Alright, so here’s the deal: this year’s Emmy BuzzMeter balloting is going on, and our panel of television experts is here to help you figure out who’s in, who’s out, and who’s hanging in the balance. Now, let’s dive into the Round 1 results for supporting actors and actresses in four competitive races. Drama supporting actress categories are always jam-packed, but 23 contenders for supporting actress in a drama? That’s a whole lot of talent vying for the spotlight.
Seems like “The Pitt,” “The Last of Us,” and “Andor” are making waves with multiple mentions in the Round 1 ballot. “The White Lotus” is holding strong with four nods, while “The Pitt” is dominating with a whopping seven mentions, including Katherine LaNasa and Taylor Dearden making the cut for likely nominees. Glenn Whipp is all for nominating all seven women from “The Pitt,” while Matt Roush is singing praises for Katherine LaNasa’s stellar performance as Dana in the show.
For veteran Allison Janney, who’s already snagged 15 career nominations and seven wins, her performance in “The Diplomat” is earning rave reviews. Meanwhile, Lorraine Ali sees a three-way tie between Janney, Patricia Arquette from “Severance,” and Christina Ricci from “Yellowjackets.” And let’s not forget the powerhouse performances from Karen Pittman in “Forever,” as highlighted by Kristen Baldwin and Trey Mangum.
Moving on to drama supporting actors, “Severance” is leading the pack with four contenders in Round 1, with John Turturro and Tramell Tillman taking the top spots. Lorraine Ali is all about Tillman’s brilliant portrayal of Mr. Milchick, while Glenn Whipp can’t get over Turturro’s unforgettable performance. The ensemble of “The Pitt” is also getting some well-deserved attention, with Gerran Howell and Patrick Ball making waves.
In the comedy supporting actress category, heavyweights like Catherine O’Hara, Patti LuPone, and Meryl Streep are overshadowed by front-runners like Hannah Einbinder and Liza Colón-Zayas. The ladies from “SNL” are also making a strong showing, with Ego Nwodim and Heidi Gardner shining bright. Kristen Baldwin is all about giving Gardner her due recognition, while Tracy Brown is rooting for Sasheer Zamata’s underrated performance in “Agatha All Along.”
Lastly, in the comedy supporting actor race, Tyler James Williams is leading the charge for his standout performance in “Abbott Elementary.” Colman Domingo and Marcello Hernández are also making waves, along with comedy veterans like Paul Rudd and Ike Barinholtz. Kristen Baldwin is all in for Ted McGinley’s brilliant turn in “Shrinking,” while Matt Roush is rooting for Harrison Ford’s understated brilliance in the same show.
All in all, the competition is fierce, the talent is undeniable, and the Emmy race is heating up. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the big night.
