From Shogun to Ripley: famous books, not screenplays, served as the inspiration for the 2024 Emmy nominees

Emmy-nominated movies and television programs based on classic novels

On July 17, the 76th Emmy Award candidates were revealed. These eight nominations were not based on scripts, but rather on classic books.

The 76th season of the Emmy Awards, a mainstay of television awards, has officially revealed its finalists. Even though watching TV is fun, you might be surprised to hear that some of these nominees are based on well-known books. For those who value reading as much as we do, enjoy this selection of eight nominated shows that are inspired by literature.