There’s much anticipation for this weekend’s Emmy Awards – with Irish stars Paul Mescal, Andrew Scott and Fiona Shaw nominated The Event – taking place on Sunday - will be virtual and to look ahead to the awards we heard from  Variety’s Senior Vice President and Awards Editor, Tim Grey .

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