Sky Original Drama 'Chernobyl' Scoops 19 Emmy Nominations

'Chernobyl', the Sky original drama co-produced with HBO, has been nominated for 19 Emmy awards including; Outstanding Limited Series, Outstanding Lead Actor - Jared Harris, Outstanding Supporting Actress - Emily Watson, Outstanding Actor - Stellan Skarsgård and Outstanding Writing - Craig Mazin. The final episode was watched by an audience of 4.12m, making it the first Sky original to reach an audience of over 4m.

Zai Bennett, Managing Director, Content, Sky UK & Ireland said: “We are delighted that 'Chernobyl', our most successful ever Sky original drama, has been nominated for a phenomenal 19 Emmys. It is testament to the brilliant vision and script of Craig Mazin, the direction of Johan Renck and the dedication of Jane Featherstone, Carolyn Strauss and the talented team at Sister Pictures who produced such a gripping series.

Jane Featherstone, Executive Producer of 'Chernobyl', Sister Pictures said: “Wow! 'Chernobyl' is a story we all felt passionate about telling and it has been an extraordinary collaboration across all departments. What a great honor it is for so many cast and crew to be acknowledged in such a way. And what incredible company to be in. We’re thrilled.”

Full list of award nominations for 'Chernobyl' :

1. Outstanding Limited Series
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures
2. Outstanding Lead Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Jared Harris as Valery Legasov
3. Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Limited Series Or Movie
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Stellan Skarsgård as Boris Shcherbina
4. Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Limited Series Or Movie
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Emily Watson as Ulana Khomyuk
5. Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Period Or Fantasy Program (One Hour Or More)
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Luke Hull, Production Designer Karen Wakefield, Art Director Claire Levinson-Gendler, Set Decorator
6. Outstanding Casting For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Nina Gold, Casting by Robert Sterne, Casting by
7. Outstanding Cinematography For A Limited Series Or Movie
   'Chernobyl' • Please Remain Calm • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Jakob Ihre, FSF, Director of Photography
8. Outstanding Period Costumes
   'Chernobyl' • Please Remain Calm • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Odile Dicks-Mireaux, Costume Designer Daiva Petrulyte, Assistant Costume Designer Holly McLean, Assistant Costume Designer Anna Munro, Costume Supervisor Sylvie Org, Costume Supervisor
9. Outstanding Directing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special
   'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Johan Renck, Directed by
10. Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    'Chernobyl' • Open Wide, O Earth • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Jinx Godfrey, Editor
11. Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    'Chernobyl' • Please Remain Calm • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Simon Smith, Editor
12. Outstanding Hairstyling For A Limited Series Or Movie
    'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Julio Parodi, Key Hairstylist Jovana Jovanavic, Hairstylist
13. Outstanding Makeup For A Limited Series Or Movie (Non-Prosthetic)
    'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Daniel Parker, Department Head Makeup Artist Natasha Nikolic-Dunlop, Key Makeup Artist
14. Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup For A Series, Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Barrie Gower, Special Makeup Effects Department Head Paul Spateri, Special Makeup Effects Department Head Daniel Parker, Prosthetic Designer
15. Outstanding Music Composition For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
    'Chernobyl' • Please Remain Calm • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Hildur Guðnadóttir, Music by
16. Outstanding Sound Editing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Special
    'Chernobyl' • 1:23:45 • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Stefan Henrix, Supervising Sound Editor Joe Beal, Sound Designer Michael Maroussas, Dialogue Editor Harry Barnes, ADR Supervisor Andy Wade, Music Editor Anna Wright, Foley Artist
17. Outstanding Sound Mixing For A Limited Series Or Movie
    'Chernobyl' • 1:23:45 • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Stuart Hilliker, Re-Recording Mixer Vincent Piponnier, Production Mixer
18. Outstanding Special Visual Effects In A Supporting Role
    'Chernobyl' • 1:23:45 • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Max Dennison, Overall VFX Supervisor: DNEG Lindsay McFarlane, Overall VFX Producer Claudius Christian Rauch, SFX Supervisor Clare Cheetham, VFX Producer: DNEG Laura Bethencourt Montes, VFX Line Producer: DNEG Steven Godfrey, CG Supervisor: DNEG Luke Letkey, 2D Supervisor: DNEG Christian Waite, FX Supervisor: DNEG William Foulser, Environments Supervisor: DNE
19. Outstanding Writing For A Limited Series, Movie Or Dramatic Special
    'Chernobyl' • HBO • HBO Miniseries and SKY in association with Word Games, The Mighty Mint and Sister Pictures Craig Mazin, Written by