Let's move on to the acting races for limited series and TV movies. Last year, this category didn’t have a single nominee from a TV movie. The two leading contenders in this race are sure to reverse that trend – Hugh Jackman (Bad Education), a past Emmy winner for hosting the Tony Awards, and Aaron Paul (El Camino), who took home three Emmys for playing the same part on Breaking Bad. After that, it’s back to the limited series to find most of the other probable nominees…
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Mark Ruffalo (I Know This Much Is True) should be a shoo-in for playing twins on HBO’s just-premiered limited series. Russell Crowe (The Loudest Voice) won a Golden Globe earlier this year for playing the late Roger Ailes, and it’s a good bet that he’ll have a shot at the Emmy too. His costar Regina King is in for sure, and Jeremy Irons (Watchmen) also stands a solid chance of competing for his ice-cold performance on the HBO sci-fi drama that didn’t end up becoming a multi-season series.
Sacha Baron Cohen (The Spy) was a Golden Globe nominee earlier this year, so he shouldn’t be counted out. Chris Evans (Defending Jacob) has been quite popular lately, and his lead performance on Apple TV Plus’ family drama might earn him a spot here. I’d love to see David Corenswet (Hollywood) nominated after his stunning performance in the Netflix limited series’ first episode, but he might come second to two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Pope (Hollywood). If his multi-language show is well-received, Andre Holland (The Eddy) could show up too, and, though his show doesn’t drop until the very end of May, Matthew Macfadyen (Quiz) shouldn’t be underestimated, especially given his prominence on Succession.
I don’t think it’s likely, but it would be great to see Jason Segel (Dispatches from Elsewhere) cited for anchoring the series he also created. The same goes for Morgan Spector (The Plot Against America), who stood out in a cast of more well-known actors but absolutely deserves recognition. If we’re really dreaming, how about a nomination for Shlomi Elkabetz (Our Boys) in an HBO production that isn’t even in English?
So, where does this leave us? Five sure things and one open spot. But who gets that coveted six-spot?
Predictions
- David Corenswet, Hollywood
- Russell Crowe, The Loudest Voice
- Jeremy Irons, Watchmen
- Hugh Jackman, Bad Education
- Aaron Paul, El Camino
- Mark Ruffalo, I Know This Much is True
Which actors are you rooting for in this category? Stay tuned for more Emmy coverage.
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