Today we’re back with the comedy acting races, which I think have frontrunners for the leads, while it’s anyone’s game in supporting. Let’s have at it, shall we?
COMEDY ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE
I think JLD will take it one last time, but Rachel Brosnahan is on her heels
Christina Applegate, Dead to Me
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Natasha Lyonne, Russian Doll
Catherine O’Hara, Schitt’s Creek
Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Fleabag
I think this will got to Julia Louis-Dreyfus pretty easily, and she will make history as the first actress to win the Emmy for every single season her show was on the air. In second place is probably last year’s winner Rachel Brosnahan, but Phoebe Waller-Bridge has a lot of hype for Fleabag, and this would be her only chance to ever win, since the show is over now.
Winner: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Alternate: Rachel Brosnahan
Dark Horse: Phoebe Waller-Bridge
COMEDY ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Bill Hader seems safe to win again for Barry’s second season
Anthony Anderson, Black-ish
Don Cheadle, Black Monday
Ted Danson, The Good Place
Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method
Bill Hader, Barry
Eugene Levy, Schitt’s Creek
Bill Hader won last year, and I really think he’s winning again. The second season of Barry was even better and the show’s buzz has only grown, so I’m betting he repeats, as Emmy loves to do. Other possibilities are Michael Douglas, or perhaps Eugene Levy, who’s pretty beloved in the comedy world, but I think Hader is pretty far ahead of the pack.
Winner: Bill Hader
Alternate: Michael Douglas
Dark Horse: Ted Danson (also a beloved veteran actor, and for another show that’s ending, so he’s a possibility as well)
COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTRESS
This is a total free for all- I have no idea and am placing a bet on Colman
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Sian Clifford, Fleabag
Olivia Colman, Fleabag
Betty Gilpin, GLOW
Sarah Goldberg, Barry
Marin Hinkle, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Don’t ask me why they have so many names on this list, but I really am flying blind on this one. It could be any of them. I’m sort of leaning towards Olivia Colman of all people, just because she recently won the Oscar and perhaps she’s more at the front of people’s minds here? Then again, Anna Chlumsky’s never won for Veep, so that’s possible. The old Emmy rule says when in doubt go to a repeater, but that could be either Borstein or McKinnon. Man, this one’s hard. I have no clue.
Winner: Olivia Colman (this is pure instinct on my part)
Alternate: Alex Borstein
Dark Horse: Anna Chlumsky
COMEDY SUPPORTING ACTOR
Tony Shalhoub didn’t win last year, but he probably will this time, since the show is still well liked
Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method
Anthony Carrigan, Barry
Tony Hale, Veep
Stephen Root, Barry
Tony Shalhoub, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Henry Winkler, Barry
I honestly think the three Barry actors who got in here will probably cancel each other out, which sucks because Stephen Root SO deserves to win, not just for this (even though he’s great), but for being so good on so many shows in guest and bit appearances in recent years. But because of the three guys fighting it out, I think the Academy falls back on old Emmy favorite Tony Shalhoub, unfortunately.
Winner: Tony Shalhoub
Alternate: Tony Hale (another previous winner)
Dark Horse: Stephen Root (still pulling for him)
