Those victories put Widow\u2019s Bay in position to become the most awarded comedy series in Emmys history, a record held by last year\u2019s best comedy series, Seth Rogen\u2019s Hollywood satire The Studio.<\/p>\n
Rosen believes Rhys, a winner of best drama actor for The Americans in 2018, could now earn his first comedy Emmy.<\/p>\n
His Widow\u2019s Bay co-stars Kate O\u2019Flynn and Stephen Root are also favourites in the supporting acting categories.<\/p>\n
While surprises are always possible, Rosen predicts a major awards haul for Widow\u2019s Bay, surpassing all competitors, including the final season of the perennial favourite Hacks.<\/p>\n
Jean Smart has shot at awards record<\/p>\n
Jean Smart is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Hacks. Photo \/ Frederic J. Brown, AFP<\/p>\n
Hacks, the tale of a stand-up comedian trying to revive her career and the dysfunctional millennial assistant who helps her, has led the way for comedies with 24 nominations, compared to 19 for Widow\u2019s Bay.<\/p>\n
Its one sure bet left in the running, and maybe its only statuette, Rosen said, is a best actress prize for Jean Smart for playing the indefatigable Deborah Vance.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s a great way to honour the final season,\u201d Rosen told AFP. \u201cShe\u2019s never lost from playing this part. I don\u2019t see why she would lose for the final season when she had more stuff to do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Smart, who turns 75 on Sunday, has won four Emmys for the show so far.<\/p>\n
A win on Tuesday would give her eight acting Emmys, tying her with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Cloris Leachman for the most by a performer. Allison Janney also is vying for her eighth Emmy, for The Diplomat.<\/p>\n
No surprises expected in drama categories<\/p>\n
The Pitt, a cross between ER and 24, and last year\u2019s winner for best drama, follows the stressed-out workers in a Pittsburgh emergency room, with each episode unfolding in real time.<\/p>\n
Tackling everything from abortion rights to immigration crackdowns to mass shootings, the show started slowly but became a word-of-mouth sensation and is the odds-on favourite to sweep several drama prizes.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf The Pitt doesn\u2019t win, it would be a tremendous shock,\u201d Rosen said.<\/p>\n
It led all shows with 25 nominations and has already won four awards in the early ceremonies, including best casting for a drama series.<\/p>\n
Star Noah Wyle, who has racked up awards over the past year including an Emmy, is expected to triumph again. Seven of his co-stars are hopefuls in the supporting acting categories.<\/p>\n
For best drama actress, Rosen said it will be a race between Pluribus star Rhea Seehorn and Keri Russell for political soap opera The Diplomat.<\/p>\n
In the limited series categories, HBO Max\u2019s DTF St Louis, the tale of a middle-aged love triangle gone wrong, is a top contender.<\/p>\n
The show has scooped up six prizes so far, including two for actors David Harbour and Linda Cardellini.<\/p>\n
Rosen said the show \u201creally took people by surprise\u201d and could break Netflix\u2019s three-year winning streak for best limited series, despite the strength of the streaming giant\u2019s second take on anthology series Beef.<\/p>\n
Other highlights from the Emmy pre-ceremonies were a posthumous award for Rob Reiner for best guest actor in a comedy for The Bear, and seven prizes for Bad Bunny\u2019s Super Bowl halftime show.<\/p>\n
The 78th Emmy Awards gala will be hosted by Law and Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay, who won two Emmys last weekend for her documentary My Mom Jayne.<\/p>\n
The ceremony begins at noon Tuesday (NZ time).<\/p>\n
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