As the curtain rises on the 76th annual Primetime Emmy Awards, anticipation is building for a night that promises to be as thrilling as it is unpredictable. The ceremony, airing on ABC on September 15, will honor the best of television for the 2023-2024 season, and expectations are high after the first show's nostalgic elements and cast reunions made for one of the most enjoyable Emmycasts in years.

Can the second Emmys measure up? Variety takes a closer look at what to expect from the ceremony. One thing is certain – the red carpet will be filled with A-listers, and the fashion will be fierce. Expect to see not only red carpet regulars like Gucci, Dior, and Chanel, but up-and-coming designers like Brooklyn-based Agbobly, founded by Jacques Agbobly during the pandemic, which has already made waves with its vibrant colors, rich materials, and Togolese inspirations.

But politics could also take center stage, with the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the war in Ukraine likely to be a hot topic. Awards shows in the last year have seen many celebrities wearing red pins in support of Artists for Ceasefire, and this year could be no exception.

As for the nominees, it's a bit harder to predict frontrunners this year, with Peak TV continuing to grow, but a smaller pool of shows airing in the eligibility window. Netflix leads with 107 nominations, followed by FX and HBO. But with categories filled with heavy hitters like Carol Burnett, Meryl Streep, and Dakota Fanning, and dynamic duos like Eugene Levy and Dan Levy emceeing the ceremony, this year's Emmys are shaping up to be a wild ride.

"Emmy Excellence: A Night of Nostalgia, Politics, and Glamour"

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