The Television Academy has informed top nominees that the 72nd Emmy Awards in September will be held online, following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The decision was announced on Wednesday July 29, 2020, shortly after the nominations were announced by this year’s Emmy executive producers.
The announcement was contained in a letter sent to key acting nominees.
While informing them that this year’s ceremony will be virtual, the letter urgrd them to prepare to participate from home, or wherever they want to be.
“As you’ve probably guessed, we’re not going to be asking you to come to the Microsoft Theatre in downtown LA on September 20.
“This year, it’s still going to be TV industry’s biggest night out… but we’ll come to you!
“We are assembling a top-notch team of technicians, producers and writers to work closely with Jimmy Kimmel and with you and your team, to make sure that we can film with you and loved ones or whomever else you choose to be with at your home, or another location of your choice,” the letter reads.
It further states, “We’re going to make you look fabulous. We’re exploring the cutting edge of technology to allow to use good cameras and lighting and look forward to working with you to produce your unique ‘on-screen” moments.'”
The letter was signed by Kimmel, as well as fellow EPs Reggie Hudlin, and Ian Stewart, Guy Carrington and David Jammy from telecast producer Done+Dusted.
