Fifteen-year-old British actor Owen Cooper has made history by becoming one of the youngest male nominees ever at the Emmy Awards. Cooper is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for his performance in Adolescence. If he wins, he will be the youngest male Emmy winner in an acting category.
The Netflix drama, which centers on a 13-year-old boy accused of murdering a classmate, earned Cooper critical acclaim and a coveted spot among seasoned nominees. He’ll face off against co-star Ashley Walters, while Christine Tremarco and Erin Doherty are nominated in the supporting actress category for the same series.
Adolescence and Its Strong Showing
Adolescence racked up 13 Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series, Best Actor for Stephen Graham, and Best Writing for Jack Thorne. The powerful limited series has cemented itself as one of the standout contenders this year. Despite the impressive haul, it falls short of some other shows dominating this year’s Emmy race. The series’ competition includes heavyweight productions like The Penguin and Black Mirror, which are also nominated in the limited/anthology category.
Teen Actor Owen Cooper Makes Emmy History With Powerful Turn in ‘Adolescence’Leading the pack in terms of total nominations is Severance with 27 nods, followed by The Penguin with 24, and both The White Lotus and The Studio with 23 each. Here’s a breakdown of the top-nominated shows:
| Show | Nominations |
|---|---|
| Severance | 27 |
| The Penguin | 24 |
| The White Lotus | 23 |
| The Studio | 23 |
| The Last of Us | 16 |
| Andor | 14 |
| Hacks | 14 |
Key Acting and Series Nominees
Major acting nominees include Quinta Brunson, Jeremy Allen White, and Harrison Ford, who earns his first Emmy nomination at 83 for Shrinking. Meanwhile, Colin Farrell, Cate Blanchett, Pedro Pascal, and Keri Russell headline the drama and limited series categories. In the comedy realm, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, and Shrinking are top contenders for best comedy series. Below are selected category highlights:
| Outstanding Drama Series | Outstanding Comedy Series | Outstanding Limited Series |
|---|---|---|
| Severance | Abbott Elementary | Adolescence |
| The White Lotus | The Bear | The Penguin |
| The Last of Us | Shrinking | Black Mirror |
| Andor | Hacks | Dying for Sex |
Aside from Owen Cooper’s historic nod, RuPaul made history as the most-nominated reality host for RuPaul’s Drag Race. In a notable twist, The White Lotus actresses—Carrie Coon, Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell, and Aimee Lou Wood—will compete against each other in the supporting drama actress category. The awards ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on 14 September, where television’s brightest stars and standout shows will be honored in a highly competitive Emmy season.