2025 Emmy nominations full list LIVE — 'Severance,' 'The White Lotus,' 'The Studio' and more nominees announced

Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:

"Andor," "Welcome to the Rebellion"
"The Pitt," "2:00 P.M."
"The Pitt," "7:00 A.M."
"Severance," "Cold Harbor"
"Slow Horses, "Hello Goodbye"
"The White Lotus," "Full-Moon Party"

Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:

"Andor," "Who Are You?"
"The Pitt," "6:00 P.M."
"The Pitt," "7:00 A.M."
"Severance," "Chikhai Bardo"
"Severance," "Cold Harbor"
"Slow Horses, "Hello Goodbye"
"The White Lotus," "Amor Fati"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:

Jane Alexander, "Severance"
Gwendoline Christie, "Severance"
Kaitlyn Dever, "The Last of Us"
Cherry Jones, "The Handmaid's Tale"
Catherine O'Hara, "The Last of Us"
Merritt Wever, "Severance"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:

Giancarlo Esposito, "The Boys"
Scott Glenn, "The White Lotus"
Shawn Hatosy, "The Pitt"
Joe Pantoliano, "The Last of Us"
Forest Whitaker, "Andor"
Jeffrey Wright, "The Last of Us"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:

Patricia Arquette, "Severance"
Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus"
Katherine LaNasa, "The Pitt"
Julianne Nicholson, "Paradise"
Parker Posey, "The White Lotus"
Natasha Rothwell, "The White Lotus"
Aimee Lou Wood, "The White Lotus"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:

Zach Cherry, "Severance"
Walton Goggins, "The White Lotus"
Jason Isaacs, "The White Lotus"
James Marsden, "Paradise"
Sam Rockwell, "The White Lotus"
Tramell Tillman, "Severance"
John Turturro, "Severance"

Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:

"Abbott Elementary," "Back to School"
"Hacks," "A Slippery Slope"
"The Rehearsal," "Pilot's Code"
"Somebody Somewhere," "AGG"
"The Studio," "The Promotion"
"What We Do in the Shadows," "The Finale"

Outstanding Directing For A Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:

"The Bear," "Napkins"
"Hacks," "A Slippery Slope"
"Mid-Century Modern," "Here’s To You, Mrs. Schneiderman"
"The Rehearsal," "Pilot's Code"
"The Studio," "The Oner"

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:

Olivia Colman, "The Bear"
Jamie Lee Curtis, "The Bear"
Cynthia Erivo, "Poker Face"
Robby Hoffman, "Hacks"
Zoë Kravitz, "The Studio"
Julianne Nicholson, "Hacks"

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:

Jon Bernthal, "The Bear"
Bryan Cranston, "The Studio"
Dave Franco, "The Studio"
Ron Howard, "The Studio"
Anthony Mackie, "The Studio"
Martin Scorcese, "The Studio"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:

Liza Colón-Zayas, "The Bear"
Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
Kathryn Hahn, "The Studio"
Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"
Catherine O'Hara, "The Studio"
Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary"
Jessica Williams, "Shrinking"

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:

Ike Barinholtz, "The Studio"
Colman Domingo, "The Four Seasons"
Harrison Ford, "Shrinking"
Jeff Hiller, "Somebody Somewhere"
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, "The Bear"
Michael Urie, "Shrinking"
Bowen Yang, "Saturday Night Live"

Outstanding Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Drama Series:

"Andor"
"The Diplomat"
"The Last of Us"
"Paradise"
"The Pitt"
"Severance"
"Slow Horses"
"The White Lotus"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:

Kathy Bates, "Matlock"
Sharon Horgan, "Bad Sisters"
Britt Lower, "Severance"
Bella Ramsey, "The Last of Us"
Keri Russell, "The Diplomat"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:

Sterling K. Brown, "Paradise"
Sir Gary Oldman, "Slow Horses"
Pedro Pascal, "The Last of Us"
Adam Scott, "Severance"
Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"

Outstanding Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Comedy Series:

