Emmys 2019: Game of Thrones cast earn 10 nominations between them
Best Supporting Actress alone includes four cast members of the HBO series
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Your support makes all the difference.This year’s Emmy nominates have been revealed and, as expected, Game of Thrones features heavily.
While it’ll battle Better Call Saul, Succession, This Is Us and others in the Outstanding Drama Series category, it’s the acting categories where the HBO series truly dominates.
Below is a list of every cast member nominated for their work on the final season.
Best Actor
Kit Harington (Jon Snow)
Best Actress
Emilia Clarke (Daenerys Targaryen)
Best Supporting Actor
Alfie Allen (Theon Greyjoy)
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Jaime Lannister)
Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister)
Best Supporting Actess
Gwendoline Christie (Ser Brienne of Tarth)
Lena Headey (Cersei Lannister)
Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark)
Maisie Williams (Arya Stark)
Best Guest Star
Carice van Houten (elisandre)
As well as these acting nominations, the show also featured in one category that nobody expected going by the backlash to the final season.
You can find a full list of this year’s nominations here.
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