Emmy Odds: Guest Acting Categories 2024
Kaitlyn Dever and Jeffrey Wright are early favorites to win guest acting Emmys, setting the stage for a thrilling awards season. DeverS performance in “The Last of Us” and Wright’s role in the same series place them at the forefront of predictions. Jamie Lee Curtis aims for a repeat win in the comedy category for “The Bear,” while Bryan Cranston eyes another Emmy for “The Studio.” this year’s guest acting categories promise stiff competition,encompassing both drama and comedy,as the nominations draw closer.Get the inside scoop, courtesy of News Directory 3, on who else is in the running. Discover what’s next in the race for television’s most prestigious awards.
Dever, wright lead Early emmy Guest Acting Predictions
Updated May 30, 2025
Early Emmy predictions favor Kaitlyn Dever and Jeffrey Wright in the guest acting categories. Dever is recognized for her portrayal of Abby in The Last of us, while Wright is lauded for his role as Isaac in the same series.

in the Best Drama Guest Actress category, Catherine O’Hara also received a nomination for The Last of Us. O’Hara previously won two Emmys.
Shawn Hatosy is another contender for Best Drama Guest Actor for his role as Dr.Abbott in The Pitt. He shares screen time with Noah Wyle’s Dr. “Robby” Robinavitch.
For Best Comedy Guest Actress, Jamie Lee Curtis is predicted to win for her role as donna Berzatto in The Bear. A win would mark Curtis’s second consecutive Emmy in this category.Julianne Nicholson is also in contention for her role in Hacks.
Bryan Cranston is the frontrunner for Best Comedy Guest Actor for playing Griffin Mill in the Studio. Martin Scorsese and Ron Howard are also potential nominees from the same show. This could be Cranston’s seventh Emmy win.
What’s next
The Emmy nominations will be announced in the coming months, solidifying which guest actors will compete for the prestigious awards. The guest acting Emmy awards will highlight outstanding performances in both comedy and drama series.
