Emmy 2020: Succession, Schitt’s Creek and Watchmen Crowned Big Winners in ‘Pandemmys’ | Ents & Arts News

Schitt’s Creek swept the comedy categories at this year’s “Pandemys”, with Succession and Watchmen the other big winners of the night.

the Emmy The 2020 ceremony was organized by Jimmy Kimmel from a largely empty venue in Los Angeles, as most of the winners accepted their awards practically due to the coronavirus crisis – the source of more than a few jokes, as well as moments of reflection during the event.

In the context of the pandemic, social unrest and the upcoming presidential elections, the biggest night on television was a politically charged event, with many stars urging viewers to vote, and it took place without the usual glitz and glamor of the Red carpet.

HBO and Sky’s Succession picked up the biggest gong of the night, for an outstanding drama series, as well as awards for directing, writing and Outstanding Lead Actor in a drama for Jeremy Strong, who eliminated competition from his on-screen father, Brian Cox . – AKA media mogul Logan Roy.

Watchmen, which explores racism in America, was named Outstanding Limited Series, while star Regina King also chose Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Award.

But Schitt’s Creek, which ended after six series earlier this year, was the big winner of the night, picking up five major awards: best actor, actress, supporting actor, supporting actress, all in a comedy series and comedy. outstanding overall. series award.

Other big awards went to Zendaya, who at age 24 became the youngest person to win the leading actress award in a drama series, for his role in Euphoria, and Mark Ruffalo, who was named best actor in a series. Limited or movie by I Know. This is true.

Separately, Ozark’s Julia Garner won Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama, while Billy Crudup won in the male category for her portrayal of a collusive network executive on The Morning Show.

The winners accepted their awards virtually, and only a few stars joined Kimmel at the Staples Center, including nominee Jennifer Aniston, who made a surprise appearance on stage to present the first award. Kimmel, who welcomed viewers to “Pandemmys,” wore yellow gloves, doused the envelope with disinfectant and set it on fire to “burn the germs” before reading the winner.

Unlike the 2019 event, which saw stars like Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jodie Comer collecting awards, most of the British and Irish talent was lost this year, with Olivia Colman, Jeremy Irons, Helena Bonham Carter and Paul Mescal, as well as Comer and Cox all ending up empty-handed.

However, Jesse Armstrong won an award for his writing on Succession, while John Oliver was recognized for his work on his show Last Week Tonight.

Some 130 video kits were sent home to stars around the world so that winners could accept their prizes live, rather than in pre-recorded segments.

King, wearing a T-shirt with the image of Breonna Taylor, a black woman shot and killed by police in Kentucky in March, joined a series of stars urging viewers to vote.

At one point, actor Anthony Anderson joined Kimmel onstage in repeatedly declaring, “Black Lives Matter.”

The in memoriam section featured singer HER performing Nothing Compares 2 U, as images of stars like Chadwick Boseman, Naya Rivera, Adam Schlesinger, Caroll Spinney, Carl Reiner, Jerry Stiller, Kirk Douglas, Sir Ian Holm, and Dame Diana Rigg appeared. in black and white on a big screen behind the scenes.