'George & Tammy' star Jessica Chastain (in an interview conducted prior to the start of the SAG-AFTA strike) explains her 10-year journey with the project and reveals the scenes that scared her the most and why she still gets emotional thinking about Tammy Wynette. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall and EW critic Kristen Baldwin break down the drama and limited series lead actor and actress categories.
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Drama, Limited Series Actor/Actress, plus Jessica Chastain

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With Shōgun's move from limited to drama series, we take a look at what that means for both categories — who's moves up in limited, who moves out in drama — with EW TV critic Kristen Baldwin's updated nomination predictions. Plus, Olivia Colman is ineligible for guest actress in a drama for appearance in The Crown series finale — so who gets her slot? Plus, Kristen talks to Reservation Dogs star, writer, and director Devery Jacobs about her huge final season of that show. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.
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Shōgun moves to drama, plus Reservation Dogs star Devery Jacobs

We've broken down EW critic Kristen Baldwin's Emmy nominations predictions, now it's time to stump for the actors and shows we think are more deserving of voters' attention and worthy of being nominationed — EW sr. writer Devan Coggan and writer Sydney Bucksbaum join Awardist host Gerrad Hall to advocate for some of the best of the past year. Plus, Gerrad chats with Oscar winner Gary Oldman about his series and performance on Slow Horses. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.
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Slow Horses star Gary Oldman, plus the shows and actors who SHOULD be nominated

Baby Reindeer creator and star Richard Gadd and his costar Jessica Gunning chat with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about the enormous success of their Netflix limited series based on Gadd’s own experience with a stalker and sexual abuse. Plus, EW critic Kristen Baldwin breaks down her predictions for Emmy nominees in the reality categories. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.
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Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd and Jessica Gunning, plus reality nominee predictions

The comedy and drama guest-actor categories are stacked with big-name stars. The Bear and SNL could take a large portion of those in the comedy races — EW critic Kristen Baldwin reveals who she thinks stands the best chances of getting a nod. Plus, Awardist host Gerrad Hall chats with the stars of the hit FX limited series Shōgun, Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.
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Comedy and drama guest-actor nominee predictions, plus Shōgun stars Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai

With The White Lotus, Ted Lasso, Barry, and other series no longer in the mix, the supporting actor and actress categories have lots of openings to fill — EW critic Kristen Baldwin shares her predictions for contenders from The Morning Show, The Gilded Age, Abbott Elementary, The Bear, True detective, Fargo, and more. Plus, Ripley star and producer Andrew Scott chats with Awardist host Gerrad Hall about getting into the head of his killer characters, those grueling days filming two murders, his cat costar, and more. And we want to hear your thoughts and questions — call 657-799-1566‬ to leave us a message.
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Drama, Limited Series Actor/Actress, plus Jessica Chastain

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