2016 Emmy Predictions: Who Will Win, Who Should Win, Possible Suprises
Carissa Pavlica at .Who do we think are going to win some of the biggest Emmy races this Sunday?
You're about to find out. Take a look below to see who we think will win, who we think should win and how the competition could surprise us completely. Then check out or Winners list to see how close we can to making the call!
Lead actor in a drama
Kyle Chandler, Bloodline
Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Bob Odenkirk, Better Call Saul
Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Liev Schreiber, Ray Donovan
Kevin Spacey, House of Cards
Will Win: Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Should Win: Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Could Win: Matthew Rhys, The Americans
Lead actress in a drama
Claire Danes, Homeland
Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Keri Russell, The Americans
Robin Wright, House of Cards
Will Win: Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder
Should Win: Keri Russell, The Americans
Could Win: Keri Russell, The Americans
Lead actor in a limited series
Bryan Cranston, All the Way
Benedict Cumberbatch, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Idris Elba, Luther
Cuba Gooding Jr., The People vs. O.J. Simpson
Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Courtney B. Vance, The People vs. O.J. Simpson
Will Win: Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Should Win: Tom Hiddleston, The Night Manager
Could Win: Courtney B. Vance, The People vs O.J. Simpson
Lead actress in a limited series
Kirsten Dunst, Fargo
Felicity Huffman, American Crime
Audra McDonald, Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grille
Sarah Paulson, The People v. O.J. Simpson
Lili Taylor, American Crime
Kerry Washington, Confirmation
Will Win: Sarah Paulson, The People vs. O.J. Simpson
Should Win: Sarah Paulson, The People vs. O.J. Simpson
Could Win: Any of the others
Lead actor in a comedy
Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Will Forte, Last Man on Earth
William H. Macy, Shameless
Thomas Middleditch, Silicon Valley
Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Will Win: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Should Win: Anthony Anderson, black-ish
Could Win: Aziz Ansari, Master of None
Lead actress in a comedy
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Ellie Kemper, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish
Laurie Metcalf, Getting On
Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Lily Tomlin, Grace and Frankie
Will Win: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Should Win: Tracee Ellis Ross, black-ish
Could Win: Amy Schumer, Inside Amy Schumer
Comedy series:
black-ish
Master of None
Modern Family
Silicon Valley
Transparent
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Veep
Will Win: Veep
Should Win: black-ish
Could Win: Master of None
YOUR TURN!!! Pick the Best Comedy Series:
Drama series
The Americans
Better Call Saul
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
House of Cards
Mr. Robot
Will Win: Game of Thrones
Should Win: The Americans
Could Win: The Americans or Mr. Robot
YOUR TURN!!! Pick the Best Drama Series:
Limited series
American Crime
Fargo
The Night Manager
The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Roots
Will Win: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Should Win: The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Could Win: The Night Manager
Supporting actor in a comedy series
Louie Anderson, Baskets
Andre Braugher, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Keegan-Michael Key, Key & Peele
Ty Burrell, Modern Family
Tituss Burgess, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Tony Hale, Veep
Matt Walsh, Veep
Will Win: Louie Anderson, Baskets
Should Win: Louie Anderson, Baskets
Could Win: Matt Walsh, Veep
Supporting actor in a drama series
Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul
Peter Dinklage, Game of Thrones
Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline
Kit Harington, Game of Thrones
Michael Kelly, House of Cards
Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Will Win: Kit Harrington, Game of Thrones
Should Win: Jonathan Banks, Better Call Saul
Could Win: Jon Voight, Ray Donovan
Supporting actor in a limited series or movie
Jesse Plemons, Fargo
Bokeem Woodbine, Fargo
Hugh Laurie, The Night Manager
Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
David Schwimmer, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
John Travolta, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Will Win: Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Should Win: Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Could Win: Jesse Plemons, Fargo
Supporting actress in a comedy series
Niecy Nash, Getting On
Allison Janney, Mom
Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Judith Light, Transparent
Gaby Hoffmann, Transparent
Anna Chlumsky, Veep
Will Win: Judith Light, Transparent
Should Win: Allison Janney, Mom
Could Win: Allison Janney, Mom
Supporting actress in a drama series
Maura Tierney, The Affair
Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Lena Headey, Game of Thrones
Emilia Clarke, Game of Thrones
Maisie Williams, Game of Thrones
Constance Zimmer, UnREAL
Will Win: Lena Headey: Game of Thrones:
Should Win: Maura Tierney, The Affair
Could Win: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Supporting actress in a limited series or movie
Melissa Leo, All The Way
Regina King, American Crime
Sarah Paulson, American Horror Story: Hotel
Kathy Bates, American Horror Story: Hotel
Jean Smart, Fargo
Olivia Colman, The Night Manager
Will Win: Melissa Leo, All The Way
Should Win: Jean Smart, Fargo
Could Win: Olivia Colman, The Night Manager
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