"Abbott Elementary"
"The Bear"
"Hacks"
"Nobody Wants This"
"Only Murders in the Building"
"Shrinking"
"The Studio"
"What We Do in the Shadows"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:

Adam Brody, "Nobody Wants This"
Seth Rogen, "The Studio"
Jason Segel, "Shrinking"
Martin Short, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jeremy Allen White, "The Bear"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:

Uzo Aduba, "The Residence"
Kristen Bell, "Nobody Wants This"
Quinta Brunson, "Abbott Elementary"
Ayo Edibiri, "The Bear"
Jean Smart, "Hacks"

Outstanding Limited Series

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Limited Series:

"Adolescence"
"Black Mirror"
"Dying for Sex"
"Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"
"The Penguin"

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:

Cate Blanchett, "Disclaimer"
Meghann Fahy, "Sirens"
Rashida Jones, "Black Mirror"
Cristin Milioti, "The Penguin"
Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie

Here are the nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie:

Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”
Bryan Tyree Henry, "Dope Thief"
Cooper Koch, "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Grab a seat and your phone — the Emmy Nominations Announcement begins in just a few minutes

Malcolm here, taking over the live blog from here on out.

The 2025 Primetime Emmy Nominations Announcement livestream is just 10 minutes away. So get yourself situated, pull up the YouTube video, put your AirPods in and pretend like you’re working. Once the show starts, the nominees will be announced at a rapid pace. — MM

Outstanding Guest Actor & Guest Actress in Comedy, Drama predictions

To make sure we squeeze as many predictions in just before the actual nominations arrive, I’ve pulled together some Guest Actor and Guest Actress picks, too, including some returning winners (Bernthal, Curtis both won for “The Bear” in 2024), “SNL” guest hosts, and decent representation from “The Last Of Us”, “The Studio” and “Severance”,

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series

• Bryan Cranston, “The Studio”
• Ron Howard, “The Studio”
• Martin Scorsese, “The Studio”
• Martin Short, “Saturday Night Live”
• Jon Bernthal, “The Bear”
• Bradley Cooper, “The Righteous Gemstones”

Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series

• Jeffrey Wright, “The Last Of Us”
• Beau Bridges, “Matlock”
• Ben Mendelsohn, “Andor”
• Shawn Hatosy, “The Pitt”
• Scott Glen, “The White Lotus”
• Andy Garcia, “Landman”

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

• Juliette Nicholson, “Hacks”
• Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Bear”
• Cynthia Erivo, “Poker Face”
• Kaitlin Olson, “Abbott Elementary”
• Sarah Polley, “The Studio”
• Ariana Grande, “Saturday Night Live”

Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series

• Kaitlyn Dever, “The Last Of Us”
• Catherine O’Hara, “The Last Of Us”
• Gwendoline Christie, “Severance”
• Merritt Wever, “Severance”
• Hillary Swank, “Yellowjackets”
• Varada Sethu, “Andor”

For brevity’s sake, I’ll only address my frontrunners, which I believe will be Jeffrey Wright and either Catherine O’Hara or Kaitlyn Dever for “The Last Of Us” in the Drama categories, Bryan Cranston for “The Studio,” and I’d love to see Cynthia Erivo bag the win for her appearance in the “Poker Face” season 2 premiere episode (even if Juliette Nicholson likely scores the win). — MS

Outstanding Limited Series predictions

• “Adolescence”
• “Black Mirror”
• “Dying for Sex”
• “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• “The Penguin”

Three of the five slots in this category seem set in stone. “Adolescence” was one of the most-watched and buzzed-about miniseries of the year, and is almost certain to win.

“Dying for Sex” has a big star in Michelle Williams, a weighty topic in cancer and the backing of awards monster FX. “The Penguin” has drawn acclaim for its take on a Batman villain story, as well as strong performances by Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti.

