With a staggering 19 nominations, royal feud saga Game of Thrones will cast a long shadow over Monday’s Emmy awards, akin to the Oscars of US television.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s best-selling novels about power struggles between dueling clans in seven mythical kingdoms, it won most nominations overall – including for best drama series.
Thrones – already renewed for a fifth and sixth season – is among Home Box Office’s nominated shows. Overall, HBO heads into the ceremony with a winning 99 nods, compared to 31 for online streaming giant Netflix.
The 66th Emmys – to be presented at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles – kick off at 5:00 pm (0000 GMT Tuesday).
