HBO Submits True Blood for Emmy Consideration

Tom O’Neil over at the LA Times Gold Derby, a site that tracks entertainment awards news, posted photos and information about HBO’s Emmy “box” that was sent to Academy voters as campaigning gets underway. Included in the box are two episodes of True Blood: “Sparks Fly Out” and “Plaisir d’Amour”. These episodes are stand outs in particular for Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer, who HBO is suggesting as nominees in the Lead Actress and Lead Actor categories, respectively.

Also submitted for consideration:

Supporting Actress
Rutina Wesley

Supporting Actor
Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, Nelsan Ellis and Alexander Skarsgard

Guest Actress
Lois Smith and Adina Porter

Guest Actor
Stephen Root

The Writing and Directing Staffs, and the show for Outstanding Drama

Emmy nominations will be announced July 16th.

For a look at the full HBO submission, visit the Gold Derby.