft Country.

The Emmy winners will be announced on September 19.

Last year’s ceremony was held virtually because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but this year’s will air live on US television.

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