We’ll replace this text all through the season, together with all our predictions, so be certain to maintain checking IndieWire for the newest information from the 2025 Emmys race. The nomination spherical of voting takes place from June 12 to June 23, with the official Emmy nominations introduced Tuesday, July 15. Afterwards, closing voting commences on August 18 and ends the night time of August 27. The 77th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards are set to happen on Sunday, September 14, and air reside on CBS at 8:00 p.m. ET/ 5:00 p.m. PT.
The State of the Race
Is the very best but to come back on the subject of this yr’s discipline of Excellent Lead Actress in a Restricted Collection or a Film Emmy contenders? April and Could not solely brings Netflix’s “Sirens,” starring Emmy winner Julianne Moore and up to date Emmy nominee Meghann Fahy, but it surely additionally has Amazon Prime Video’s “The Higher Sister” starring Emmy-nominated actress/producers Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks. To not point out all of the visitor stars coming to the newest season of “Black Mirror,” together with Rashida Jones, Emma Corrin, and Issa Rae.
That stated, latest historical past has proven that it pays to have a head begin by way of being thought-about for awards. Onerous to think about that the a number of winter TV awards nominations don’t already put “Disclaimer” star Cate Blanchett and “The Penguin” star Cristin Milioti (a 2025 Critics Selection Award winner) prime of thoughts when voters begin discussing this class. To a lesser extent, “Out of My Thoughts” star Phoebe-Rae Taylor and “Woman within the Lake” star Natalie Portman have earned early awards buzz for his or her performances as effectively.
But when we’re fascinated by how Tv Academy members gravitate towards recognized portions, the most important contenders to notice are “Lengthy Shiny River” star Amanda Seyfried, who received this class a pair years in the past for her efficiency in “The Dropout,” and “Dying for Intercourse” star Michelle Williams, who received this class in 2019 for an additional FX restricted collection, “Fosse/Verdon.” The latter actress has particularly gotten rave opinions which have arguably bumped her as much as frontrunner standing ought to voters give her most cancers dramedy a watch.
Rounding out the primary contenders are Renée Zellweger returning to her iconic, Oscar-nominated function within the straight-to-Peacock sequel “Bridget Jones: Mad Concerning the Boy,” and Ellen Pompeo in “Good American Household,” her first main function outdoors of “Gray’s Anatomy.”
Present Contenders (In Alphabetical Order):
Elizabeth Banks, “The Higher Sister” (Prime Video)
Jessica Biel, “The Higher Sister” (Prime Video)
Cate Blanchett, “Disclaimer” (Apple TV+)
Lizzy Caplan, “Zero Day” (Netflix)
Meghann Fahy, “Sirens” (Netflix)
Rashida Jones, “Black Mirror” (Netflix)
Cristin Milioti, “The Penguin” (HBO)
Julianne Moore, “Sirens” (Netflix)
Lola Petticrew, “Say Nothing” (FX)
Ellen Pompeo, “Good American Household” (Hulu)
Natalie Portman, “Woman within the Lake” (Apple TV+)
Amanda Seyfried, “Lengthy Shiny River” (Peacock)
Phoebe-Rae Taylor, “Out of My Thoughts” (Disney+)
Michelle Williams, “Dying for Intercourse” (FX)
Renée Zellweger, “Bridget Jones: Mad Concerning the Boy” (Peacock)
Extra Restricted Collection and TV Film Class Predictions:
Excellent Restricted or Anthology Collection
Excellent TV Film
Excellent Lead Actor in a Restricted Collection or a Film
Excellent Supporting Actor in a Restricted Collection or a Film
Excellent Supporting Actress in a Restricted Collection or a Film
View IndieWire’s full set of predictions for the 77th Emmy Awards.
Final Yr’s Winner: Jodie Foster, “True Detective: Night time Nation”
Nonetheless Eligible: No.
Sizzling Streak: HBO is surprisingly fairly mild on Restricted Collection contenders this time round, however having already received awards for her efficiency on “The Penguin,” actress Cristin Milioti has a superb shot at serving to the community begin a profitable streak on this class.
Notable Ineligible Collection: Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney, “Echo Valley” (the movie won’t premiere in time to be eligible); Bryce Dallas Howard, “Deep Cowl” (the movie won’t premiere in time to be eligible); Lily James, “Swiped” (the movie won’t premiere in time to be eligible); Claire Danes, “The Beast in Me” (the season won’t air in time to be eligible).