‘Game of Thrones’ has had an impressive share of Emmy nominations this year as the hit HBO series leads the race with a total of 24 nods. This brings HBO to a total of 126 nominations- the highest number for any network this 2015.
The fantasy drama series crossed its previous record of 19 nods after being recognized in multiple categories of a drama series as well as supporting actor in a drama (Peter Dinklage), supporting actress in a drama (Emilia Clarke, Lena Headey), guest actress in a drama (Diana Rigg), directing for a drama (David Nutter, Jeremy Podeswa) and writing for a drama (David Benioff & D.B. Weiss).
Clarke, who plays Daenerys Targaryen, and Headey, who portrays Cersei Lannister, already expressed their excitement for their own nods in the supporting actress category. In the same way, they are also proud for each other’s recognition.
“It feels bloody amazing. I wholeheartedly believe that she deserves it much, much more than I do,” Clarke said of her co-star. “She’s one of the finest actors ever, and I’ve grown up on the show admiring her and going to her for advice, so it’s really bloody amazing, because she puts her heart out there, and every season.”
Clarke also described Headey’s performance on the show as “brilliant” and said she longed for the rest of the ‘Thrones’ cast members to be nominated in their respective categories.
Similarly, Headey shared her enthusiasm of bagging an Emmy nomination along with Clarke.
“It’s great, it’s gonna be great to be up there with Emilia — to finally have two of us in a category, two women, it’s very cool,” the 41-year-old actress said. “I need to talk to her about that; I need to call her and say well done.”
Headey was informed of her Emmy nomination after a restless night: “My new baby’s been awake all night, so I feel like she may have known something I didn’t,” she shared.
As unveiled at Comic-Con this past weekend, the ‘Game of Thrones’ cast members have already read their scripts for season six; both Headey and Clarke were highly enthusiastic in admiring what is yet to come in the show.
“I can’t handle how sick these scripts are. We actually got the next load in as well and they’re really good,” Clarke said.
Fans can also anticipate the return of Bran Stark, played by Isaac Hempstead-Wright, in season six, although producers are unyielding about the fate of Jon Snow, portrayed by Kit Harington, despite the cast and fans offering their own theories.
‘Game of Thrones’ is set to return to HBO for its sixth season in 2016. The 67th Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sept. 20 on Fox.