The rest of the field lags far behind these three. I think Ryan Murphy’s “Monster” anthology will land another nomination, though “Menendez Story” wasn’t as good as “Jeffrey Dahmer.” As for the last slot, it’s really up in the air. I went with “Black Mirror,” but it could easily be Apple’s “Disclaimer” or “Presumed Innocent” or FX’s “Say Nothing.” — KW

Outstanding Drama Series predictions

• “Severance”, Apple TV Plus
• “The Pitt”, HBO Max
• “Andor”, Disney Plus
• “The White Lotus”, HBO Max
• “The Last Of Us”, HBO Max
• “Slow Horses”, Apple TV Plus
• “Squid Game”, Netflix
• “Paradise”, Hulu

Tons of shows deserve a mention here, but I feel like many of the most obvious picks are likely to show up here, similar to our Outstanding Comedy Series picks.

“Severance” and “Squid Game” both scored nominations last time they aired, so I’d expect them to reappear, along with “Slow Horses”, which only seems to be growing more popular by the day (it’s just been renewed for s seventh season, while we’re still waiting for season 5 to air).

HBO Max is sure to have at least a couple of mentions here, too: “The Pitt” and “The Last Of Us” feel certain to show up, as does “The White Lotus.”

“Andor” surely shows up here for its excellent second season, and it feels like Netflix’s returning political thriller “The Diplomat” crops up here, too.

“Paradise” is the show I’m crossing my fingers for; it had me hooked, but I’m not sure it’ll bag a nomination — I think I just want it to. It could maybe be eclipsed by a show like “Matlock”, “Landman”, or (another hopeful pick from me) “The Day of the Jackal” — MS

Outstanding Comedy Series predictions

• “Abbott Elementary”
• “The Bear”
• “Hacks”
• “Nobody Wants This”
• “Only Murders in the Building”
• “Shrinking”
• “The Studio”
• “What We Do in the Shadows”

The comedy series category, like drama (which Martin will cover next), doesn’t change much year to year. Generally, once you’re in, you’re in — which means multiple-time nominees “Abbott Elementary,” “The Bear,” “Hacks” and “Only Murders in the Building” are assured of nominations. “What We Do in the Shadows” got a (pleasant) a nod two of the last three years and it should do so again for its final season.

That leaves three open slots which last year went to “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (concluded), “Palm Royale” (ineligible) and “Reservation Dogs” (concluded). One of those will almost certainly go to “Nobody Wants This,” a rom-com starring the very likable Kristen Bell and Adam Brody.

The other two slots should go to Apple’s “Shrinking” and “The Studio.” The former comes from the beloved team behind previous Emmy champ “Ted Lasso.” The other is a hilarious send-up of Hollywood. And nobody loves skewering themselves as much as Hollywood.

If this was my own personal awards, I’d make room for HBO’s warm hug of a comedy “Somebody Somewhere,” which aired its last season in the fall. Here’s hoping against the odds that Emmy voters surprise me and honor this excellent show. — KW

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series predictions

• Erin Doherty, “Adolescence”
• Christine Tremarco, “Adolescence”
• Jenny Slate, “Dying for Sex”
• Deirdre O’Connell, “The Penguin”
• Chloë Sevigny, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• Imogen Faith Reid, “Good American Family”

This feels like another “Adolescence” win, to me; I’d opt for Erin Doherty of the two picks, for that phenomenal episode opposite Owen Cooper, but Christine Tremarco also deserves a mention.

Jenny Slate also seems like a lock for “Dying for Sex,” as does Deirdre O’Connell for “The Penguin” and Chloë Sevigny for portraying the Menendez’s mother, Kitty, in Ryan Murphy’s “Monsters” anthology.

With six nominations to pick from, I think the final slot could go to Imogen Faith Reid for her portrayal of Natalia Reid, but there could be competition from Lesley Manville for “Disclaimer.”

A “Black Mirror” nomination also seems possible, to me, though with possible picks including the likes of Emma Corrin, Cristin Milioti, Issa Rae and Rashida Jones, I'm not totally sure I can guess who the nomination goes to. — MS

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series predictions

• Patricia Arquette, “Severance”
• Carrie Coon, “The White Lotus”
• Allison Janney, “The Diplomat”
• Katherine La Nasa, “The Pitt”
• Parker Posey, “The White Lotus”
• Natasha Rothwell, “The White Lotus”
• Aimee Lou Wood, “The White Lotus”

These supporting categories are going to be bloodbaths, thanks to the presence of so many ensemble shows. The snubs would be huge contenders any other year.

