A recent revelation from a source close to Clayton Davis has thrown Meghan Markle‘s hopes of winning a 2023 Emmy Award into disarray.
It was alleged that Meghan attempted to sway the outcome by offering a hefty sum of around $2 million to Clayton Davis.
However, it seems that not everything can be achieved through financial means, and the Emmy Award may remain out of Meghan’s reach.
The 2023 Primetime Emmys are set to make a return in September for their 75th award ceremony.
What initially started as a modest event with just five awards at the Hollywood Athletic Club has now transformed into television’s most prestigious night, honoring excellence across the industry.
With the rise of Peak TV, where nearly 600 original scripted series exist, the Academy now acknowledges talents in almost 120 categories, ranging from artists to storytellers.
Last year, Succession and Ted Lasso emerged victorious, claiming the top honors of the night.
The question now arises – which shows will dominate this time?
Could it be Harry and Meghan’s Netflix docuseries?
That scenario seems unlikely.
Meghan reportedly instructed Liz Garbus, the director of their Netflix documentary, to submit their work to various award shows, including the Golden Globes, Emmys, and Oscars.
Titled “Meghan and Harry,” the documentary is helmed by Liz Garbus, a two-time Academy Award nominee and Emmy Award winner.
Garbus shared her experience of narrating a globally-discussed love story from a fresh perspective.
As the popularity of documentary series surges, the Emmy category for such productions has become fiercely competitive.
Renowned non-fiction filmmakers like Liz Garbus and R.J. Cutler are making their mark with projects such as “Harry and Meghan” and “Murph the Smurf.”
However, Chris Smith, director of the HBO series “100 Foot Wave,” seems to be in a strong position with the show’s second season.
The inaugural season of “100 Foot Wave,” following elite surfers tackling extreme waves in Portugal, secured an Emmy nomination alongside notable projects like Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles Get Back.”
Among the contenders from networks and filmmakers less frequently seen in the Emmys category, Hulu’s collaboration with The New York Times on “The 1619 Project” has garnered significant attention.
Additionally, Peacock’s unconventional docuseries “Gonzo,” revolving around a man attempting to portray himself in a film based on his book, has attracted a new audience to the streaming service.
PBS and National Geographic, stalwarts in the documentary category, present strong contenders with “The U.S. and The Holocaust” and “Secrets of the Elephants,” respectively.
As the Emmys eligibility window nears its close in May, upcoming series like Netflix’s “Chimp Empire” are poised to debut and capture viewers’ interest.
Although Meghan Markle and Prince Harry‘s Oprah interview received an Emmy nomination previously, their absence from the award ceremony remains certain.
With the Emmy Awards scheduled tentatively for September 18th, 2023, the Daytime Emmys, a sister show, faces indefinite postponement due to the ongoing WGA writer’s strike.
Nominees for the Daytime Emmys will have to wait for the strike to conclude before receiving their accolades.
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