"Emmys 2023: 'The Bear', 'The White Lotus', and 'The Last of Us' Lead with Major Wins, Offerman and Light Triumph in Guest Categories"
At the Creative Arts Emmy Awards, "The Bear," "The White Lotus," and "Beef" won the casting categories for Comedy, Drama, and Limited Series respectively, which are often predictors of the top series awards. "The Bear" and "Beef" are leading predictions for their categories, while "The White Lotus" surprisingly beat "Succession" in casting, despite "Succession" being the favorite for Outstanding Drama Series. Casting wins have historically been indicators of the eventual series winners, with "Succession" having the most nominations this year at 27, followed by "The White Lotus" with 23, and "The Bear" with 13.