60th Annual Primetime Emmy Predictions
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: Gabriel Byrne, In Treatment; Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad; Michael C. Hall, Dexter; Jon Hamm, Mad Men; Hugh Laurie, House; James Spader, Boston Legal
Should Win; Will Win: Gabriel Byrne; Hugh Laurie
Byrne is most worthy, but when has that ever mattered? The veteran Irishman put in the most work (43 effin’ episodes!) and expended the most emotion on a show that was exhausting just to watch. But voters won’t be so bold with their pick, opting instead for either the safe choice in Spader (boooring) or the more sensible one in Laurie, who surprisingly still hasn’t won an Emmy. After all, isn’t the fact that most people still don’t know Laurie is British the ultimate testament to his convincing performance? Don’t rule out anyone in this category, though--not even Cranston.