As it is, “The White Lotus” should dominate this category (as well as its male counterpart). If it hadn’t aired this year, I would’ve picked at least three or four other actresses from “The Pitt,” including Taylor Dearden and Fiona Dourif. There’s an outside chance one of them could displace Arquette, but I doubt it.

Excuse me while I go silently sob over the probable exclusion of “Andor’s” Genevieve O’Reilly and Denise Gough. — KW

First Nominations revealed: Outstanding Talk Series & Outstanding Reality Competition Program nominees confirmed

While we're still waiting for the bulk of nominations to come in the forthcoming livestream, the first two sets of 77th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations have already been revealed via CBS Mornings.

Those two confirmed categories are Outstanding Reality Competition Program and Outstanding Talk Series. Here are the shows in the running

Outstanding Reality Competition Program

• "The Traitors"
• "RuPaul's Drag Race"
• "The Amazing Race"
• "Survivor"
• "Top Chef"

Outstanding Talk Series

• "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
• "The Daily Show"
• "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Predictions

• Catherine O’Hara, “The Studio”
• Kathryn Hahn, “The Studio”
• Janelle James, “Abbott Elementary”
• Sheryl Lee Ralph, “Abbott Elementary”
• Hannah Einbinder, “Hacks”
• Lisa Colón-Zayas, “The Bear”
• Jessica Williams, “Shrinking”

I feel like the bulk of our nominations here will end up coming from one of three comedies: “The Bear,” “Abbott Elementary” or “The Studio.”

After back-to-back wins for “The Bear” in 2023 and 2024, I’ve got Lisa Colón-Zayas down here again for a potential repeat of last year’s awards, but with all the buzz around “The Studio,” a win for O’Hara or Hahn seems possible, and “Abbott Elementary” has had success before, so we could see some of the stars clinch the award here, too.

Outside of the three above shows, I’d expect Hannah Einbinder to pick up a nomination for “Hacks,” perhaps joined by Megan Stalter for the same series. Jessica Williams also seems like a likely pick for “Shrinking,” though we could see an “Only Murders” nod for Meryl Streep, for Kerri Kenney-Silver in “The Four Seasons,” or at least one pick for the “Saturday Night Live” crew. — MS

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Predictions

• Owen Cooper, “Adolescence”
• Ashley Walters, “Adolescence”
• Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story”
• Peter Sarsgaard, “Presumed Innocent”
• Anthony Boyle, “Say Nothing”
• Rob Delaney, “Dying for Sex”
• Rhenzy Feliz, “The Penguin”

If Owen Cooper doesn’t win for his performance in “Adolescence” on Sept. 14, I will lead the riots. But this is just nomination predictions, so I’m going to simply lock him in and leave it at that. For good measure, let’s throw in his co-star Ashley Walters.

Okay, now to fill out the rest of the list. Javier Bardem’s performance in “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” helped get the Menendez brothers back in court, so that’s earning a nomination. Plus, the promotion of “F1” might have him top of mind for the Television Academy.

I’m worried it’s been too long since we saw Peter Sarsgaard in “Presumed Innocent” and Anthony Boyle in “Say Nothing.” But Sarsgaard stole the show in the former and Boyle was in three notable shows last year, so I’m counting on him getting rewarded for “Say Nothing.”

