Emmy Predictions (2021)
Emmy Predictions (2021)
By Emily Hubbard
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| No Copyright Infringement Intended Television’s biggest night: The Emmy Awards is here again! Will
anyone follow in the footsteps of last years' historic sweep by Schitt’s Creek?
Ted Lasso or The Crown maybe? Here are Emily’s predictions for how this year’s ceremony
will go down! (This article only contains predictions for the acting
categories) The Nominees: ·
Black-ish ·
Cobra Kai ·
Emily in Paris ·
Hacks ·
The Flight Attendant ·
The Kominsky Method ·
PEN15 ·
Ted Lasso Who should win: Ted Lasso Who will win: Ted Lasso – One of this years’ stand-out
shows, the heart-warming football centred comedy starring Jason Sudeikis is
likely to win in most, if not all, of the category’s it’s nominated in. Best Drama The Nominees: ·
The Boys ·
Bridgerton ·
The Crown ·
The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Lovecraft Country ·
The Mandalorian ·
Pose ·
This Is Us Who should win: Lovecraft Country – After its
undeserving cancellation, this flip on traditional horror stories should be
awarded for its stellar storytelling and worldbuilding. Who will win: The Crown – Much like Ted Lasso, The
Crown seems certain to win in most of the category’s it’s nominated in. Best Limited Series The Nominees: ·
I May Destroy You ·
Mare of Easttown ·
The Queen’s Gambit ·
The Underground Railroad ·
Wandavision *An incredibly strong category, this is one of the two categories’
this year where I believe every nominee has a shot of winning, making my
predictions extremely hard Who should win: Wandavision – Marvel’s first Disney +
adventure took the audience through a whirlwind trip through different decades
of classic sitcoms in an unexpectedly flawless manner and as such deserves its
recognition. Who will win: I May Destroy You – Michaela Coel’s tackling
of sexual assault featured heavily on year-end lists in 2020, with Metacritic
listing it as the best TV show of the year. It goes without saying that this
undeniably phenomenal show deserves to take home the award. Best Actress, Comedy The Nominees: ·
Aidy Bryant – Shrill ·
Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant ·
Allison Janney – Mom ·
Tracee Ellis Ross – black-ish ·
Jean Smart – Hacks Who should win: Kaley Cuoco – The Flight Attendant –
One of the standout shows of the past year, Kaley Cuoco’s performance as an
alcoholic flight attendant entangled in the murder of a man she had a one-night
stand with, is as hilarious as it is moving. Who will win: Allison Janney – Mom – Having already
won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series twice for the
same role, the Oscar-winning actress is highly likely to win the award for her
performance as a cynical recovering addict on the sitcom Mom. Best Actor – Comedy The Nominees: ·
Anthony Anderson – black-ish ·
Michael Douglas – The Kominsky Method ·
William H. Macy – Shameless ·
Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso ·
Kenan Thompson Who should win: Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso Who will win: Jason Sudeikis – Ted Lasso – As
previously stated, I believe Ted Lasso will win in all of its categories. It
would be a well-deserved win for Sudeikis, as his portrayal of the optimistic
and kind-hearted Ted Lasso has warmed hearts across the world, including mine. Best Actress – Drama The Nominees: ·
Uzo Aduba – In Treatment ·
Olivia Colman – The Crown ·
Emma Corrin – The Crown ·
Elisabeth Moss – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Mj Rodriguez – Pose ·
Jurnee Smollett – Lovecraft Country Who should win: Jurnee Smollett – Lovecraft Country –
Smollett gave a career-high performance in Lovecraft Country that, along with
Jonathan Majors, carried that show and deserves to be awarded for it. Who will win: Emma Corrin – The Crown – The Crown is
likely to sweep in most of its’ nominated categories and this one is no exception.
