2024 Emmys Supporting Actor Comedy Predictions

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2024 Emmy Predictions:
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series

Weekly Commentary (Updated: April 24, 2024): Too many “Bears” in the kitchen?

FX’s hit series “The Bear” recently enjoyed a significant Emmy sweep, highlighted by Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s win for his role as the abrasive yet charming Richie. His performance in season two not only solidified his status in the race, but deepened command of the character.

However, Moss-Bachrach faces new challenges this season, as he’s likely to be up against several of his talented co-stars—Lionel Boyce, Matty Matheson, and Oliver Platt. The presence of multiple nominees from the same show often leads to vote-splitting, which could diminish his chances of a repeat win.

This potential division could benefit the stars of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary,” particularly Tyler James Williams and Chris Perfetti. Perfetti, who has not yet been recognized by the Emmys, is delivering his strongest work yet, making him a formidable contender for his first nod.

Meanwhile, Paul Rudd, portraying the intriguing Hollywood corpse in the third season of “Only Murders in the Building,” appears to be in a less competitive field with his compatriots. With fewer challengers, Rudd’s performance, coupled with the strong showing of his co-star Meryl Streep, could position them as a “packaged deal,” potentially leading to joint success.

Read: Variety’s Awards Circuit for the latest Primetime Emmy predictions in the major categories.

And the Predicted Nominees Are

Next in Line

Also in Contention

Eligible Performances (Supporting Comedy Actor)

**The list below is not complete and have been confirmed as officially submitted. All information is subject to change. Grouped by network that airs each series.

• William Stanford Davis — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

• Chris Perfetti — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

• Josh Segarra — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

• Tyler James Williams — “Abbott Elementary” (ABC)

• John Cho — “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+)

• Paul Walter Hauser — “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+)

• Jack Whitehall — “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+)

• Zach Woods — “The Afterparty” (Apple TV+)

• Josh Segarra — “The Big Door Prize” (Apple TV+)

• Joel Kim Booster — “Loot” (Apple TV+)

• Josh Lucas — “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)

• Ricky Martin — “Palm Royale” (Apple TV+)

• Morris Chestnut — “Diarra from Detroit” (BET+)

• Brandon Scott Jones — “Ghosts” (CBS)

• Lionel Boyce — “The Bear” (FX)

• Ebon Moss-Bachrach — “The Bear” (FX)

• Matty Matheson — “The Bear” (FX)

• Oliver Platt — “The Bear” (FX)

• Lane Factor — “Reservation Dogs” (FX)

• Zahn McClarnon — “Reservation Dogs” (FX)

• Harvey Guillén — “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)

• Mark Proksch — “What We Do in the Shadows” (FX)

• Michael Cera — “Life and Beth” (Hulu)

• Michael Cyril Creighton — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

• Paul Rudd — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

• Jeremy Shamos — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

• Wesley Taylor — “Only Murders in the Building” (Hulu)

• Michael Imperioli — “This Fool” (Hulu)

• Frankie Quiñones — “This Fool” (Hulu)

• Jeff Garlin — “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Max)

• Richard Lewis — “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Max)

• J.B. Smoove — “Curb Your Enthusiasm” (Max)

• Carl Clemons-Hopkins — “Hacks” (Max)

• Paul W. Downs — “Hacks” (Max)

• Fran Kranz — “Julia” (Max)

• David Hyde Pierce — “Julia” (Max)

• Case Walker — “The Other Two” (Max)

• Vico Ortiz — “Our Flag Means Death” (Max)

• Taika Waititi — “Our Flag Means Death” (Max)

• Donald Faison — “Extended Family” (NBC)

• Michael Che — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Mikey Day — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Andrew Dismukes — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Marcello Hernandez — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• James Austin Johnson — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Colin Jost — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Michael Longfellow — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Kenan Thompson — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Devon Walker — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Bowen Yang — “Saturday Night Live” (NBC)

• Giancarlo Esposito — “The Gentlemen” (Netflix)

• Daniel Ings — “The Gentlemen” (Netflix)

• Jack Cutmore-Scott — “Frasier” (Paramount+)

• Anders Keith — “Frasier” (Paramount+)

• Nicholas Lyndhurst — “Frasier” (Paramount+)

• Tom Bateman — “Based on a True Story” (Peacock)

• Asa Germann — “Gen V” (Prime Video)

• Derek Luh — “Gen V” (Prime Video)

• Chance Perdomo — “Gen V” (Prime Video)

• Jon Hamm — “Good Omens” (Prime Video)

• Mike Epps — “I’m a Virgo” (Prime Video)

• Walton Goggins — “I’m a Virgo” (Prime Video)

More Information (Supporting Comedy Actor)

2023 category winner: Ebon Moss Bachrach — “The Bear” (FX) — Season 1

2024 Emmy Awards Calendar and Timeline (all dates are subject to change)

• Eligibility period: June 1, 2023 – May 31, 2024

• Feb. 29: Submissions open

• May 9: Deadline for programs that identify as Primetime programming to upload all entry materials.

• June 13: Nominations-round voting begins

• June 24: Nominations-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PT

• June 28 – July 8: Voting for peer group-specific top ten rounds panels (if applicable)

• July 17: Primetime Emmy nominations are announced.

• July 24: Deadline for errors and omissions to the nominations.

• August 5: Find-round videos available for viewing.

• August 15: Final-round voting begins.

• August 26: Final-round voting ends at 10:00 p.m. PST.

• Sept. 7-8: Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Governors Gala

• Sunday, Sept. 15: 76th Primetime Emmy Awards to air on ABC.

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About the Primetime Emmy Awards

The Primetime Emmy Awards, commonly known as the Emmys, are awarded by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Established in 1949, these celebrate outstanding achievements in American primetime television. The Emmys are categorized into three divisions: the Primetime Emmy Awards for performance and production excellence, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards recognizing achievements in artistry and craftsmanship, and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards, which honor significant engineering and technological advancements. The eligibility period typically extends from June 1 to May 31 each year. The Television Academy, which hosts the Emmys, consists of over 20,000 members across 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors, artisans and executives.

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