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Do you think any of the actors will win an emmy?


Realistically looking at the nominations, I wonder how many of the actors could actually have a genuine chance of winning an emmy. Here's what I think:

Kevin Spacey and Tom Wilkinson will both lose the Best Actor Emmy to Paul Giamatti for John Adams. Giamatti's performance is so multilayered and powerful that I would be shocked if he lost.

Denis Leary and Bob Balaban both will actually lose to Tom Wilkinson for John Adams. Tom Wilkinson is an extraordinary actor and I think this is the year he actually wins something and what better than the unique and scene stealing performance he gave as Benjamin Franklin.

Laura Dern is the only actor of the nominated ensemble I think has a genuine chance of winning an emmy. Simply put, she is facinating as Katherine Harris, not to mention her mannerisms, reactions, and even the pitch of her voice are spot on. She created a performance I was dying to see more of as the movie progressed.


That's my opinion. I'm curious to know the opinions of others and whom they think might win on emmy night.

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Nobody has an opinion?

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justAguy66613, just saw this, and I was blown away by all of the performances. They should almost create a new Emmy for ensemble cast, because everyone is so outstanding. You're right though, Spacey doesn't stand a chance against Giamatti, but certainly deserves notice.

Laura Dern should be a slam dunk though. She was amazing.

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Feb 2 08

it seems you were spot on on all your predictions, except the last one.

I wanted Laura to win that Emmy as well for a brilliant performance :{ , but at least she won a Golden Globe :)

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