New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is expected to appear in the Emmys opening, while Reba McEntire will perform a tribute to Dolly Parton.
Key facts
- •Jalen Brunson will appear in a pre-taped segment at the start of the 78th Emmys.
- •Reba McEntire will perform a Dolly Parton tribute song introduced by Sally Field.
- •Mariska Hargitay is hosting the ceremony.
- •Noah Kahan is set to perform during the In Memoriam segment.
- •The show includes reunions for 'Charlie’s Angels' and 'Buffy, the Vampire Slayer'.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson is expected to appear in a pre-taped segment at the start of Monday’s 78th Emmy Awards ceremony. The broadcast will also feature a performance by Reba McEntire, who is set to sing a Dolly Parton song in tribute to the late icon. These additions join a lineup of special segments and presenters for the upcoming telecast hosted by Mariska Hargitay.
Opening Segment and Host Monologue
Brunson’s appearance is planned as part of a pre-taped number at the beginning of the show. Host Mariska Hargitay is expected to continue the performance live on stage alongside dancers before transitioning into her opening monologue. Hargitay, a noted Knicks fan, has previously expressed interest in involving the team in the ceremony and confirmed in recent interviews that Brunson will guest star on her series, 'Law and Order: Special Victims Unit.'
Tributes and Special Appearances
Reba McEntire’s tribute to Dolly Parton will be introduced by actress Sally Field, who starred alongside Parton in the 1989 film 'Steel Magnolias.' Other scheduled highlights include a 50th-anniversary reunion for 'Charlie’s Angels' and a 30th-anniversary tribute to 'Buffy, the Vampire Slayer.' Additionally, Noah Kahan will perform 'Bridge Over Troubled Water' for the In Memoriam segment, and Julianna Margulies is slated to present the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award to Michael J. Fox.
Presenter Lineup
The ceremony will feature a wide array of presenters, including Linda Cardellini, David Harbour, Jon Hamm, Florence Pugh, Zendaya, and John Mulaney. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson are also scheduled to appear together during the event.
Timeline
- Last ThursdayExecutive producers held an Emmys media day.
- Last weekendLinda Cardellini and David Harbour won Emmys for outstanding limited/anthology actress and actor.
- SundayA new group of presenters including Jamie Lee Curtis and John Mulaney was announced.
- MondayThe 78th Emmys ceremony is scheduled to take place.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Variety.
