Variety's Awards Circuit is home to the official predictions for the upcoming Emmys ceremonies from film awards editor Clayton Davis. Following history, buzz, news, reviews and sources, the Emmy predictions are updated regularly with the current year's list of contenders in all categories. Variety's Awards Circuit Prediction schedule consists of four phases, running all year long: Draft, Pre-Season, Regular Season and Post Season. The eligibility calendar and dates of awards will determine how long each phase lasts and is subject to change.<\/code><\/em><\/p>\n

To see all the latest predictions, of all the categories, in one place, visit <\/code>THE EMMYS COLLECTIVE<\/code><\/a> \n<\/strong>Visit each individual category, according to the awards show from <\/code>THE EMMYS HUB<\/code><\/a> \n<\/strong>Link to film awards hub <\/code>THE OSCARS HUB<\/code><\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

(DRAFT>>>PRE-SEASON>>>REGULAR SEASON<\/strong>>>>POST SEASON<\/em>)<\/p>\n

UPDATED: Aug 19, 2021<\/code><\/p>\n

The viewing platform for Emmy nominees opens on Aug. 13, with final-round voting, beginning on Aug. 19 at 9:00 am PT until Aug. 30 at 10:00 pm PT.<\/p>\n

2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Predictions<\/h2>\n\nOutstanding Drama Series<\/a><\/strong>\n\nOutstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Comedy Series<\/a><\/strong>\n\nOutstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Television Movie<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series<\/a><\/strong>\n\nOutstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or Anthology Series or Movie<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Casting for a Limited, Anthology or TV Movie<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Competition Program<\/a><\/strong>\n\nOutstanding Structured Program<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Unstructured Program<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Reality Host<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Casting for a Reality Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series<\/a><\/strong>\n\nOutstanding Documentary Special<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Directing for a Documentary\/Nonfiction Program<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Variety Talk Series<\/strong><\/a>\n\nOutstanding Variety Sketch Series<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n Outstanding Variety Special (Pre-Recorded)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Variety Special (Live)<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Outstanding Animated Program\n\nOutstanding Short Form Animated Program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAwards Circuit (TV Column) Archives<\/h2>\n\nAn Annual Emmy Plea: Why 10 Is the Perfect Nomination Number for Top Categories (Column)<\/a><\/li>\n With a Mix of Critical Hits and Popular Fare, These Emmy Nominations Mostly Got It Right (Column)<\/a><\/li>\n Emmys Trivia: 16 Trends, Burning Questions and Simply Unusual Facts From 2021\u2019s Nominations<\/a><\/li>\n Final Emmy Nomination Predictions: Beyond \u2018Ted Lasso\u2019 and \u2018The Crown,\u2019 Some Obvious and Some Ridiculous Picks<\/a><\/li>\n Will Virtual Reunions for Beloved Shows Like \u2018Friends\u2019 and \u2018Fresh Prince of Bel-Air\u2019 Get Emmy Love?<\/a><\/li>\n Emmy Voters, Here\u2019s a Personal Reason Why You Shouldn\u2019t Overlook HBO\u2019s \u2018We Are Who We Are\u2019<\/a><\/li>\n How Kaley Cuoco Managed to Leap From Sitcom Stardom to \u2018Flight Attendant\u2019 Emmy Frontrunner<\/a><\/li>\n As BET Awards, \u2018SNL,\u2019 \u2018Late Show\u2019 and Others Invite Back Audiences, Stage Is Set for the Emmys<\/a><\/li>\n The Netflix Effect Could Help \u2018Cobra Kai\u2019s\u2019 Ralph Macchio Land an Emmy Nom<\/a><\/li>\n Emmys Put a Band-Aid on the Variety Conundrum, But Here\u2019s Why All Talk Shows Deserve a Nomination<\/a><\/li>\n With an Influx of New Contenders and Returning Favorites, Will Emmy Season Snap Out of Its Malaise?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAbout the Primetime Emmy Awards (Emmys<\/a>)<\/h2>\nThe\u00a0Primetime Emmy Awards<\/strong>, better known as the Emmys<\/a>, is 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.<\/p>\n \nThe 73rd Emmy Awards are scheduled to air on Sunday, Sept. 19 at 8:00 pm est<\/strong> on CBS and on-demand on sister streamer Paramount Plus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAbout the SAG Awards<\/h2>\nThe\u00a0Screen Actors Guild Awards<\/strong>, hosted by SAG-AFTRA, is an annual award show that has become one of the most important and key indicators for the Oscars. Four films have won the most SAG awards with three: 1999\u2019s \u201cAmerican Beauty,\u201d 2002\u2019s \u201cChicago,\u201d 2011\u2019s \u201cThe Help\u201d and 2017\u2019s \u201cThree Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri.\u201d Three movies have been nominated for the most SAG awards with five: 1998\u2019s \u201cShakespeare in Love,\u201d \u201cChicago\u201d and 2008\u2019s \u201cDoubt.\u201d<\/p>\n \nThe dates for the 28th SAG Awards have yet to be announced.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n