‘1923’ Emmy Submissions Revealed for Harrison Ford, Helen Mirren and More (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comClayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “Yellowstone” may have been shut out at the 2022 Emmys, but Paramount+’s Western spinoff “1923” is hoping to break that cycle.
Creator Taylor Sheridan, who wrote the entire first season of the freshman series, has chosen to submit the premiere episode, titled “1923,” for Emmy consideration, Variety can exclusively confirm.
In addition, the same kickoff episode will serve as Ben Richardson’s official submission for outstanding directing for a drama. Read Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Emmy predictions in all categories. The eight-episode prequel to Paramount Network’s “Yellowstone” and sequel to Paramount+’s “1883” follows a generation of the Dutton family during various hardships, including prohibition, drought and the early stages of the Great Depression.
With the star power of veteran actors Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the duo will be vying for the lead actor and lead actress drama prizes.
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