After last year’s Primetime Emmy broadcast that sported fresh blood in terms of marquee category winners with Hacks for Comedy Series, Shōgun for Drama Series and Baby Reindeer for Limited Series/Anthology,

The excitement of Emmy nomination morning fades quickly for studios and networks, because the more daunting question is always the same: How do we actually win? It's tempting to judge frontrunners based on sheer nomination tallies.

In a statement shared with PEOPLE, Wyle, 54, said of the nominations, including one for outstanding lead actor in a drama series, "I’m humbled and grateful"

Whether Noah Wyle walks away with a trophy this year or not, The Pitt has given him his most promising shot yet at an Emmy win. It's a return to the genre that made him a household name, only this time, with more depth, more weight, and the spotlight fully on him.

Noah Wyle and Katherine LaNasa celebrated their Emmy nominations together from "The Pitt" set while filming Season 2.

Newly minted Emmy Award nominee Shawn Hatosy has consistently injected heart and humanity into complex, often perplexing characters who thrive in the grey area throughout his career. From starring as a serial killer on Dexter to a troubled police officer in Southland and Chicago P.