2019 Emmy Predictions: Best Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie

Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Will Win - Ben Whishaw "A Very English Scandal"
Could Win - Michael Kenneth Williams "When They See Us" or Stellan Skarsgard "Chernobyl"
Should Win - Whishaw
Commentary - Ben Whishaw has rightfully been in the front runner status for this category since he won the Golden Globe earlier this year. His role in A Very English Scandal is mesmerizing, and the center of that great miniseries. He though has developed some late breaking competition that could sneak up and take the prize. First is Michael Kenneth Williams. A multiple Emmy nominee, Williams is one of the key players in When They See Us. However, he has two co-stars up against him. We have seen folks pull off Emmy wins with only one co-star, but adding a second one is difficult in this new age of more populist voting (in the old days of episodes, it could actually help not hinder a nominee). But maybe it is not Whishaw that benefits from the three-way When They See Us split. Maybe it is Stellan Skarsgard. A well-liked veteran actor in a series that is nominated for Limited Series (which A Very English Scandal is not), could end up being the name called.

Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Will Win - Patricia Clarkson "Sharp Objects"
Could Win - Patricia Arquette "The Act" or Emily Watson "Chernobyl"
Should Win - Clarkson
Commentary - Another Golden Globe winner, Patricia Clarkson, is hoping she maintained her front runner status through the long spring season for Sharp Objects. Once again, in terms of the performance, she is easily the best of the bunch. She has also never lost an Emmy race. She is clearly beloved by these voters, and Sharp Objects did manage to make the cut in the Limited Series category. I think Arquette could surprise since she is no longer a slam dunk in Actress, and Chernobyl could push Emily Watson to the podium. But it is Clarkson's to lose.