We are going to replace this text all through the season, together with all our predictions, so be certain that to maintain checking IndieWire for the most recent information from the 2024 Emmys race. The nomination spherical of voting takes place from June 13 to June 24, with the official Emmy nominations introduced Wednesday, July 17. Afterwards, remaining voting commences on August 15 and ends the evening of August 26. The 76th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to happen on Sunday, September 15, and air reside on ABC at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.
The State of the Race
The Excellent Supporting Actress in a Comedy Sequence class has gotten additional starry this 12 months, with “Solely Murders within the Constructing” and “Palm Royale” alone including a number of Oscar winners to the combo. Now, star energy really doesn’t issue an excessive amount of into the choices on who to appoint, as a result of campaigns for these stars can typically nonetheless deal with TV just like the slums, however in Meryl Streep’s case, she has been very ahead about how she herself requested to be on “Solely Murders within the Constructing,” and naturally, when the writers heard of that chance, they labored shortly to make it occur.
Considerably equally, there’s not a lot of a fear in regards to the stars of the brand new Apple TV+ comedy sequence “Palm Royale” being seen as disrespectful towards the tv business. Laura Dern is definitely one of many producers that shepherded the literary adaptation via growth earlier than taking a supporting position in it, and her co-star Allison Janney has seven Emmys already, together with two from a decade in the past on this class for her position on “Mother.” Add in Carol Burnett, some of the legendary names in TV, and the hook is just about baited for Emmy voters to come back watch the freshman sequence.
However one element of the awards race this 12 months that has affected this class particularly is final season’s winner Ayo Edebiri shouldn’t be in it anymore. Her transfer as much as Lead Actress in a Comedy Sequence opens the door to her “The Bear” co-stars Liza Colón-Zayas and Abby Elliott receiving some awards consideration for his or her expanded roles in Season 2. And Sheryl Lee Ralph remains to be in rivalry for taking part in the identical position that received her this Emmy two years in the past, so her and “Abbott Elementary” stars Janelle James (a earlier nominee) and Lisa Ann Walter are nonetheless in play.
Nonetheless, the true wild card within the return of “Hacks,” which premieres within the late a part of the TV season. It has often gotten Hannah Einbinder an Emmy nomination, however ought to Season 3 get an enormous response, it may lastly get her a win (and in addition her co-star Meg Stalter a nomination as properly.)
Present Contenders (In Alphabetical Order):
Carol Burnett, “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
Liza Colón-Zayas, “The Bear” (FX)
Laura Dern, “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks” (Max)
Abby Elliott, “The Bear” (FX)
Susie Essman, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (HBO)
Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Allison Janney, “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)
Ego Nwodim, “Saturday Night time Stay” (NBC)
Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, “Loot” (Apple TV+)
Kaya Scodelario, “The Gents” (Netflix)
Meg Stalter, “Hacks” (Max)
Meryl Streep, “Solely Murders within the Constructing” (Hulu)
Lisa Ann Walter, “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)
Extra Comedy Class Predictions:
Excellent Comedy Sequence
Excellent Lead Actor in a Comedy Sequence
Excellent Lead Actress in a Comedy Sequence
Excellent Supporting Actor in a Comedy Sequence
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Final Yr’s Winner: Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
Nonetheless Eligible: No.
Sizzling Streak: Not since “Cheers” has there been two stars from the identical present which have received this class back-to-back, so if fervor for “The Bear” actually is as enormous as some predict, Edebiri tees up the opportunity of that particular streak.
Notable Ineligible Sequence: Hannah Waddingham and Juno Temple, “Ted Lasso” (ended); Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (ended); Jessica Williams, “Shrinking” (Season 2 shouldn’t be eligible)