Is it possible we have a snub or even two in the Lead Actor in a Comedy Series category? The Ladies may be searching high and low for two nominees to round out the field, but the gentlemen face a somewhat more competitive race. And that’s a big emphasis on “somewhat.” One thing is for sure, last year’s winner, Jeremy Allen White, will absolutely be nominated again and is once again the frontrunner for his performance in season two of “The Bear.” Comedy legend Martin Short should also earn his third nod for “Only Murders in the Building.” Beyond those two actors, however, things may or may not get interesting.
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In theory, Larry David should earn his seventh nomination in this category for “Curb Your Enthusiasm” but he hasn’t made the file since 2018. After earning a nomination in 2022, “Only Murders” star Steve Martin was thought to be a lock to repeat in 2023 but ended up being snubbed. “The Gentlemen’s” Theo James is the lead of a massive Netflix hit and a very lucky Comedy Series nominee. Will that get him across the finish line for an individual nomination? And that’s not the only question we have.
Will either Kayvan Novak or Matt Berry earn their first nods for “What We Do In The Shadows”? Do Television Academy members remember Jharrel Jerome‘s work in “I’m A Virgo”? Will four-time winner and 11-time nominee Kelsey Grammer get nostalgia votes for the “Fraiser” reboot? Can the same be said for five-time winner John Larroquette‘s return to “Night Court”? Is there any hope for “Reservation Dogs” standout D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai? Or “Our Flag Means Death’s” Rhys Darby? Something tells us to expect some surprises when this one is announced on July 17. [Posted May 1]
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LIKELY
Jeremy Allen White, “The Bear”
Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building”
Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”
Larry David, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”
Theo James, “The Gentlemen”
ALMOST THERE
Kayvan Novak, “What We Do In The Shadows”
Matt Berry, “What We Do In The Shadows”
Jharrel Jerome, “I’m A Virgo”
Kelsey Grammer, “Fraiser”
D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, “Reservation Dogs”
LONGSHOTS
Rhys Darby, “Our Flag Means Death”
John Larroquette, “Night Court”
Justin Chien, “The Brothers Sun”
Max Burkholder, “Ted”
Chris O’Dowd, “The Big Door Prize”
Seth Rogen, “Platonic”
David Tennant, “Good Omens”
Martin Sheen, “Good Omens”