Dominance of 'Shogun' at Creative Arts Emmys: A Close Look

The FX series 'Shogun' emerged as a standout at the Creative Arts Emmys, clinching 14 awards including best guest actor in a drama. 'The Bear' also performed well, with Jamie Lee Curtis winning guest actress in a comedy series. These awards foreshadow the main Primetime Emmys on September 15.

The FX series 'Shogun' emerged as a standout at the Creative Arts Emmys, clinching a staggering 14 awards. Held over two nights at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, the event saw 'Shogun' dominate with wins in costumes, make-up, editing, stunts, and cinematography, among others. Nestor Carbonell, who won best guest actor in a drama, expressed his gratitude to the crew and marveled at their collective achievement.

'The Bear' also performed notably, securing seven awards, including a best guest actress in a comedy series for Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis, emotional on stage, celebrated her first Emmy win, coming 18 months after her first Oscar. She reflected on her career's remarkable recent period, which she described as the 'thrill of her creative life.'

Additional winners from the Creative Arts Emmys included Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, who joined the elite EGOT club with their win for 'Only Murders in the Building.' Other notable winners included Maya Rudolph and Angela Bassett, who were honored for their voice-over and narration work, respectively. The show will be condensed into a 2 1/2 hour version airing on FXX and streaming on Hulu.

(With inputs from agencies.)