Chadwick Boseman and Barack Obama Among First-Time Emmy Nominees
Chadwick Boseman, the late and great actor, and former President Barack Obama are now considered first-time Emmy nominees.
According to CNN, Boseman was posthumously nominated for his performance as T’Challa in the animated Disney+ series What If?, while Obama was nominated for Outstanding Narrator for the Netflix documentary series Our Great National Parks.
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Earlier BET.com shared that the ABC hit Abbott Elementary made history and earned recognition for their performances. Sheryl Lee Ralph was finally recognized for her talent, while costar Janelle James and the show’s creator and lead actress, Quinta Brunson, were also nominated bringing the freshman series to four nominations.
Stand-up comic Jerrod Carmichael made this year's roster, too, nominated for his Saturday Night Live hosting gig and his confessional special, Rothaniel.
Some of these first-time nominees may turn into first-time winners on September 12, when the Emmys will be broadcast live on NBC.
