Emmy voters could not resist the wildly popular bodice-ripper “Bridgerton,” awarding the show 12 nominations, including best drama series. Netflix’s period romance, executive produced by Shonda Rhimes, also notched a nod for lead actor Regé-Jean Page, though his costar, lead actress Phoebe Dynevor, was left off the list of honorees. “Bridgerton” is one of the most-watched shows in Netflix history and the most-watched debut of any of its originals, the streamer has said. For Page, 31, the Emmy nod is his first. Rhimes has three previous Emmy nominations with no wins, but was selected to the Television Academy’s Hall of Fame in 2017.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 13, 2021 15:47 UTC