The Madison Emmys Submissions: Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell

Paramount+ is seeking Emmy recognition for its series “The Madison.”

Following its debut season, the Taylor Sheridan-created neo-Western plans to enter 27 Emmy bids across 20 categories, Variety has exclusively revealed.

The new drama follows the Clyburn family as they move from New York City to Montana’s Madison River valley after a devastating event. It will compete for the outstanding drama series award. The show has already been renewed for two more seasons before the premiere of its first and second seasons.

Veteran actress Michelle Pfeiffer, who plays the role of Clyburn matriarch Stacy, is the sole lead acting submission. Known for her Emmy-nominated role in the 2017 TV movie “The Wizard of Lies,” the 67-year-old is having a standout year on television. Her work includes Emmy nominations for Apple TV’s comedy “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” and the Prime Video film “Oh. What. Fun.” Pfeiffer is also a three-time Oscar nominee for her roles in “Dangerous Liaisons” (1988), “The Fabulous Baker Boys” (1989), and “Love Field” (1992).

Kurt Russell, portraying Preston Clyburn, Stacy’s husband, who dies in a plane crash in the pilot episode but appears throughout all six episodes, is a contender for supporting drama actor. Previously nominated for his lead role in the 1979 TV movie “Elvis,” Russell could achieve his second Emmy nod 47 years later. This would set a record for the longest gap between first and second Emmy acting nominations, surpassing Mary Kay Place’s 33-year span.

Russell might also tie for the fourth-longest span between a performer’s first and most recent nominations, alongside actors Henry Winkler and Michael Douglas. Only Carol Burnett, Betty White, and Diana Rigg have longer spans.

The supporting drama actor category will also feature Patrick J. Adams, Ben Schnetzer, Kevin Zegers, and Matthew Fox. In the supporting drama actress category, Beau Garrett, Elle Chapman, Amiah Miller, Alaina Pollack, Rebecca Spence, and Danielle Vasinova are contenders.

Will Arnett is in the running for guest drama actor for his appearance as Phil Yorn in the season finale, Episode 106, “I Give Me Permission.” This episode is also Sheridan’s submission for outstanding writing for a drama. Sheridan’s other series, “Landman,” is also eyeing Emmy attention but will not submit in the writing category this year.

Sheridan’s choice to submit the season finale is notable, as many new series have found success with first episodes. However, “Succession” won with a Season 1 finale in 2019, and “Squid Game” was nominated for its finale in 2022.

Christina Alexandra Voros has submitted for outstanding directing and cinematography, both for Episode 102, “Let the Land Hold Me.” Jessica Lee Gagné made history last year as the first woman to earn nominations in these categories, winning for cinematography. Voros might follow in her footsteps this year.

On the technical side, Paramount+ is entering 13 below-the-line categories, with official episode submissions to be announced later.

Emmy submissions are due on May 7, with nomination voting from June 11 to June 22. The nominations for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed on July 8.

The full list of Emmy submissions is below.