Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller will announce the 2024 Emmy nominations. Both actors won Emmys in recent years for their breakout TV roles.
Colón-Zayas took home the Supporting Actress in a Drama Emmy for her performance as Tina in Christopher Storer's "The Bear," the Hulu kitchen-sink thriller that became a cultural phenomenon after its Season 2 release. Her character evolved from background player to pivotal ensemble member, and her chemistry with Jeremy Allen White anchored some of the show's most volatile scenes.
Hiller won Supporting Actor in a Comedy for his work on HBO Max's "Somebody Somewhere," the critically beloved indie comedy-drama that ran for three seasons and earned legions of devoted fans despite modest viewership numbers. His portrayal of Ed brought nuanced vulnerability to a show built on unconventional storytelling and regional authenticity.
The choice to tap these two reflects the Television Academy's preference for selecting recent winners as announcers. Both actors represent the kind of breakthrough supporting roles that have defined prestige television in the last few years. "The Bear" in particular dominated Emmy conversations, while "Somebody Somewhere," though smaller in profile, carried significant respect among industry voters and critics.
Having recent winners announce the nominations creates natural storytelling momentum. Colón-Zayas and Hiller can speak credibly to the experience of being recognized by their peers, lending authenticity to the ceremony's opening moments. It also generates goodwill for actors who are currently ascending within the television ecosystem.
The Emmy nominations announcement typically draws significant viewership, especially with streaming having fractured traditional television audiences. The pairing of two performers associated with prestige television's current moment signals the Academy's commitment to celebrating the kinds of shows and actors shaping the medium right now.