{"id":30639,"date":"2019-09-11T14:06:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T20:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1072333"},"modified":"2019-09-11T14:06:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T20:06:59","slug":"meet-the-presenters-for-the-2019-emmy-awards-zendaya-game-of-thrones-stars-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kift\/music-news\/meet-the-presenters-for-the-2019-emmy-awards-zendaya-game-of-thrones-stars-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Presenters for the 2019 Emmy Awards: Zendaya, Game of Thrones Stars and More"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It’s almost time for the 2019 Emmys<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The award show is sure to be a star-studded event. Not only are there plenty of celebrity nominees<\/a>, but there are also several big-name presenters.<\/p>\n

The Television Academy and Emmy Awards telecast producers Don Mischer Productions and Done+Dusted announced the first group of presenters on Wednesday—and fans are sure to recognize a few familiar faces.<\/p>\n

Zendaya<\/a><\/strong>, Michael Douglas<\/a><\/strong>, Viola Davis<\/a><\/strong>, Taraji P. Henson<\/a><\/strong>, Billy Porter<\/strong>, Angela Bassett<\/a><\/strong> and Naomi Watts<\/a><\/strong> are just a few of the TV stars set to give out the statuettes. Viewers can also expect to see a few late-night hosts do the honors, including Seth Meyers<\/a><\/strong>, Jimmy Kimmel<\/a><\/strong> and Stephen Colbert<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

But that’s not all. The Game of Thrones<\/em> cast members will also be handing out the trophies. Emilia Clarke<\/a><\/strong>, Sophie Turner<\/a><\/strong>, Kit Harington<\/a><\/strong>, Lena Headey<\/a><\/strong>, Maisie Williams<\/a><\/strong> and more will be there. Of course, this should come as no surprise. After all, the HBO hit secured 32 nods this year<\/a>\u2014the most of any show in a single season.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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To see the full list of the first round of presenters, check out the gallery below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Lena Headey<\/h3>\n
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Will Cersei Lannister finally be victorious? She’s up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Peter<\/div>\n

Phil McCarten\/Invision for the Television Academy\/AP Image<\/p>\n

Peter Dinklage<\/h3>\n
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The Tyrion Lannister star already has three wins under his belt.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Nikolaj<\/div>\n

Venturelli\/WireImage<\/p>\n

Nikolaj Coster-Waldau<\/h3>\n
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Jaime Lannister is back and ready to hit the big stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Carice<\/div>\n

Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Carice van Houten<\/h3>\n
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We wonder if the Melisandre star will wear red to the award show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"ESC:<\/div>\n

Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Sophie Turner<\/h3>\n
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She’s already the Queen of the North. Now, the Sansa Stark star is seeking a new title\u2014Emmy winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Kit<\/div>\n

Frazer Harrison\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Kit Harington<\/h3>\n
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The Jon Snow star has been nominated two times over the course of his career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Emilia Clarke<\/h3>\n
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While the Mother of Dragons didn’t secure the Iron Throne, she has the chance to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Alfie<\/div>\n

Andreas Branch\/Variety\/REX Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Alfie Allen<\/h3>\n
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The Theon Greyjoy character is ready to fulfill his presenter duties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Maisie<\/div>\n

D. Long\/Globe Photos via ZUMA Wire<\/p>\n

Maisie Williams<\/h3>\n
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The Arya Stark star is up for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series this year.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Gwendoline<\/div>\n

David Fisher\/REX\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Gwendoline Christie<\/h3>\n
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The Brienne of Tarth celeb is also in the running for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Zendaya\"<\/div>\n

John Salangsang\/BEI\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Zendaya<\/h3>\n
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This presenters announcement has us feeling euphoric.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Peter<\/div>\n

Taylor Hill\/FilmMagic<\/p>\n

Peter Krause<\/h3>\n
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The Six Feet Under<\/em> celeb is ready to suit up for the big night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Naomi<\/div>\n

Georg Wendt\/picture-alliance\/dpa\/AP Images<\/p>\n

Naomi Watts<\/h3>\n
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The actress will need to have “the loudest voice” when she announces the winner of her category.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Billy<\/div>\n

Richard Shotwell\/Invision\/AP\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Billy Porter<\/h3>\n
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We can’t wait to see the fabulous fashion the Pose<\/em> star brings to the big stage. Porter is also up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Seth<\/div>\n

Paul Drinkwater\/NBC<\/p>\n

Seth Meyers<\/h3>\n
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The Late Night With Seth Meyers<\/em> star hosted the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards telecast. This year, he’s in the running for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Michael<\/div>\n

Alberto E. Rodriguez\/Getty Images for The Weinstein Company<\/p>\n

Michael Douglas<\/h3>\n
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From Behind the Candelabra<\/em> to The Kominsky Method<\/em>, the actor knows how to make great TV.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Angela<\/div>\n

Kevork Djansezian\/Getty Image<\/p>\n

Angela Bassett<\/h3>\n
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The 9-1-1<\/em> actress has been nominated five times over the course of her career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Viola<\/div>\n

John Shearer\/WireImage<\/p>\n

Viola Davis<\/h3>\n
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The How To Get Away With Murder<\/em> star made history at the 2015 Emmys when she became the first black woman to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Taraji<\/div>\n

Jordan Strauss<\/p>\n

Taraji P. Henson<\/h3>\n
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After being nominated three times over the course of her career, the Empire actress is ready to give out some statuettes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Terrence<\/div>\n

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Terrence Howard<\/h3>\n
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Speaking of Empire<\/em>, the Lucious Lyon star will also be presenting an award.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Stephen<\/div>\n

Jason LaVeris\/FilmMagic<\/p>\n

Stephen Colbert<\/h3>\n
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The Late Show<\/em> host knows a thing or two about the Emmys. Not only has he taken home a few trophies, but he’s also hosted the big gig.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Jimmy<\/div>\n

ABC<\/p>\n

Jimmy Kimmel<\/h3>\n
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Like Colbert, Kimmel has also hosted the Emmys. We’re sure he’ll bring the laughs this year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The 71st Emmy Awards will air live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles Sunday, Sept. 22 on Fox.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Don’t miss E! News<\/em> every weeknight at 7, only on E!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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