Thursday, July 17, 2008

Emmy Nominees: Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series


My predictions: 5/6, predicting Bryan Cranston would be snubbed

Technically, I guess this counts as 100%. Many predictors, including myself, could not decide between Gabriel Byrne and Bryan Cranston, and apparently neither could voters. Thrilled that Michael C. Hall made the cut after his horrible snub last year. Newcomer Jon Hamm and returning nominee Hugh Laurie and James Spader are no surprise. And last year’s nominee Denis Leary did manage to get nominated for Best Supporting in a Miniseries or Made-for-TV Movie, so it’s really only Eddie Izzard who missed out here.

Who should win? Hall, though I’d be happy with Hamm.
Who will win? People think Spader is invulnerable, especially after beating James Gandolfini last year, but I think that Hall, Hamm, and Laurie have a good shot as well. My current bet would be Laurie.

1 comment:

whiteygilmore said...

Ahhh Abe everytime you cut down Boston Legal I cry a little on the inside. That diss on your Best Drama Series post? it stung as big Crane, Poole and Schmidt fan. Can't wait until the supporting actor/actress posts!

But you're right Laurie did rock that episode. And i mean with Michael C Hall AND my Irish brother Gabriel Byrne there as well, Even an Alan Shore lover like me wouldnt pick Spader to win this.