Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety chief awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events. Predictions are updated every Thursday.
Bobby Moynihan in “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Updated: April 23, 2026): In “Shrinking,” the 83-year-old Harrison Ford delivers some of his finest work as Dr. Paul Rhoades, a brilliant therapist grappling with the slow progression of Parkinson’s disease. What more does Ford have left to prove before the TV Academy finally calls his name on Emmy night? He is likely to be joined again by his co-star Michael Urie, who was nominated last year and remains a strong contender this cycle.
One of the biggest questions is whether “The Bear” will reemerge as a dominant force in the awards conversation, potentially boosting returning contender Ebon Moss-Bachrach, or if the industry has begun to shift its attention elsewhere.
There are also notable performances from genre programming worth considering, including Ben Kingsley’s scene-stealing turn in Marvel’s “Wonder Man,” alongside Lamorne Morris and Brendan Gleeson, who deliver standout performances in Prime Video’s “Spider-Noir.”
Among the most exciting new entries is NBC’s “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,” a razor-sharp comedy with a deep ensemble that could lift performers such as “Saturday Night Live” alum Bobby Moynihan and previous Emmy nominee Daniel Radcliffe.
Other potentials remain in the mix, including Paul W. Downs for the final season of “Hacks,” Nick Offerman for the new Apple series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” and Bowen Yang for his departing season of “Saturday Night Live.”
All official category submissions have yet to be confirmed, and the field could shift before the end of the eligibility cycle.
The Emmy Awards timeline begins with nomination-round voting from June 11-22, with nominations announced on July 8. The final voting runs from Aug. 17-26, leading into the Creative Arts Awards and Governors Gala on Sept. 5–6, culminating with the Emmy Awards ceremony on Sept. 14 on NBC.
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