‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Take Early Emmys Lead

‘S.N.L.’ and ‘Stranger Things’ Take Early Emmys Lead
The Creative Arts Emmys are also seen as a bellwether for which shows might stand out at
the major Emmys ceremony, which could be promising for Netflix’s “Stranger Things.”
The retro thriller took home five awards, including best casting in a drama (“Veep,”
which won best comedy in each of the past two years, won best casting in a comedy).
Saturday Night Live,” “Westworld” and “Stranger Things” have an early lead at this year’s Emmy Awards after a batch of technical
and guest acting awards were handed out this past weekend.
N.L.,” coming off one of its most successful seasons in years, got wins in both
the best guest actor and actress in a comedy series awards for two hosts.
A total of 27 Emmys will be given out at the Primetime Emmy Awards next Sunday, including best drama, best comedy and the major acting categories.
On Saturday and Sunday, the Television Academy unveiled the winners of the Creative Arts Emmys, the first
set of awards leading up to the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will be handed out Sunday, Sept. 17.