Squid Game and Abbott Elementary among those vying for Emmy nominations

A view of the stage at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Succession and Ted Lasso are in the hunt for Emmy nominations that could add to their previous trophy hauls – but they are up against hungry newcomers.

When the bids are announced on Tuesday, the social satire Succession, a 2020 top-drama winner, may face a showdown with Squid Game.