Insights into the 2025 Emmy Awards Race

The 2025 Emmy Awards season is upon us, and we’ll be updating this article regularly to reflect the latest developments and predictions as the Emmy nominations approach. The initial round of voting is slated for June 12 to June 23, with the official nominations scheduled to be announced on July 15. Final voting will take place from August 18 through August 27, culminating in the 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held on September 14, broadcast live on CBS at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT.

Current Landscape of the Race

The competition for the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie category is noticeably more dynamic this year. Notably, Lamorne Morris garnered both an unexpected nomination and victory during the recent Emmys for his performance in “Fargo.” Historically, this category has often seen a frontrunner with minimal competition, evidenced by previous winners like Paul Walter Hauser and Murray Bartlett, who won accolades well before the final voting phased in.

Emerging Contenders and Their Prospects

This season, expectations are high around Netflix’s “Adolescence,” which premiered just earlier this year. Many industry insiders are already speculating a win for newcomer Owen Cooper. Other prospective contenders include Javier Bardem for “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” and Diego Luna for “La Máquina.” Although Liev Schreiber from “The Perfect Couple” has gained recognition with a Critics’ Choice Award, his series may not hold as much sway with the Television Academy voters compared to the likes of Jesse Plemons, who stars in “Zero Day.”

Notable Series with Unrecognized Performances

Several significant shows launched earlier this season have not seen their supporting actors acknowledged, including HBO’s “The Penguin,” which features talents such as Rhenzy Feliz and Clancy Brown, along with “Presumed Innocent” starring Peter Sarsgaard and Bill Camp. Also notable is Apple TV+’s “Disclaimer,” which showcases Oscar nominees such as Sacha Baron Cohen and Kodi Smit-McPhee.

Trends in Limited Series Nominations

Currently, “Adolescence” and “The Penguin” appear to dominate as frontrunners in the limited series category, possibly filling most of the nomination slots. Historical voting patterns suggest that voters are inclined to favor works from FX and Hulu as well, opening opportunities for actors like Mark Duplass and Dule Hill from “Good American Family,” along with Rob Delaney from “Dying for Sex.”

Potential Contenders on the Rise

While the leads seem promising, Netflix’s “Sirens” and Amazon Prime Video’s “The Better Sister” could introduce fresh contenders. There’s also speculation around performances from upcoming Outstanding TV Movie nominees, such as Don Johnson in “Rebel Ridge” and the cast of “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” though these projects are still gaining traction with audiences.

Contenders to Watch

Here are the current contenders, listed alphabetically:

• Javier Bardem, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” (Netflix)
• Sacha Baron Cohen, “Disclaimer” (Apple TV+)
• Clancy Brown, “The Penguin” (HBO)
• Owen Cooper, “Adolescence” (Netflix)
• Rob Delaney, “Dying for Sex” (FX)
• Mark Duplass, “Good American Family” (Hulu)
• Rhenzy Feliz, “The Penguin” (HBO)
• Dule Hill, “Good American Family” (Hulu)
• Samuel L. Jackson, “Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” (Peacock)
• Nathan Lane, “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story” (Netflix)
• Diego Luna, “La Máquina” (Hulu)
• Jesse Plemons, “Zero Day” (Netflix)
• Peter Sarsgaard, “Presumed Innocent” (Apple TV+)
• Kodi Smit-McPhee, “Disclaimer” (Apple TV+)
• Ashley Walters, “Adolescence” (Netflix)

Upcoming Categories and Predictions

The following additional categories will also draw significant attention:

• Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
• Outstanding TV Movie
• Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie
• Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie
• Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or a Movie

Looking Back

Last year’s winner in the Outstanding Supporting Actor category was Lamorne Morris for “Fargo.” This year, FX may face challenges in maintaining its prior success, but contenders like Rob Delaney from “Dying for Sex” could help to uphold the network’s esteemed reputation.

Several notable performances are ineligible this year due to various factors, including Jason Bateman’s “Carry-On” and the untimely premiere of other series such as “Echo Valley” and “Murderbot.”