Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official awards predictions for the upcoming Oscars and Emmys ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis; Awards Circuit Column, a weekly analysis dissecting the trends and contenders by television editor Michael Schneider (for Emmys) and Davis (for Oscars); Awards Circuit Podcast, a weekly interview series with talent and an expert roundtable discussion; and Awards Circuit Video analyzes various categories and contenders by Variety's leading awards pundits. Variety's unmatched coverage gives its readership unbeatable exposure in print and online, as well as provide inside reports on all the contenders in this year's awards season races.
To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit THE EMMYS COLLECTIVE
Visit each category, per the individual awards show from THE EMMYS HUB
To see old predictions and commentary, click the EMMY PREDICTIONS ARCHIVES
For film awards predictions go toTHE OSCARS HUB
UPDATED: June 24, 2022
2022 Emmys voting has officially begun! With the nominations round for the 74th annual Primetime Emmy Awards underway, the total number of submissions this year is up across most categories. In the drama series categories, there are 171 contenders, while on the comedy side of the house, there are 118 titles on the ballot. In limited or anthology series, a category that continues to have evolution with rules changing from year to year, there are 61 programs in the mix. In the TV movie race, this year has 48 films vying for consideration, compared to 41 and 28 in the past two years.
The nomination round of voting runs from June 16 to June 27. The official nominations for the 74th Emmy Awards will be announced Tuesday, July 12.
The list of programs and potential nominees listed below is incomplete and is subject to change. The full television awards season calendar is linked here.
Click any of the Emmy category links below to read the latest rankings in key races.
Read more: Variety’s Awards Circuit Emmys Predictions Hub
2022 Primetime Emmy Awards Predictions
- Outstanding Drama Series
- Outstanding Comedy Series
- Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
- Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie
- Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie
- Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special
- Outstanding Competition Program
- Outstanding Variety Talk Series
2022 Creative Arts Emmys Predictions
- Outstanding Television Movie
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
- Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series
- Outstanding Reality Host
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special
- Outstanding Animated Program
- Outstanding Short Form Animated Program
- Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
- Outstanding Narrator
- Outstanding Structured Program
- Outstanding Unstructured Program
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series
- Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special
- Outstanding Documentary Filmmaking
- Outstanding Hosted Nonfiction Series or Special
- Outstanding Main Title Design
- Outstanding Main Title Theme Music
- Outstanding Music for Series
- Outstanding Music for Limited Series
- Outstanding Music and Lyrics
- Outstanding Music Supervision
Awards Circuit (TV Column) Archives
- From ‘Archie Bunker’s Place’ to ‘Bosch: Legacy’: When a Show’s End Is Just the Beginning
- The Race to 160 Noms: Networks Strive to Break Emmy Record for Total Nominations
- How Late-Night TV Shows’ Post-Pandemic Changes Could Impact Emmys’ Variety Talk Race
- Why the Emmys’ Reality Categories Continue to Be the Toughest to Break Into
- The Emmys’ New Documentary Eligibility Rule Finally Forces Filmmakers to Pick a Lane
- How ‘The White Lotus’ Is Testing the Emmys’ Limited Series Eligibility Rules
- ‘Hacks,’ ‘The Dropout’ and ‘The Conners’ Are Three Reminders of Why Laurie Metcalf Is an Emmy Favorite
- Music Supervisors Gain Emmy Respect, Yet Still Face ‘False Impressions’ About Soundtrack Work
- The ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Effect Continues, As Small Town Charm on TV Hits Big With Emmy Contenders
- ‘Saturday Night Live’: Hosts’ Lack of Gender Parity Could Impact Guest Actor Race
- TV’s Tales of True Crime Accountability Resonates as the Real World Turns Darker
- What’s It Like For Your Star to Rise During a Pandemic? Sam Jay Was Too Busy Working on Six Projects to Find Out
- Peak TV Leads to Peak Emmy Awards Pitches, and They’re All Tripping Over Each Other
- From ‘Squid Game’ to ‘Tehran,’ Here’s Why Non-English Series Are Finally Becoming Emmy Contenders
- How Shows Like ‘The Girl From Plainville’ Are Helping TV Improve Depictions of Mental Health
- How Emmy Campaigns Are Trying to Outdo Each Other With Bigger and Pricier FYC Spaces
- How the Emmys Dumped ‘Primetime’ to Focus on Genre, As We Move Closer to a Post-Linear Era
- The Emmys Are Better Than the Oscars, But Here’s How to Bring Back the Fans: Tap Into ‘Law & Order’ and Comic-Con
- The Ridiculous Pile-Up of New and Returning TV? Blame the Emmy Calendar
- Exorcising Those Ugly Oscar Demons as We Head Smack Into Emmy Season (COLUMN)
- SAG Awards’ Split Drama Vote Sets Up a ‘Succession’ vs. ‘Squid Game’ Cage Match as Emmy Season Begins
Awards Circuit Podcast TV Interview Archives
- Courteney Cox (“Shining Vale”)
- Elle Fanning (“The Girl from Plainville” and “The Great”) and Soo Hugh (“Pachinko”)
- Seth Meyers (“Late Night With Seth Meyers”)
- Nicole Byer (“Nailed It”)
- Amy Poehler (“Lucy and Desi”)
- Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson and Ben Schwartz (“The Afterparty”)
- Samantha Bee (“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee”)
- Danny McBride (“The Righteous Gemstones”)
- Jimmy Kimmel (“Jimmy Kimmel Live!”)
- Jessica Biel (“Candy”) and Adrien Brody (“Winning Time”)
- Bridget Everett (“Somebody Somewhere”) and Craig Robinson (“Killing It”)
- Mandy Moore (“This Is Us”)
- Jabari Banks (“Bel-Air”) and David Hyde Pierce (“Julia”)
- Jared Leto (“WeCrashed”)
- Hamish Patel and Mackenzie Davis (“Station Eleven”)
- Dominique Fishback (“The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey”)
- Anthony Carrigan (“Barry”)
- Sienna Miller (“Anatomy of a Scandal”)
- Tony Dalton (“Better Call Saul”)
- Tom Hiddleston (“The Essex Serpent” and “Loki”)
About Variety Awards Circuit Podcast
Variety Awards Circuit podcast is hosted by Clayton Davis, Michael Schneider, Jazz Tangcay, Jenelle Riley and Emily Longeretta is your one-stop listen for lively conversations about the best in movies. Michael Schneider is the producer and Drew Griffith edits. Each week, “Awards Circuit” features interviews with top talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more. Subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or anywhere you download podcasts. New episodes post every week.
About the Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmys)
The Primetime Emmy Awards, better known as the Emmys, are given out by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS). Since 1949, the awards recognize excellence in American primetime television programming. They are divided into three classes – Primetime Emmy Awards, the Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards (honors artisan achievements) and the Primetime Engineering Emmy Awards (recognizes significant engineering and technological contributions). The typical eligibility period is between June 1 and May 31 of any given year. The Television Academy comprises over 25,000 members, representing 30 professional peer groups, including performers, directors, producers, art directors and various artisans and executives.
The 74th Emmy Awards will take place on Monday, Sept. 12, and air on NBC.