‘Wandavision’ and ‘Falcon and Winter Soldier’ Earn Marvel 28 Emmy Nominations

Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios; Shutterstock (2)

'Wandavision' and 'Falcon and Winter Soldier' Earn Marvel 28 Emmy Nominations

The most Marvel-ous nominations. Marvel has taken on Ragnarok, Ultron and Thanos, but now they're fighting for the Emmys. The first superhero series from Marvel Studios scored big with the 2021 Emmy nominations. The Television Academy announced 28 nominations for Marvel Studios on Tuesday, July 12. The comic book studio has been releasing movies since 2008, but they released their first TV series, WandaVision, on Disney+ in January, followed by The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in March. Both series received nominations, but it was the Elizabeth Olsen-led show that became the third most-nominated series at the 2021 Emmys with 23 nominations. Olsen, 32, and Paul Bettany earned their first leading actor Emmy nods for playing Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and the Vision, respectively. The critically acclaimed series earned tens of technical nominations, including one for best original music and lyrics for "Agatha All Along," the song fans couldn't stop listening to after it was released. Marvel already won its first trophies at the Creative Arts Emmys, which took place September 11, 12 and 18. WandaVision won for narrative (half-hour) production design and for fantasy/sci-fi costumes at the first ceremony. “Agatha All Along” scored the series’ third Emmy win at the second ceremony. The critically acclaimed superhero series, which followed Wanda as she discovered her full powers in the midst of grieving her lost loved ones, was expected to earn some nominations. Their successor, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, wasn't quite as beloved, but it still earned a few nods. [jwplayer CuhsFfCl-l3ahXupL] Don Cheadle scored a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He reprised his role as Colonel James Rhodes/War Machine, in the Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan-led series for just a couple of scenes. The nod for such brief screen time left a few scratching their heads, including Cheadle, 56. "Thanks, well wishers. sorry, haters. agreed, [man shrugging emoji]ers," he tweeted Tuesday after his Emmy nomination was announced. "I don't really get it either. buuuuuuuuuut on we go ..." Cheadle lost to Lovecraft Country’s Courtney B. Vance. The superhero drama followed Sam Wilson/The Falcon as he struggled with the idea of taking over the Captain America mantle and Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier as he came to terms with his traumatic past as an assassin and became a hero. The action-heavy series' other nominations were mostly in stunt and effect categories. The Marvel series were competing against each other in a single category: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour), but they both lost to Lovecraft Country at the Creative Arts ceremony. The 73rd annual Emmy Awards air on CBS Sunday, September 19, at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll down to see all of Marvel Studios’ 2021 Emmy nominations: [podcast_block]

Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios; Shutterstock (2)

'Wandavision' and 'Falcon and Winter Soldier' Earn Marvel 28 Emmy Nominations

The most Marvel-ous nominations. Marvel has taken on Ragnarok, Ultron and Thanos, but now they're fighting for the Emmys. The first superhero series from Marvel Studios scored big with the 2021 Emmy nominations. The Television Academy announced 28 nominations for Marvel Studios on Tuesday, July 12. The comic book studio has been releasing movies since 2008, but they released their first TV series, WandaVision, on Disney+ in January, followed by The Falcon and the Winter Soldier in March. Both series received nominations, but it was the Elizabeth Olsen-led show that became the third most-nominated series at the 2021 Emmys with 23 nominations. Olsen, 32, and Paul Bettany earned their first leading actor Emmy nods for playing Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and the Vision, respectively. The critically acclaimed series earned tens of technical nominations, including one for best original music and lyrics for "Agatha All Along," the song fans couldn't stop listening to after it was released. Marvel already won its first trophies at the Creative Arts Emmys, which took place September 11, 12 and 18. WandaVision won for narrative (half-hour) production design and for fantasy/sci-fi costumes at the first ceremony. “Agatha All Along” scored the series’ third Emmy win at the second ceremony. The critically acclaimed superhero series, which followed Wanda as she discovered her full powers in the midst of grieving her lost loved ones, was expected to earn some nominations. Their successor, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, wasn't quite as beloved, but it still earned a few nods. [jwplayer CuhsFfCl-l3ahXupL] Don Cheadle scored a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series. He reprised his role as Colonel James Rhodes/War Machine, in the Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan-led series for just a couple of scenes. The nod for such brief screen time left a few scratching their heads, including Cheadle, 56. "Thanks, well wishers. sorry, haters. agreed, [man shrugging emoji]ers," he tweeted Tuesday after his Emmy nomination was announced. "I don't really get it either. buuuuuuuuuut on we go ..." Cheadle lost to Lovecraft Country’s Courtney B. Vance. The superhero drama followed Sam Wilson/The Falcon as he struggled with the idea of taking over the Captain America mantle and Bucky Barnes/The Winter Soldier as he came to terms with his traumatic past as an assassin and became a hero. The action-heavy series' other nominations were mostly in stunt and effect categories. The Marvel series were competing against each other in a single category: Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour), but they both lost to Lovecraft Country at the Creative Arts ceremony. The 73rd annual Emmy Awards air on CBS Sunday, September 19, at 8 p.m. ET. Scroll down to see all of Marvel Studios’ 2021 Emmy nominations: [podcast_block]

Credit: Suzanne Tenner/Marvel Studios

Elizabeth Olsen

The newlywed, who started playing Wanda in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015), will face off against Anya Taylor-Joy from The Queen's Gambit, Michaela Coel from I May Destory You, Cynthia Erivo from Genius: Aretha and Kate Winslet from Mare of Easttown for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie.

Credit: Courtesy of Marvel Studios

Paul Bettany

Bettany, 50, has been with the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Iron Man (2008), but this is his first major acting nomination for his work in the comic book adaptations. He is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie against Hugh Grant from The Undoing, Leslie Odom Jr. from Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda from Hamilton and Ewan McGregor from Halston.

Credit: Suzanne Tenner/Disney+

Kathryn Hahn

The Mrs. Fletcher star was so good as the very bad witch, Agatha Harkness. She's up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie against Hamilton's Phillipa Soo and Renée Elise Goldsberry as well as Mare of Easttown's Jean Smart and Julianne Nicholson and The Queen's Gambit's Moses Ingram.

Credit: Shutterstock

Agatha All Along

This ear worm, which was penned by Frozen's Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez, won for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics.

Credit: Disney+

WandaVision's Emmy Nominations

The wacky show, designed as a tribute to sitcoms since the beginning of television, is up for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series against HBO's The Mare of Easttown, Netflix's The Queen's Gambit, Prime Video's The Underground Railroad and HBO's I May Destroy You. The WandaVision Emmy nods also include:

WINNER Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)

Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

WINNER Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes

Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (two episodes)

Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Outstanding Period and/or Character Hairstyling

Outstanding Main Title Design

Outstanding Period and or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)

Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music

Outstanding Music Supervision

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special

Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie 

Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie (three episodes) 

Credit: YouTube

Don Cheadle

The Black Monday actor was up for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.

Credit: Shutterstock

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier's Emmy Nominations

The six-episode drama was also up for:

Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Season or a Movie

Outstanding Stunt Coordination

Outstanding Stunt Performance

Lovecraft Country won the sound editing statue while The Mandalorian, another Disney+ show, swept the remaining categories.