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The stars of drama series frontrunners “The Pitt” and “Severance” are also atop the drama actor category, as Noah Wyle opens up a lead over Adam Scott. But the panel seems more preoccupied with whether its No. 3 pick should be No. 1 in another category.
“Ah, the Pedro Pascal of it all,” says Trey Mangum of the “lead” actor who appears substantially in fewer than half of his show’s Season 2 episodes. “If he were supporting, would he have a better shot at winning instead of trailing Noah Wyle and Adam Scott?”
“His limited screen time makes me wonder if lead is the appropriate category,” writes Tracy Brown, “but there is no question [his] flawed but dangerously devoted dad plays a major part in two of Season 2’s best episodes.” Matt Roush ponders whether “there might be room for ‘Dark Winds’’ Zahn McClarnon if Pedro Pascal weren’t in the wrong category.”
Meanwhile, Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne edges out previous winner Lee Jung-jae for the final spot in the Super 6. And Kristen Baldwin adds, wistfully, “I wish Netflix’s ‘Dept. Q’ hadn’t premiered so late … because of Matthew Goode, who stars as a hilariously rude detective grappling with PTSD and a haunting cold case.”
- Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
- Adam Scott, “Severance”
- Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
- Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
- Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
- Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”
- Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”
- Diego Luna, “Andor”
More predictions: Drama actress / Drama series
Los Angeles Times
Lorraine Ali
1. Adam Scott, “Severance”
2. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
3. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
4. (tie) Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
4. (tie) Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”
6. Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
“Adam Scott for ‘Severance,’ Noah Wyle for ‘The Pitt’’ and Pedro Pascal for the 10 or so minutes he appeared in Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ before he was killed off, taking much of the series’ momentum with him.”
Entertainment Weekly
Kristen Baldwin
1. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
2. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
3. Adam Scott, “Severance”
4. Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”
5. Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
6. Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
“I wish Netflix’s ‘Dept. Q’ hadn’t premiered so late in the Emmys window … because of Matthew Goode, who stars as a hilariously rude detective grappling with PTSD and a haunting cold case.”
Los Angeles Times
Tracy Brown
1. Adam Scott, “Severance”
2. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
3. Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
4. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
5. Diego Luna, “Andor”
6. Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”
“His limited screen time makes me wonder if lead is the appropriate category, but there is no question that Pedro Pascal’s flawed but dangerously devoted dad plays a major part in two of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2’s best episodes.”
Shadow and Act
Trey Mangum
1. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
2. Adam Scott, “Severance”
3. Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
4. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
5. Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”
6. Jon Hamm, “Your Friends and Neighbors”
“Ah, the Pedro Pascal of it all. If he were supporting, would he have a better shot at winning instead of trailing Noah Wyle and Adam Scott? We really don’t know, but just like the drama series category, lead actor is shaping up to be between ‘Severance’ and ‘The Pitt.’”
TV Guide
Matt Roush
1. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
2. Adam Scott, “Severance”
3. Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
4. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
5. Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
6. Eddie Redmayne, “The Day of the Jackal”
“Noah Wyle has come of age. The ER rookie now rules ‘The Pitt’ with authority and shattering vulnerability. His stiffest competition comes from ‘Severance’s’ Adam Scott, so compelling as the conflicted Mark S. There might be room for ‘Dark Winds’’ Zahn McClarnon if Pedro Pascal weren’t in the wrong category.”
Los Angeles Times
Glenn Whipp
1. Noah Wyle, “The Pitt”
2. Pedro Pascal, “The Last of Us”
3. Gary Oldman, “Slow Horses”
4. Adam Scott, “Severance”
5. Sterling K. Brown, “Paradise”
6. Diego Luna, “Andor”
“While ‘The Pitt’ was airing, I started playing the Beatles’ ‘Revolver’ deep cut ‘Doctor Robert’ on a loop, subbing in ‘Doctor Robby’ each time the chorus came around. So, yes, you could say my loyalties lie with Noah Wyle here.”
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