Finally, I’m going with a pair of hot shows. I’m counting on Rhenzy Feliz to ride the Colin Farrell-sized “The Penguin” wave to a nomination and “Dying For Sex” has probably been the most recent of the acclaimed miniseries eligible for a nomination at the 2025 Emmys, so I’m giving Rob Delaney the nod, even though the show is still on my watchlist, for now. — MM

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Predictions

• Tramell Tillman, “Severance”
• Walton Goggins, “The White Lotus”
• Jason Isaacs, “The White Lotus”
• Sam Rockwell, “The White Lotus”
• John Turturro, “Severance”
• Jack Lowden, “Slow Horses”
• Bradley Whitford, “The Handmaid's Tale”

This was a tricky category. I’m not sure there was a breakout supporting performance in the Drama Series category, and the closest thing we got was probably Sam Rockwell in “The White Lotus” season 3, who, once he was put in the Supporting Actor category, felt like a lock for a nomination.

So I’m putting on my industry hat and trying to think of who voters want to honor. I think Tramell Tillman, Walton Goggins and Jason Isaacs have done a great job staying in the limelight, and Emmy voters will have them top of mind.

Then there’s Jack Lowden and Bradley Whitford. Lowden’s “Slow Horses” is starting to become a media darling, and I think that propels Lowden into a Supporting Actor nomination, even though he’s easily a co-lead with Sir Gary Oldman in season 4. Whitford’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” meanwhile, is in its final season, and I think the Television Academy honors that with a nomination for Whitford.

Finally, there’s John Turturro, who I love, and thought was plenty good in an up-and-down season of “Severance.” I feel like he doesn’t try to get the award, though — I’m not sure how hard he’s campaigned. But everything I read suggests he’s a lock to get nominated, so I’m reading the tea leaves on this one. — MM

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Predictions

• Ike Barinholtz, “The Studio”
• Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
• Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
• Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
• Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
• Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
• Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”

In previous years, “The Bear” might’ve cleaned up with two or even three nominations, but I think the shine has gone off the show. So, while Moss-Bachrach, will certainly get another nomination, Lionel Boyce and Oliver Platt will probably be left off the list.

Last year’s nominees Downs, Williams and Yang should repeat, but now there’s room for new players in the game (plus, there’s one more slot than last year). Apple TV Plus had a very strong year in comedy and will reap the rewards with nods for Barinholtz, Ford and Urie.

I considered predicting Brett Goldstein in place of Urie, since he’s a previous two-time winner for “Ted Lasso.” But his role in “Shrinking” is very different, so I think he’ll miss out … at least until “Ted Lasso” season 4 airs. - KW

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie predictions

• Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin”
• Michelle Williams, “Dying for Sex”
• Kaitlyn Dever, “Apple Cider Vinegar”
• Meghann Fahy, “Sirens”
• Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”

If I were picking the winner here, it would have to be Cristin Milioti for me. Her Sofia Falcone was honestly my favorite part of “The Penguin,” so I’d love the win to go to her. However, I know that Michelle Williams was lauded for her performance as Molly Kochan in FX’s “Dying for Sex,” so I’d say she’s got to be the frontrunner here.

If the Emmys end up going in the Movie direction instead, I could totally see Zellweger getting a mention for the fourth “Bridget Jones” movie; “Mad About the Boy” was another winning watch from the rom-com franchise, buoyed by Zellweger in the iconic title role.

Otherwise, I’ve also got Meghann Fahy as in Netflix’s (brilliant) limited series, “Sirens”, and Kaitlyn Dever for her portrayal of Australian wellness influencer, Belle Gibson, as potential nominees, though I'd consider these more "hopeful guesses" than locks.

To that point, I wouldn’t be surprised to see one or more switched out for Ellen Pompeo, for “Good American Family,” or Lola Petticrew scoring a nom for Hulu’s “Say Nothing,” either. — MS

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series Predictions

• Kathy Bates, “Matlock”
• Britt Lower, “Severance”
• Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
• Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us”
• Keri Russell, “The Diplomat”

Kathy Bates is the lockiest of locks that ever locked among the potential acting nominees — and she’s also the frontrunner to win this category. Think of her as the drama version of Jean Smart, who has cleaned up for her “comeback” on “Hacks.”

The rest of my predictions are almost an exact repeat from two years ago, though 2023’s winner, Sarah Snook, isn’t contending now that “Succession” has ended. But Moss, Ramsey and Russell also received noms that year and are highly likely to do so again.

