2026 Emmy predictions: best supporting actor, comedy
“Shrinking” takes the 2 prime spots, with Michael Urie and a few up-and-comer named Harrison Ford, who has the most important lead in Round 1 — sufficient to finish the Kessel Run in lower than 12 parsecs.
But that is not sufficient for Matt Roush: “As ‘Shrinking’ hits its stride, I’m hoping Ted McGinley (whose character got a health scare) finally makes the cut.”
The subject is rife with identify contenders, together with seven-time winner Bryan Cranston and former winners Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Paul W. Downs (for writing and showrunning), and Nick Offerman.
Offerman’s win as visitor actor in a drama for his well-known “The Last of Us” episode is not sufficient for Glenn Whipp: “I still can’t believe Nick Offerman never picked up an Emmy nomination for playing breakfast-loving libertarian Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation’ … Do right by him, voters!”
Kristen Baldwin is pulling for a few “diminutive Brits”: Oscar winner Ben Kingsley and former “wiz” child Daniel Radcliffe, who “delivers a wonderfully self-deprecating performance as a down-on-his-luck documentary director in ‘Reggie Dinkins.’ ”
Of Kingsley, Tracy Brown writes, “Emmys tend to overlook Marvel actors… The evolution of Trevor Slattery since his ‘Iron Man 3’ debut deserves its own award.”
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1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
3. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
4. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
5. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
6. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
7. Bryan Cranston, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair”
8. Ben Kingsley, “Wonder Man”
9. Daniel Radcliffe, “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
10. Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
Los Angeles Times
Lorraine Ali
1. Ben Kingsley, “Wonder Man”
T2. Bryan Cranston, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair”
T2. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
T4. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
T4. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
6. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
T7. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
T7. Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
“Talent abounds in this category. There’s Bryan Cranston for his role as the terminally immature father of ‘Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair,’ and Ben Kingsley as a has-been actor with a fragile ego and second chance in ‘Wonder Man.’ Then there’s this guy named Harrison Ford…”
Freelance Critic
Kristen Baldwin
1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
3. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
4. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
5. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
6. Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
7. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
8. Ben Kingsley, “Wonder Man”
“This is an absurdly crowded race, but I’m throwing my advocacy behind two diminutive Brits: Ben Kingsley is a delight as struggling actor/former pretend terrorist Trevor Slattery in ‘Wonder Man,’ and Daniel Radcliffe delivers a wonderfully self-deprecating performance as a down-on-his-luck documentary director in ‘Reggie Dinkins.’ ”
Los Angeles Times
Tracy Brown
1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
3. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
4. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
5. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
6. Bowen Yang, “Saturday Night Live”
7. Daniel Radcliffe, “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
8. Ben Kingsley, “Wonder Man”
“I really feel like after final 12 months, that is the race most definitely to offer us a (nice) shock. Emmys are inclined to overlook Marvel actors however I’m pulling for Ben Kingsley to interrupt that streak with a ‘Wonder Man.’ “The evolution of Trevor Slattery since his ‘Iron Man 3’ debut deserves its own award.”
Blavity
Trey Mangum
1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
3. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
4. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
5. Marcello Hernandez, “Saturday Night Live”
6. Bryan Cranston, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair”
7. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
8. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
“Because of ‘Shrinking’ peaking at the right time, both Harrison Ford and Michael Urie have the best chance to be nominated for their performances. But if they end up splitting votes, Paul W. Downs of ‘Hacks’ or Nick Offerman of ‘Margo’s Got Money troubles‘Could easily rise.’
TV Insider
Matt Roush
1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
3. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
4. Bryan Cranston, “Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair”
5. Daniel Radcliffe, “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
6. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
7. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
8. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
“As ‘Shrinking’ hits its stride, I’m hoping Ted McGinley (whose character received a well being scare) lastly makes the reduce. And what a deal with to witness Bryan Cranston return as ‘Malcolm within the Middle’s’ hapless dad. Also favoring Nick Offerman as ‘Margo’s’ ex-wrestler dad and Daniel Radcliffe as ‘Reggie Dinkins’ ‘ manipulative bystander.”
Los Angeles Times
Glenn Whipp
1. Harrison Ford, “Shrinking”
2. Nick Offerman, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles”
3. Ebon Moss-Bachrach, “The Bear”
4. Michael Urie, “Shrinking”
5. Daniel Radcliffe, “The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins”
6. Tyler James Williams, “Abbott Elementary”
7. Ben Kingsley, “Wonder Man”
8. Paul W. Downs, “Hacks”
“I still can’t believe Nick Offerman never picked up an Emmy nomination for playing breakfast-loving libertarian Ron Swanson on ‘Parks and Recreation.’ He is every bit as delightful as the warmhearted dad (and former pro wrestling legend) on ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles.’ “Do right by him, voters!”
