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Zach Cherry – Severance as Dylan George (Apple TV+)
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Walton Goggins – The White Lotus as Rick Hatchett (HBO)
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Jason Isaacs – The White Lotus as Timothy Ratliff (HBO)
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James Marsden – Paradise as President Cal Bradford (Hulu)
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Sam Rockwell – The White Lotus as Frank (HBO)
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Tramell Tillman – Severance as Seth Milchick (Apple TV+)
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John Turturro – Severance as Irving Bailiff (Apple TV+)
What the Experts Predict:
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Los Angeles Times highlights John Turturro as the frontrunner, pointing to his emotional arc in Severance and how voters still remember the buzz around his season one storyline.
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Entertainment Weekly leans toward Sam Rockwell, noting that the Emmys often love a big, charismatic name from a buzzy ensemble and The White Lotus remains a strong brand with voters.
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Vanity Fair says it’s really a showdown between Turturro and Rockwell but suggests Walton Goggins could play spoiler thanks to his standout episodes and memorable presence.
In summary:
The race looks like a battle between Severance and The White Lotus. Turturro feels like the safe bet, but Rockwell’s profile and Goggins’ scene-stealing turn keep things interesting.
My Prediction:
I’m leaning toward John Turturro. His quiet, aching performance as Irving is still unforgettable, and Emmy voters often reward that kind of craft over showier turns.
If I Had the Vote:
I’d give mine to Tramell Tillman. He brought such chilling control and quiet menace to Milchick. Every smile felt like a threat, every line carried weight. He made Severance’s world feel truly unsettling