Emmy Predictions Heat Up as Category Decisions Loom

Los Angeles, CA — With the 2025 Emmy Awards approaching, major decisions are being made that could greatly impact the nominations. Deadline for studios and campaigns to finalize submissions is set for May 8. Among the most discussed decisions surround performances from “The Last of Us” and “The Diplomat.”

Actress Allison Janney has opted to submit her performance as Vice President Grace Penn in “The Diplomat” for the Best Drama Supporting Actress category. Janney, a seven-time Emmy winner, could earn an eighth award, tying her with TV legends Cloris Leachman and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Janney joined the Netflix series for its second season, which started streaming on October 31.

Despite only appearing in two episodes, Janney has received acclaim for her role, earning nominations from the Golden Globes and the Critics Choice Awards. Her competition includes fellow nominees Carrie Coon and Parker Posey from “The White Lotus,” among others.

Meanwhile, actor Pedro Pascal faces a strategic decision regarding his role as Joel Miller in “The Last of Us.” Having received a Best Drama Actor nomination for his performance in the first season, Pascal must choose whether to submit again in lead or drop to supporting due to reduced screen time in the current season. Current odds place him in fourth position for a nomination as competition heats up.

In another twist, Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Abby in “The Last of Us,” is also weighing her category options. With her character’s limited screen time, she may qualify for the guest category. However, her significant presence in the storyline may influence a decision to submit in supporting actress.

The submission choices made by these actors could shift the landscape of the Emmy nominations later this year. With a multitude of factors at play, including screen time and past nominations, the anticipation builds for what the final nominee list will look like come July.

As the countdown continues toward the awards, pundits speculate on the outcomes of these decisions, eager to see who will emerge victorious at the 2025 Emmy Awards.