BETTER CALL SAUL Among AMC's 24 Emmy Award Nominations

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced this morning the 68th Primetime Emmy® Award nominations, recognizing AMC with 24 nominations.

"Better Call Saul" received its second consecutive nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. With this nomination, AMC ties the record for most consecutive appearances for a cable network in this category (nine from 2008-2016). "Better Call Saul" received six additional nominations, including Bob Odenkirk for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series (his 2nd nomination in this category and 4th overall), Jonathan Banks for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series (his 4th nomination and 2nd consecutive for "Better Call Saul") and nominations for Outstanding Sound Mixing For a Comedy or Drama Series; Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role; and two for Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Single Drama Series (One-Hour).

"The Night Manager" received 12 total nominations, including Outstanding Limited Series. The series also garnered a 9th career nomination for Hugh Laurie for Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie (his first in this category), as well as first-time nominations for Tom Hiddleston for Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie, Olivia Colman for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie, Susanne Bier for Outstanding Directing In A Limited Series Or Movie, and David Farr for Outstanding Writing In A Limited Series Or Movie. Additionally, "The Night Manager" received nominations for Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special; Outstanding Main Title Design; Outstanding Original Main Title Theme Music; Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Special (Original Dramatic Score); Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Series, Movie, Or Special; and Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie.

"The Walking Dead" received two nominations, including Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special and Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role.

"Talking Dead" once again received a nomination for Outstanding Interactive Program, its second consecutive nomination in this category.

Finally, "Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462" was honored with a nomination for Outstanding Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series in the category's inaugural year, as well as Outstanding Actress In A Short Form Comedy Or Drama Series for Michelle Ang.

"We are thrilled the Academy has recognized AMC and, more importantly, the creators, casts and crews of our shows, of whom we hold in high regard. We are honored to be in such esteemed company," said Charlie Collier, president of AMC and SundanceTV.

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