Corrin’s performance as Princess Diana was highly praised and one of the
talking points of the year. Best Actor – Drama The Nominees: ·
Sterling K. Brown – This Is Us ·
Jonathan Majors – Lovecraft Country ·
Josh O’Connor – The Crown ·
Regé-Jean Page – Bridgerton ·
Billy Porter – Pose ·
Matthew Rhys – Perry Mason Who should win: Jonathan Majors – Lovecraft Country –
Majors’ performance, along with Jurnee Smollett, has been widely praised by
critics and fans alike, with many saying he is one of the best upcoming actors
of his generation. Who will win: Josh O’Connor – The Crown – While
Regé-Jean Page could also easily win this category, it seems highly likely that
O’Connor will win for his portrayal of Prince Charles in The Crown. Best Actress – Limited Series or TV Movie The Nominees: ·
Michaela Coel – I May Destroy You ·
Cynthia Erivo – Genius: Aretha ·
Elizabeth Olsen – Wandavision ·
Anya Taylor-Joy – The Queen’s Gambit ·
Kate Winslet – Mare of Easttown *This is the second of the two categories where I
think all of the nominees have an equal chance of winning, making it
particularly hard to make my predictions. Who should win: Elizabeth Olsen – Wandavision –
Olsen’s performance in Wandavision proved just how talented of an actress she
is, seamlessly changing her character’s mannerisms each week to fit with the
decade of sitcom the show was centred around. Who will win: Kate Winslet – Mare of Easttown – Many
have called Winslet’s performance a ‘career-best', with her receiving universal
acclaim for her role, it seems highly likely that she will win in this
category. Best Actor – Limited Series or TV Movie The Nominees: ·
Paul Bettany – Wandavision ·
Hugh Grant – The Undoing ·
Ewan McGregor – Halston ·
Lin-Manuel Miranda – Hamilton ·
Leslie Odom Jr. – Hamilton Who should win: Paul Bettany – Wandavision – Similar
to castmate Elizabeth Olsen, Bettany received wide critical acclaim for his
role in Wandavision and deserves to be awarded for his role in the show. Who will win: Leslie Odom Jr. – Hamilton – Hamilton
has become a cultural phenomenon, winning countless Tony Awards and Grammy’s,
with Odom’s performance as Aaron Burr becoming arguably as iconic as Lin-Manuel
Miranda’s lead role. Supporting Actress – Comedy The Nominees: ·
Aidy Bryant – Saturday Night Live ·
Hannah Einbinder – Hacks ·
Kate McKinnon – Saturday Night Live ·
Rosie Perez – The Flight Attendant ·
Cecily Strong – Saturday Night Live ·
Juno Temple – Ted Lasso ·
Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso Who should win: Kate McKinnon – Saturday Night Live – McKinnon’s
consistently funny SNL skits have been a highlight of the show for many years
and thus give good reasoning for her winning. Who will win: Hannah Waddingham – Ted Lasso – Again,
I see Ted Lasso winning in all of its categories, with Waddingham’s performance
being a stand-out and truly deserving of the award. Supporting Actor – Comedy The Nominees: ·
Carl Clemons-Hopkins – Hacks ·
Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso ·
Brendan Hunt – Ted Lasso ·
Nick Mohammed – Ted Lasso ·
Paul Reiser – The Kominsky Method ·
Jeremy Swift – Ted Lasso ·
Kenan Thompson – Kenan ·
Bowen Yang – Saturday Night Live Who should win: Bowen Yang- Saturday Night Live –
Bowen Yang’s role in SNL this year has been the best part of the show, with his
now-iconic Titanic Iceberg sketch being a particular highlight. Even if he
doesn’t win, I’m excited to see his role grow in future seasons of the show. Who will win: Brett Goldstein – Ted Lasso - Serving
as a writer and actor on the sports comedy, Goldstein steals every scene he’s
in, making audiences laugh at his foul-mouthed outburst, and cry at his
outbursts of sensitivity. Supporting Actress – Drama The Nominees: ·
Gillian Anderson – The Crown ·
Helena Bonham Carter – The Crown ·
Madeline Brewer – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Ann Dowd – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Aunjanue Ellis – Lovecraft Country ·
Emerald Fennell – The Crown ·
Yvonne Strahovski – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Samira Wiley – The Handmaid’s Tale Who should win: Helena Bonham Carter – The Crown Who will win: Helena Bonham Carter – The Crown – This
category is set to secure The Crown another win, with Bonham Carter’s portrayal
of Princess Margaret receiving a vast amount of praise Supporting Actor – Drama The Nominees: ·
Giancarlo Esposito – The Mandalorian ·
O-T Fagbenle – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
John Lithgow – Perry Mason ·
Tobias Menzies – The Crown ·
Max Minghella – The Handmaid’s Tale ·
Chris Sullivan – This Is Us ·
Bradley Whitford – The Handmaids Tale ·
Michael K. Williams – Lovecraft Country Who should win: Michael K. Williams – Lovecraft Country Who will win: Michael K. Williams – Lovecraft Country –
Michael K. Williams gave a career-best in his performance in Lovecraft Country,
leaving him sure to win this posthumous award Supporting Actress – Limited Series or Movie The Nominees: ·
Renée Elise Goldsberry – Hamilton ·
Kathryn Hahn – Wandavision ·
Moses Ingram – The Queen’s Gambit ·
Julianne Nicholson – Mare of Easttown ·
Jean Smart – Mare of Easttown ·
Phillipa Soo – Hamilton Who should win: Kathryn Hahn – Wandavision – Kathryn Hahn
is usually a highlight of any project she’s involved in, and she made no exception
here, stealing every scene she is in. Who will win: Renée Elise Goldsberry – Hamilton – Goldsberry’s
performance of Satisfied has become iconic in its own right and provides enough
reasoning for her to win this award. Supporting Actor – Limited Series or Movie The Nominees: ·
Thomas Brodie-Sangster – The Queen’s Gambit ·
Daveed Diggs – Hamilton ·
Paapa Essiedu – I May Destroy You ·
Jonathon Groff – Hamilton ·
Anthony Ramos – Hamilton ·
Evan Peters – Mare of Easttown Who should win: Paapa Essiedu – I May Destroy You –
Paapa Essiedu gave a breakout performance in I May Destroy You that deserves to
be recognised. Who will win: Daveed Diggs – Hamilton – Another iconic
performance from a Hamilton alum, Diggs has been praised by critics and fans
alike for years and deserves an award for his efforts. |
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