Emmys 2025: Young Star Owen Cooper Aims for Historic Win

LOS ANGELES, CA — The 77th Emmy Awards are set to take place this Sunday evening at the Peacock Theatre, featuring top shows like “Severance,” “The White Lotus,” and “Adolescence,” which stars 15-year-old Owen Cooper. Cooper has the chance to become the youngest male actor in Emmy history to win, with the potential to take home the prize for Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series.

Cooper gained fame for his role in “Adolescence,” a Netflix series that tackles the serious topic of teen violence. The award ceremony will begin at 8 p.m. ET and is expected to be filled with both excitement and poignant moments as cast members navigate acceptance speeches and the atmosphere of competition.

This year’s Emmys will be hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, known for his observational humor and family-friendly style. Bargatze expressed his excitement about hosting, calling it a “huge honor,” but also introduced an unusual twist: for every acceptance speech that exceeds the time limit, he will reduce a charitable donation of $100,000. He humorously remarked, “So is thanking your second manager worth taking food from a child?”

The Emmy nominations are categorized into three primary sections: comedy, drama, and limited series. This year, notable contenders include “The White Lotus,” “Andor,” and “The Last of Us” in the drama section, while craft favorites like “Hacks” and “The Bear” are in the comedy category. The limited series section has generated buzz with shows like “Adolescence” and “The Penguin” among its nominees.

Cooper’s potential win could mark a historic moment. The youngest winner in Emmy acting history is Roxana Zal, who was just 14 when she won in 1984. Other notable nominees this year include Harrison Ford, Cate Blanchett, and Michelle Williams. Support for Cooper is strong, especially among his fellow nominees and other actors in the industry.

Additionally, the talk series category sees a noteworthy campaign, with fellow hosts supporting Stephen Colbert after his show, “The Late Show,” faced cancellation earlier this year. Many have rallied to back Colbert as a nominee, creating a significant moment in late-night television history.

The event will be aired live on CBS and can also be streamed on Paramount+ and other platforms. Coverage will start with a red carpet pre-show at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can expect to see a glamorous evening celebrating television’s finest, with many eyes on the youngest nominee, Owen Cooper.