British actors Carey Mulligan and Gary Oldman have received Emmy nominations for the 2026 ceremony in Los Angeles. Mulligan earned her first career Emmy nomination for her role in the second season of Netflix's dark comedy series "Beef."
Mulligan is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie for her portrayal of an interior designer entangled in a road rage incident that spirals into chaos. She will compete against Claire Danes, Sally Field, Sarah Pidgeon, and Sarah Snook in the category.
"Beef," created by Lee Sung Jin, stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong as two strangers whose lives are upended by the incident. The series previously won all three of its Golden Globe Award nominations.
Gary Oldman, 68, received a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Jackson Lamb in the Apple TV+ thriller "Slow Horses." He faces competition from fellow British actor Rufus Sewell, as well as Sterling K. Brown, Mark Ruffalo, and Noah Wyle.
"Slow Horses," a British spy thriller, also secured nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Writing, and Outstanding Directing.
Scottish actor Jack Lowden earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series for his work in "Slow Horses." British actress Kate O'Flynn is nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in "Widow's Bay."
In the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie category, Charlie Hunnam, known for "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," is nominated alongside Riz Ahmed, who starred in "Bait."
Scottish actor and comedian Richard Gadd, recognized for Netflix's "Baby Reindeer," is nominated for his role in "Half Man."
"Beef" is also nominated for Outstanding Limited Series.
The 2026 Emmy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air live on NBC and Peacock on Monday, September 14, at 8 p.m. EST/5 p.m. PST. The Creative Arts Emmy Awards, where a majority of the trophies are presented, will take place on Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6.