2025 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Actor and Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Colin Farrell "The Penguin"

Stephen Graham "Adolescence"

Brian Tyree Henry "Dope Thief"

Kevin Kline "Disclaimer"

Cooper Koch "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story"

Other Contenders - Aaron Pierre "Rebel Ridge", Jake Gyllenhaal "Presumed Innocent", Paul Giamatti "Black Mirror", Robert DeNiro "Zero Day", Nicholas Alexander Chavez "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story", Daniel Dae Kim "Yellowface", Gael Garcia Bernal "La Maquina", Kevin Bacon "Sirens"

Commentary - This is probably Colin Farrell's to lose, but there are some big names on the list. Kevin Kline and Stephen Graham seem locked in as well, as both of their projects are set to do well across the board. The last two slots have a lot of possibilities. I am going with Brian Tyree Henry in a great role, but the project is not getting a lot of buzz across other categories. Also, I think after doing well with the winter awards, Cooper Koch stands to get his first Emmy nomination. Aaron Pierre is sneaking up quietly as Rebel Ridge is a potential winner in TV Movie, Jake Gyllenhaal was popular on the early circuit, and you should never discount legends like Paul Giamatti and Robert DeNiro. Also look out for Chavez, Kim, Bernal, and Kevin Bacon. 

Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Cate Blanchett "Disclaimer"

Kaitlyn Dever "Apple Cider Vinegar"

Cristin Milioti "The Penguin"

Michelle Williams "Dying for Sex"

Renee Zellweger "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy"

Other Contenders - Ellen Pompeo "Good American Family", Lola Pettigrew "Say Nothing", Ari Gaynor "Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story", Uzo Aduba "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat", Amanda Seyfried "Long Bright River", Rashida Jones "Black Mirror", Viola Davis "G20"

Commentary - A short list, but some real powerhouse performers. Michelle Williams and Cristin Milioti are the top two at the moment, but Cate Blanchett is going to be hard to resist for many voters. I think Renee Zellweger will get in for a really wonderful return to the Bridget Jones world. The last slot its tricky. I think Kaitlyn Dever should get in for another great turn. But Ellen Pompeo could return to the Emmy world for the buzzed Good American Family (buzzed but mixed reception), Ari Gaynor, Amanda Seyfried, and Rashida Jones are spoilers, and despite mixed reactions to the projects, do not discount Emmy winning legends Uzo Aduba and Viola Davis.