Los Angeles (AFP)

The 72nd Emmy Awards, equivalent to the Oscars for American television, will be entirely virtual due to the Covid-19 epidemic which is still raging in the United States.

The organizers of the event, scheduled for September 20, sent a letter to all the shortlisted candidates, whose list was unveiled on Tuesday, informing them that the traditional gala evening in Los Angeles would not take place this year. .

This is not much of a surprise given the ongoing health crisis, but the organizers of the Emmy Awards had so far not made a formal decision, unlike other events or festivals.

“As you've probably guessed, we're not going to ask you to come to the Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles on September 20. This year will be the biggest night in the television industry yet. . but we will come to you ", explains the letter, unveiled Wednesday by American media and whose content was confirmed to AFP by a spokesperson for the Emmy Awards.

"We are putting together a team of first-class technicians, producers and writers to (...) come and film you at your home or at the location of your choice", continues the letter signed by the production and comedian Jimmy Kimmel, who will present the evening.

“So what are you going to wear ??? Our informal theme for this evening is + come as you are, but make an effort! +”, The organizers joke.

"If you want to be in formal wear we would love to, but on the other hand if you're in the UK and it's three in the morning, maybe you want to wear designer pajamas and be recorded from your bed! "said the courier.

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