Abbott or Lasso or Murders?
Succession or Severance or Squid Game?
EW predicts which shows and stars will take home the big wins at the 74th annual Emmy Awards.
Jeremy Strong, Sarah Snook, and Kieran Culkin in Succession.Macall Polay/HBO
That would be good news for any of this year’s three buzzy new series.
ButSeverance,Squid Game, andYellowjacketsare competing against the ongoing juggernaut of awards magnetSuccession.
But anticipate a slight upset for Lynskey, a beloved performer given an incredible spotlight (comedic!
Melanie Lynskey in ‘Yellowjackets’.Kailey Schwerman/SHOWTIME
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama
Will this finally be Odenkirk’s year, after sixSaulnominations?
That would be amazing!
It would also be amazing for Lee to follow up his SAG award with a historic prize forSquid Game.
Lee Jung-Jae in ‘Squid Game’.netflix
In a close race, we’ll give the win to Lee.
What better way to end a triumphant first season than to take the stage at the Emmys?
For that reason alone, we’ll give the edge toAbbottover likely top contendersTed LassoandHacks.
Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler on ‘Better Call Saul’.Greg Lewis/AMC
But Smart has a unique position.
Smart’s the smart pick.
See: Hannah Waddingham (2021) andAnnie Murphy(2020).
Kieran Culkin in ‘Succession’.Graeme Hunter/HBO
(Dropping thefirst footage of season 2one week after nominations were announced was a nice touch.
Heck, Michael Keaton even took home the AARP Movies for Grownups award for Best Actor (TV).
Surely the Emmys aren’t going to break such a notable and well-deserved streak?
The cast of ‘Abbott Elementary’.Pamela Littky/ABC
The choice is clear.
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Jean Smart is ‘doin’ Ellen' in ‘Hacks’ season 2 trailer.Karen Ballard/HBO
Henry Winkler in ‘Barry’.Merrick Morton/ HBO
Janelle James in ‘Abbott Elementary’.Scott Everett White/ABC
Natasha Rothwell in ‘The White Lotus’.Mario Perez/HBO
Michael Keaton on ‘Dopesick’.Gene Page/Hulu
Amanda Seyfried in ‘The Dropout’.Beth Dubber/Hulu
Murray Bartlett on ‘The White Lotus.'.Mario Perez/HBO
Jennifer Coolidge and Murray Bartlett in ‘The White Lotus’.Mario Perez/HBO
