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If the series sees a groundswell of support after HBO pulled the plug, it could lead to a couple of surprise wins. Jonathan Majors received his first Emmy nom for his portrayal of Atticus Freeman in the now-canceled genre-blending HBO series “Lovecraft Country.” After showcasing his range in films such as “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” and “Da 5 Bloods,” an embrace from the Television Academy will surely lead to more fruitful and dynamic roles. Brown, Susan Kelechi Watson in ‘Memphis’, (Season 1, Episode 116, aired February 21, 2017), ph: Ron Batzdorff / ©NBC / courtesy Everett Collection ©NBC/Courtesy Everett Collectio (The first was when the show launched and everyone lapped up the romance.) Some of that buzz has died down now, but Page could be a classic “come up the middle” type of contender that snags the statue for himself in the end. The announcement that he would not return to play Duke Simon Basset in the second season of Netflix’s Regency-era drama “Bridgerton” sent social media into a second frenzy. If there was a breakthrough performer of the entire year in TV, it’s Regé-Jean Page. He is a front-runner and therefore likely to make history again. Porter has gained a ton of support within the Hollywood community, and his goodbye to ballroom emcee Pray Tell in the FX period drama “Pose” was equally talked-about and emotional. Now, if he takes the trophy again, he would be just the second Black actor to win this category multiple times. Then, he became the first openly gay actor to win in the category. The Tony Award-winning Billy Porter won this award in 2019 and has been nominated every year since. If the British family can rule the Emmys as many think they will, watch for O’Connor’s star to rise. AWARDS PREDICTION COMMENTARY : A winner at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards, Josh O’Connor has been a critical favorite for his portrayal of Prince Charles in Netflix’s front-running royal family period piece “The Crown.” With his show co-leading the nomination tally (alongside “The Mandalorian”) with 24, this could be a repeat of the “Schitt’s Creek” lovefest last year.
