‘Every show has to work harder’: HBO boss on Emmy nominations

Casey Bloys found herself in a familiar position on Tuesday after the 2022 Emmy nominations were announced: alone at the top of the series with the most nominations, as HBO, even without the benefit of HBO Max, easily edged out Netflix.

HBO had five of the most nominated series this year heritage (25) anchor pack which also includes white lotus (twenty), tricks (17), Euphoria (16) and Pub (14). Warner Bros. Discovery, for the first time, topped all conglomerates with a total of 155 nominations.

The executive, who oversees originals for the premium cable network and its streaming counterpart, saw 24 combined HBO/HBO Max shows earn 140 nominations, while Netflix saw 35 shows receive 105 nominations.

Blois is used to competing with Netflix’s big spenders on a lot of content, as the streaming giant tries to woo viewers. Instead, programming teams HBO and HBO Max are running lists that cancel each other out. (While HBO has a lot of male content, HBO Max programs more for female viewers, etc.)

in the interview the hollywood reporter The blues opens the future heritage s western world Plus, which shows might be the 2023 Emmys talk, including the long-awaited performance The last among them.

HBO has overtaken Netflix this year without Benefits of HBO Max. To what do you attribute this success?

It’s the same every year: the talented programming teams at HBO and HBO Max work with talented creators, all doing their best to produce the best work in the world. There’s no more secret than keeping your head down and trying to do your best.

The Television Academy decided not to split for nominations this year. How do you see this narrative evolving over time?

I think that’s a lot of wringing your hands for nothing. We have the same programming management on HBO and HBO Max. When HBO was just linear, we were still competitive. It’s a more level playing field now that we also have a streaming service. It makes sense to combine them. In the end, what matters are the programs that are recognized.

HBO and HBO Max had fewer shows overall with more nominations than Netflix (which had 35 shows nominated)…

It’s always like that. We don’t have the volume that they have, so every show has to work harder.

you were up to something Ladder, Julia, Victory Time, Golden Age as much as And so. How do you feel about these major shortcomings?

The day we got 140 nominations… Obviously you want all your shows to be nominated, but I don’t think today is a day to think about or obsess over snobs. We will come back to some of them and do our best, but today is to celebrate the nominations, not feel cheated. This is a game; Not everyone can win.

Was there anything that particularly surprised or pleased you among the nominations?

Why station eleven It aired in December and we had so many shows between January and June that it was good to remind people. with the same white lotus. Staying on people’s minds is a difficult task.

Is there a way to make the Emmy categories more reflective of the nature of the industry? you believe Julia just got hurt something similar Comedy during the stay white lotus there was not it will only hurt something similar Is it a limited series?

case Julia is back next year. Part of it is that you have to keep it. Julia It has earned multiple nominations and this cast and crew will deliver a great second season. Emmy awards are consistent, and this actor has also gained recognition for writing and directing.

What has changed for you now that Discovery’s David Zaslav has taken over?

David just supported what we were doing creatively. He appreciates me and the team and makes it clear that he appreciates what we do. It was nothing but support. It happened when AT&T took over, as usual, many decisions were rephrased this way: “Well, AT&T should make them do that.” Yes it was worldly women Whether canceling or renewing a program, we offer a scheduling service that has daily needs and decisions to make. There is no scenario where David is looking over my shoulder and pondering whether to renew or cancel something. Day-to-day decisions change to reflect what the new regime is doing and not doing.

When are new seasons waiting for viewers? Euphoria, White Lotus s heritage?

We haven’t announced the dates yet, but I imagine White Lotus, Legacy, Rod s tricks All of this will be in next year’s Emmy eligibility window.

what is the future heritage Besides the fourth season?

We’ll let the showrunners make that decision. It’s up to Jesse Armstrong. They started filming season four and they broke the stories, and he wants to go through that process to see if he has more stories or themes to explore. It’s up to him, if he wants to do more, that’s fine. If that’s all you’ve got, great.

In a world where hit shows are spinning rapidly as franchises continue to be incredibly important to streaming platforms, have you spoken to Jesse? heritage spinoff, especially considering how big this universe has become, as evidenced by the volume of acting nominations for the show this year?

similar to the universe Game of thrones Where George RR Martin has a whole thousand year universe and timeline, multiple families, wars and history, that’s not what Jesse created. There is no stage at which a heritage A multiverse is in the cards.

Give people what they want: a preview heritage Fourth season.

More family dysfunction! (laughs)

HBO is developing a Game of thrones Jon Snow sequel. What has changed that makes you want to revisit the main series finale?

I have nothing to report on Jon Snow’s development.

what is the future western world Besides the fourth season? Lisa Joy and John Nolan’s deal includes two more seasons. Is it still like that?

As with any program, let’s see how it goes. We haven’t talked about his ideas for season five, but we’re only three episodes into season four and we’ll see how it goes. No decision has been made.

When should we wait? last among them arrival

This is closer to early 2023.

Looking ahead to the year ahead, what excites you that we can talk about that time next year?

By then we will be ready The sex life of university students. the second season white lotus two, The Idol, The Last of Us, Succession, Julia, Hacks, Barry s fair gems. It’s still a pretty busy schedule. We can talk about any number of these shows!

The interview has been edited for length and clarity.