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HBO’s “Westworld” Makes Big Splash In Emmy Nominations Announcement

“Game Of Thrones” wasn’t eligible, but “Westworld” kept HBO firmly in the mix on the drama side.

Westworld [HBO]

“Game Of Thrones,” the reigning Emmy winner for Outstanding Drama Series, was not eligible for a nomination at the 2017 Primetime Emmys.

HBO does, however, have a drama series in the mix for this year’s big awards.

“Westworld” picked up a total of 22 nominations, including nods in many of the show’s biggest categories. It tied “Saturday Night Live” for most nods.

In addition to Outstanding Drama Series, “Westworld” is up for Outstanding Actor in a Drama (Anthony Hopkins), Lead Actress in a Drama (Evan Rachel Wood), Supporting Actor in a Drama (Jeffrey Wright), Supporting Actress in a Drama (Thandie Newton).

It also picked up nominations in a variety of technical and creative categories. The full list follows:

OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE CONTEMPORARY OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)
OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION DESIGN FOR A NARRATIVE CONTEMPORARY OR FANTASY PROGRAM (ONE HOUR OR MORE)
OUTSTANDING CASTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING CINEMATOGRAPHY FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES (ONE HOUR)
OUTSTANDING PERIOD/FANTASY COSTUMES FOR A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES OR MOVIE
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING SINGLE-CAMERA PICTURE EDITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING HAIRSTYLING FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES
OUTSTANDING CREATIVE ACHIEVEMENT IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA WITHIN A SCRIPTED PROGRAM
OUTSTANDING MAIN TITLE DESIGN
OUTSTANDING MAKEUP FOR A SINGLE-CAMERA SERIES (NON-PROSTHETIC)
OUTSTANDING PROSTHETIC MAKEUP FOR A SERIES, LIMITED SERIES, MOVIE OR SPECIAL
OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL MAIN TITLE THEME MUSIC
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
OUTSTANDING SOUND EDITING FOR A SERIES
OUTSTANDING SOUND MIXING FOR A COMEDY OR DRAMA SERIES (ONE HOUR)
OUTSTANDING SPECIAL VISUAL EFFECTS
OUTSTANDING WRITING FOR A DRAMA SERIES

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