2013 Emmy Nominations: 65th Primetime Emmys List of Nominees and Winners Predictions
With the 2013 Primetime Emmy Awards just days away, Enstars took a shot at predicting some of the winners in the main categories for the 65th Emmys, which will take place on Sunday, Sept. 22.
As the press and critics have started laying their bets on different nominees they think might win, there seems to be a general consensus regarding the winners in a few categories.
Many critics believe that Breaking Bad (outstanding drama series) might finally get its due this time, considering this is the last time the show will be in the game. The show has been nominated in the category four times. Some critics believe that House of Cards might frustrate the show's chances at a win.
Michael Douglas (Behind the Candelabra) seems to be the most likely to take home the outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie award this year, even though Douglas' co-star Matt Damon gave an exceptional performance and is also nominated in the category. Behind the Candelabra also seems to be the forerunner in the outstanding miniseries or movie race.
According to predictions, Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake) should win the Emmy Statuette for outstanding lead actress in a miniseries or movie. Jessica Lang (American Horror Story: Asylum) could also win.
Most critics are rooting for Claire Danes (outstanding lead actress in a drama series) this year, Danes has already won an Emmy for her performance in Homeland in the past. Kerry Washington (Scandal) is being considered as Danes' main competition this year.
Bryan Cranston is also expected to take home the award for outstanding lead actor in a drama series. Kevin Spacey (House of Cards) is being viewed as a strong contender though.
In the category of outstanding lead in a comedy series, there is an agreement about Louis CK (Louie) nabbing the award. CK's show Louie also might take the outstanding comedy series award this year.
The one category which is inviting some conflicting predictions is the outstanding lead actress in a comedy series, with some critics feeling that Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) should finally get her due and others suggesting that Julia Louis-Dreyfus will win the award for the second time for her performance in Veep. There is also the suggestion that Tina Fey might get the sentimental vote as this is the last time she is being nominated for her work in 30 Rock.
For outstanding supporting actress in a comedy Series, some critics think Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) deserve to win but Julie Bowen (Modern Family) will trump her.
Here's the entire list of nominees:
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
Connie Britton (Nashville)
Claire Danes (Homeland)
Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey)
Vera Farmiga (Bates Motel)
Elisabeth Moss (Mad Men)
Kerry Washington (Scandal)
Robin Wright (House of Cards)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Hugh Bonneville (Downton Abbey)
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)
Jeff Daniels (The Newsroom)
Jon Hamm (Mad Men)
Damian Lewis (Homeland)
Kevin Spacey (House of Cards)
Outstanding Comedy Series:
The Big Bang Theory
Girls
Louie
Modern Family
30 Rock
Veep
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
Lena Dunham (Girls)
Laura Dern (Enlightened)
Tiny Fey (30 Rock)
Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep)
Edie Falco (Nurse Jackie)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Jason Bateman (Arrested Development)
Louis C.K. (Louie)
Don Cheadle (House of Lies)
Matt LeBlanc (Episodes)
Jim Parsons (Big Bang Theory)
Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:
Adam Driver (Girls)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)
Ed O'Neill (Modern Family)
Ty Burrell (Modern Family)
Bill Hader (Saturday Night Live)
Tony Hale (Veep)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series:
Mayim Bialik (The Big Bang Theory)
Jane Lynch (Glee)
Sofia Vergara (Modern Family)
Julie Bowen (Modern Family)
Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie)
Jane Krakowski (30 Rock)
Anna Chlumsky (Veep)
Outstanding Drama Series:
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Homeland
Game of Thrones
House of Cards
Mad Men
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:
Bobby Cannavale (Boardwalk Empire)
Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad)
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)
Jim Carter (Downton Abbey)
Peter Dinklage (Game of Thrones)
Mandy Patinkin (Homeland)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series:
Anna Gunn (Breaking Bad)
Maggie Smith (Downton Abbey)
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones)
Christine Baranski (The Good Wife)
Morena Baccarin (Homeland)
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie:
Jessica Lange (American Horror Story)
Laura Linney (The Big C: Hereafter)
Helen Mirren (Phil Spector)
Sigourney Weaver (Political Animals)
Elisabeth Moss (Top of the Lake)
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or Movie:
Michael Douglas (Behind The Candelabra)
Matt Damon (Behind The Candelabra)
Toby Jones (The Girl)
Benedict Cumberbatch (Parade's End)
Al Pacino (Phil Spector)
Outstanding Miniseries or Movie:
American Horror Story: Asylum
Behind the Candelabra
Phil Spector
Political Animals
The Bible
Top of the Lake
Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program:
Ryan Seacrest (American Idol)
Betty White (Betty White's Off Their Rockers)
Tom Bergeron (Dancing With the Stars)
Heidi Klum, Tim Gunn (Project Runway)
Cat Deeley (So You Think You Can Dance)
Anthony Bourdain (The Taste)
Outstanding Reality-Competition Program:
The Amazing Race
Dancing With the Stars
Project Runway
So You Think You Can Dance
Top Chef
The Voice
Outstanding Variety Series:
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Late Night With Jimmy Fallon
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series:
The Colbert Report
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart
Jimmy Kimmel Live
Portlandia
Real Time With Bill Maher
Saturday Night Live
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series:
Margo Martindale (The Americans)
Diana Rigg (Game of Thrones)
Carrie Preston (The Good Wife)
Linda Cardellini (Mad Men)
Jane Fonda (The Newsroom)
Joan Cusack (Shameless)
Outsanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series:
Nathan Lane (The Good Wife)
Michael J. Fox (The Good Wife)
Rupert Friend (Homeland)
Robert Morse (Mad Men)
Harry Hamlin (Mad Men)
Dan Bucatinsky (Scandal)
Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series:
Breaking Bad (Dead Freight)
Breaking Bad (Say My Name)
Downton Abbey
Game of Thrones
Homeland
Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series:
Boardwalk Empire
Breaking Bad
Downton Abbey
Homeland
House of Cards
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:
Bob Newhart (The Big Bang Theory)
Nathan Lane (Modern Family)
Bobby Cannavale (Nurse Jackie)
Louis C.K. (Saturday Night Live)
Justin Timberlake (Saturday Night Live)
Will Forte (30 Rock)
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:
Molly Shannon (Enlightened)
Dot-Marie Jones (Glee)
Melissa Leo (Louie)
Melissa McCarthy (Saturday Night Live)
Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live)
Elaine Stritch (30 Rock)
Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:
Episodes
Louie
The Office
30 Rock (Hogcock!)
30 Rock (Last Lunch)
Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series:
Girls
Glee
Louie
Modern Family
30 Rock
Outstanding Supporting Actor in Miniseries or Movie:
James Cromwell (American Horror Story: Asylum)
Zachary Quinto (American Horror Story: Asylum)
Scott Bakula (Behind The Candelabra)
John Benjamin Hickey (The Big C: Hereafter)
Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake)
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie:
Sarah Paulson (American Horror Story: Asylum)
Imelda Staunton (The Girl)
Charlotte Rampling (Restless)
Alfre Woodard (Steel Magnolias)
Outstanding Variety Special:
The Kennedy Center Honors
Louis C.K.: Oh My God
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