Emmy Nomination Preview 2010 - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama
Michael Emerson, last year's winner, will likely take on Aaron Paul, Terry O'Quinn and more
Aaron Paul of 'Breaking Bad'
Aaron Paul, "Breaking Bad"
Nomination Status: A nomination lock and a deserving frontrunner
In His Favor: Last year, Paul did the hard part, breaking into a fearsome field as a relatively unknown actor on a relatively underwatched cable show. Since we know he's on the voters' radar, it's hard to imagine him falling off after a "Breaking Bad" scene in which Paul was even better, continuing to hold his own against two-time winner Bryan Cranston and solidifying his position as the heart of one of TV's best shows. If this writer had a vote in this category, Paul would get it, no hesitation. He had five or six tailor-made Emmy Episodes and he just needed to take his pick.
Working Against Him: Like we said, he did the hard part last year. Once Emmy voters notice you, they usually keep noticing you. Especially if you're this good.
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June 14, 2010 at 3:22AM EST Reply to CommentWith no more Boston Legal, it's really exciting to see who will make it this time around:
My prediction:
Aaron Paul [Breaking Bad]
Terry O Quin [Lost]
John Slattery [Mad Men]
Chris Noth [The Good Wife]
Andre Braugher [Men of a Certain Age]
tigger500
June 14, 2010 at 11:59AM EST Reply to CommentWait - Fran, but not Enver? Come ON!
dan tigger500 - Enver, for whatever reason, didn't submit. The only "Dollhouse" actor on the official Emmy ballot is Fran. These galleries are gonna be based on the official Emmy ballot. -Daniel
June 14, 2010 at 12:09PM ESTtigger500 Oh wow. Very interesting. Methinks he made a mistake
June 14, 2010 at 3:51PM ESTunless Truly. He is clearly that show's great discovery, as talented a mimic as I've ever seen. He played Kranz's character at least as well as Kranz himself, for goodness' sake.
June 16, 2010 at 2:17AM ESTMichael J. Green
June 14, 2010 at 1:58PM EST Reply to CommentIn a perfect world:
Aaron Paul, Breaking Bad
Dean Norris, Breaking Bad
Giancarlo Esposito, Breaking Bad
Jonathan Banks, Breaking Bad
Walton Goggins, Justified
Has Goggins not submitted?
dan Michael - Goggins is submitted in the guest category. - Daniel
June 14, 2010 at 2:16PM ESTJohn
June 14, 2010 at 4:29PM EST Reply to CommentI can't believe you didn't give Campbell Scott his own page. There's a chance he'll get nominated and Martin Short won't. His part was a hell of a lot more showy. And I must be the only Breaking Bad fan that thinks Aaron Paul has done nothing award-worthy this season. That hospital scene of his was laughable
My nominees would be:
1. Dean Morris
2. Andre Braugher
3. Michael B Jordon
4. Terry O'Quinn
5. John Slattery
6. Taylor Kitsch
sabrina
June 14, 2010 at 7:44PM EST Reply to Commentwhy no robert sean leonard (house). he was amazing this season.
mike
June 20, 2010 at 1:45AM EST Reply to Commentthis is crazy where is john lithgow
dan mike - Nothing especially crazy. John Lithgow submitted as Guest Actor in a Drama Series, same as Jimmy Smits did last season. -Daniel
June 20, 2010 at 1:52AM ESTChris
June 27, 2010 at 10:39AM EST Reply to CommentDid Zach Gilford submit? Surprised he wasn't on this list, considering his performance and the grassroots campaign to get him nominated.