Published 17:03 IST, August 14th 2020

Emmys 2020 may lead to a virtual reunion of 'Fleabag' cast; read details

Emmys 2020 are going virtual this year. It has been predicted that the night might lead to a mini 'Fleabag' reunion as the biggest award show goes virtual.

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Emmys 2020 is just around corner. This time, as prestigious award night is going virtual, Fleabag fans can expect a major reunion of Fleabag and Hot Priest at Creative Art Emmys. This reunion is expected since both Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Andrew Scott are minated in two major categories this year.

Fleabag and Hot Priest can be expected at Emmys 2020

Emmys 2020 are going virtual this year, but excitement around biggest night television is maintained. According to Gold Derby, Andrew Scott and Phoebe Waller-Bridge are among top contenders for respective categories y have been minated in hence a major Fleabag reunion might be on cards.

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Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge has been minated for best comedy guest actress for her appearance on Saturday Night Live. Whereas, Andrew Scott has been minated for a drama guest actor for his role in Black Mirror.

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It will be interesting to see if we see voters “kneel” in front of Fleabag stars. Last year, Fleabag was one of leading drama-comedy series in Emmys race. show bagged six Emmy awards in total. Three of m were won by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, namely- Best Comedy Series, Best Comedy Actress, and Best Comedy Writing.

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But while Phoebe went home with three Emmy trophies, Andrew Scott a.k.a. Hot Priest did t even bag a single mination for his role. This Emmys snub shocked many of show’s fans and even had many late-night talk show hosts talking about this snub in ir mologue. But this time, odds of Andrew Scott winning an Emmy are high, states media portal’s report.

Scott is battling against James Cromwell from Succession, Giancarlo Esposito from Mandalorian, Jason Bateman from Outsider, Martin Short from Morning Show, and Ron Cephas Jones from This Is Us. Whereas, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is competing against Wanda Sykes from Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and Maya Rudolph from Good Place. Since SNL has won many awards in past including for its comedy guests, Phoebe can expect a win in this category.

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17:03 IST, August 14th 2020