The 77th annual Emmy Awards are fast approaching, and anticipation is building as CBS and the Television Academy have announced the first wave of presenters for the ceremony. The star-studded lineup includes a mix of past winners, current nominees, and popular celebrities, promising an evening of glamour and entertainment. The event will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze and will broadcast live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, September 14, from 8-11 p.m. ET/5-8 p.m. PT. The show will also be available to stream on Paramount+ Premium.
Among the notable presenters are stars from some of television's most beloved shows. "Gilmore Girls" fans are in for a treat as Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reunite to present an award, coinciding with the show's upcoming 25th anniversary. The duo, known for their on-screen mother-daughter chemistry, are sure to evoke nostalgia and excitement among viewers.
Jenna Ortega, who received an Emmy nomination in 2024 for her role in "Wednesday," will also take the stage as a presenter. Ortega may be joined by her "Wednesday" co-star Catherine Zeta-Jones, creating a mini "Wednesday" reunion.
Sydney Sweeney, a two-time Emmy nominee in 2022 for her work in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus," is also among the presenters. Sweeney's appearance follows the recent viral success of her American Eagle "Great Jeans" ad. Other "Euphoria" connections include Colman Domingo and Eric Dane, who are also set to present. Domingo is also nominated for Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for "The Four Seasons".
The list of presenters includes Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Kristen Bell, Sterling K. Brown, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Walton Goggins, Tony Goldwyn, Kathryn Hahn, Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, James Marsden, Christopher Meloni, Leanne Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Parker Posey, Jeff Probst, Phylicia Rashad, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Michael Schur, Sofia Vergara, and Jesse Williams.
Several presenters have connections to current television projects. Jude Law and Jason Bateman, who star as brothers in Netflix's "Black Rabbit," will present at the Emmys just days before their show premieres on September 18. "Law & Order" fans can anticipate a potential reunion of Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, possibly joined by Tony Goldwyn, representing all three current NBC/Peacock "Law & Order" series. Charlie Hunnam, the star of Netflix's upcoming "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," and Evan Peters, who was nominated for an Emmy for his role in the original "Monster" installment, are also among the presenters.
Stephen Colbert, whose late-night show is nominated for Outstanding Talk Series, will also present an award. His appearance comes shortly after the cancellation of "The Late Show," adding an element of intrigue to his presence at the ceremony.
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards promise to be a night filled with star power, memorable reunions, and recognition of the best in television. With a diverse and talented group of presenters, the ceremony is sure to deliver plenty of excitement and entertainment.
