Wednesday, December 12, 2012

SAG Nominees: Best Male Actor in a Drama Series


My predictions: 5/5
Who’s missing: Patrick J. Adams (Suits), Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones), Michael C. Hall (Dexter), Kelsey Grammer (Boss), Hugh Laurie (House), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)

I’m excited to have predicted this category entirely accurately. After last year, which still honored two actors on shows presumed to be on their way out, and which threw “Suits” into the mix unexpectedly, this is exactly the list that makes sense for this year. It’s disconcerting to see Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom) without his fabulous ensemble, but oh well. While “Dexter” gets ignored for its best season yet, it’s refreshing to see Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) and his series showing no signs of letting up. Jon Hamm (Mad Men) is back in the mix after a year off, and he’s joined by Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad). After an odd across-the-board snub last year, recent Emmy winner Damian Lewis (Homeland) is here as he should be. A good list overall to be sure!

Who could win? Probably Lewis given the delayed love this guild has given his show.

No comments: