Emmys Watch: Will Anya Taylor-Joy win in the crowded Lead Actress in a Limited Series category?
Our team is breaking down the top contenders in all the major Emmy races and highlighting some of our favorites over the next few weeks.
By: Christopher James
The limited series field became the go-to place for stories about women this past year. Great performances from Oscar winning actresses go head to head with buzzy, zeitgeisty performances from rising stars. There’s no shortage of contenders, but a shortage of slots. Only five women will earn nominations when they are announced on July 13th. Perennial winner Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit) will likely show up. Will she win though once up again Oscar winner Kate Winslet (Mare of Easttown)? Could a critical favorite like Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You) or Thuso Mbedu (The Underground Railroad) surprise? Or will they end up as a shocking snub?
Read on to see who might be in contention this year...