American director and writer Lucia Aniello won the Emmy Award outstanding direction award for her HBO Max’s comedy series ‘Hacks’.

The producers of the Emmys have promised that the show will be a celebration for all. But it could be much more rewarding, even historic, for some.

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That includes Netflix’s drama “The Crown” and Apple TV+ comedy “Ted Lasso.” Each is considered a frontrunner Sunday for top series honours in their respective categories, and their casts have received armloads of nominations.

More than the shows on streaming would benefit. Victories in both the best drama and comedy series categories would mark a first for streaming services and reinforce their growing dominance, to the dismay of competitors.

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But the TV industry overall, including the broadcast networks that still field popular shows but are largely eclipsed at the Emmys, will be honoured, say those in charge of the event airing on CBS.

“Sometimes, programs that can be called ‘niche’ walk off with the awards, and a lot of people are going, ‘What the hell is that? So we’ve been really mindful of that, and bring in big stars that everyone knows and loves,” said Ian Stewart, executive producer of the ceremony.

Coming back to the series, ‘Hacks’ is an American comedy-drama streaming television series created by Lucia Aniello, Paul W Downs, and Jen Statsky. It has premiered earlier this year on HBO Max.

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Before this, Lucia Aniello, and co-creators Paul W Downs and Jen Statsky won an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Writing for A Comedy Series for HBO Max’s series ‘Hacks’.

The 73rd edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards, hosted by Cedric the Entertainer, is being held at the Event Deck in Los Angeles, California. The nominations were announced on July 13 this year by Ron and Jasmine Cephas Jones during a virtual event and the awards for the same are being announced on Sunday (EST).