The big difference is that there will only be five nominees this time, rather than six. So, Bates takes Snook’s place, leaving only one spot for either Melanie Lynskey of “Yellowjackets” or Sharon Horgan of “Bad Sisters.” And though both are eligible this year, I think voters will go for a more buzzy show in “Severance” and the dual performances given by Britt Lower. — KW

Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Predictions

• Jean Smart, “Hacks”
• Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”
• Kristen Bell, “Nobody Wants This”
• Ayo Edebiri, “The Bear”
• Kathryn Hahn, “Agatha All Along”

The first four nominees on this list are locks. I didn’t even have to think about them included, and if I’m being completely honest, Smart will win this award, so none of this matters anyway.

But as they say, it’s an honor to be nominated, and I’m thinking the Television Academy wants to honor Kathryn Hahn and wants people to tune in to a Marvel property getting nominated. So Hahn gets the nod here for “Agatha All Along” … provided the show doesn’t change its name again. — MM

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Predictions

• Stephen Graham, “Adolescence”
• Paul Giamatti, “Black Mirror”
• Colin Farrell, “The Penguin”
• Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent”
• Aaron Pierre, “Rebel Ridge”

This category feels like a lock for Stephen Graham, in my eyes: “Adolescence” was just that big. Granted, “The Penguin” was a phenomenal transformation and a gripping turn from Colin Farrell, so he’s my second pick of the bunch.

Meanwhile, I’ve picked Paul Giamatti, for what was the best episode of “Black Mirror’s” latest season, Jake Gyllenhaal for “Presumed Innocent,” and Aaron Pierre for Netflix’s thriller, “Rebel Ridge.

I wouldn’t be too surprised to see at least one of the leads from “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” pick up a nomination here, perhaps in place of Aaron Pierre? But I really rated “Rebel Ridge,” and this is my list, so I'm remaining hopeful. — Martin Shore

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Predictions

• Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
• Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
• Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
• Adam Scott, “Severance”
• Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”

“Where is Diego Luna?!” you might be screaming. Look, it pains me to leave him off this list, but these are predictions for the Emmys, not the Kelly Woo Awards. If this category had more submissions, he might’ve made it on as the sixth nominee. As it is, Luna is likely to be snubbed.

At least, he’s in very good company, as Eddie Redmayne (“Day of the Jackal”) and Lee Jung-jae (“Squid Game”), Jon Hamm (“Your Friends and Neighbors”) and Billy Bob Thornton (“Landman) will also miss out on a nomination.

It’s hard to say which of my predicted nominees could be left off the list. I think Wyle and Scott are locks, and Pascal and Oldman are near certainties. Perhaps Brown has the least-strong clench on a slot, which is weird to say of a nine-time Emmy nominee and three-time winner. “Paradise” did air early in the year, so there’s a small chance that recency bias elevates one of the other contenders. — Kelly Woo

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Predictions

• Seth Rogen, “The Studio”
• Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
• Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
• Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”
• Adam Brody, “Nobody Wants This”

“The Studio” seems unstoppable this year, and rightfully so. It’s the best comedy of the year so far and the best in the Emmy eligibility period. So, Seth Rogen being included in this list was a must.

Then, let’s go chalk with Jeremy Allen White, Martin Short and Steve Martin. In a normal year, you could probably just award this to White and “The Bear” now, with Short, Martin and “Only Murders in the Building” getting snubbed as usual. This year is wide open though, but probably not so wide open that these three don’t at least get nominated.

Finally, there’s Adam Brody. Ironically, everybody seems to want “Nobody Wants This” and I won’t be surprised Brody scores an upset win in this category come awards time. So he’s my fifth and final nominee to round out the field. — MM

Welcome to our Emmy nominations 2025 live blog - let’s start with some predictions

Welcome to our Emmy nominations 2025 live blog. This year, we’re covering all the Emmy nominations as they’re announced during a livestream that starts at 11.30 a.m. ET.

But before the nominees are announced, let’s predict who could be up for an Emmy statue this year, starting with Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. — Malcolm McMillan