2019 Emmy Nomination Predictions: Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series

2019 Nomination Predictions
Gwendoline Christie "Game of Thrones"
Julia Garner "Ozark"
Lena Headey "Game of Thrones"
Rhea Seehorn "Better Call Saul"
Susan Kelechi Watson "This is Us"
Maisie Williams "Game of Thrones"

Other Contenders - Fiona Shaw "Killing Eve", Keeley Hawes "Bodyguard", Chrissie Metz "This is Us", Janet McTeer "Ozark", Indya Moore "Pose", Sissy Spacek "Homecoming", Kathy Bates "American Horror Story: Apocalypse", Adina Porter "American Horror Story: Apocalypse"

Commentary - How many Game of Thrones stars are getting in? I expect previous nominees Maisie Williams and Lena Headey to get in on goodwill and history, although Headey really didn't have much to do this season. A lot of folks think Sophie Turner is the one to make the cut, but if voters actually watched this last season, they would know that the best of all four of them was Gwendoline Christie. She had a lot of material, was great as always (even when the material wasn't that great), and is a fan favorite. I think she surprises, and Turner is left out.  The last three slots are interesting. I think Julia Garner, after her SAG Nod, is going to rise with Ozark's rise. I also think that, with vote splitting, she is a real threat to win. Rhea Seehorn has been on the verge of getting into this race for years. With less competition overall this year, and Better Call Saul being a huge Emmy contender, I think this is finally her time. Finally, This is Us is probably going to get into Drama Series for the third year in a row. Last year, Chrissie Metz fell out of this race due to stiff competition. She could get back in on name recognition, but, if voters actually watched this season, the clear favorite should be Susan Kelechi Watson. After Metz's snub last year, I am a bit skeptical, especially with folks like Fiona Shaw, Keeley Hawes, Janet McTeer, Sissy Spacek, and Indya Moore as possibilities. So this race might change come final list. In the meantime, I am sticking with Watson, mostly because she easily deserves a nod. Finally, I am going to make a PSA here. Do not be shocked if Kathy Bates' name is announced. I know she missed out in the TV Movie/Limited Series race last year (Adina Porter did not, another one to watch for), but she is beloved by these voters, and if they get cross-eyed trying to figure out which GOT actress to pick, they might play it safe with an old favorite.