The Countdown to the Emmys Is On!

We're on the brink of the 2023 Emmy Awards, and the excitement is palpable! With just days to go, the buzz is building around the fierce competition between "Severance" and "The Pitt." This weekend's Creative Arts Emmys only fueled the fire as Shawn Hatosy took home the award for Best Guest Actor in "The Pitt," while Merritt Weaver snagged Best Guest Actress for "Severance." Currently, "Severance" holds the lead in overall wins—6 to 2—but "The Pitt"'s victory in the crucial casting category could signal a shift in favor among the acting votes.

Inside the Emmy Awards Predictions Podcast!

On this episode of the Variety Awards Circuit podcast, we dive deep with Emmys host Nate Bargatze about what to expect at this weekend's awards show. But before that, our panel shares final predictions on all the major Emmy categories—don't miss out on our insights!

Star-Studded Tributes Awaits!

This year's Emmys, produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, promise to be a spectacular celebration! Fans can look forward to special reunions marking the 25th anniversary of 'Gilmore Girls' with stars Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel reuniting, alongside a heartfelt 40th anniversary tribute to 'Golden Girls' led by Reba McEntire, who will guide a sing-along of the iconic theme song, "Thank You for Being a Friend." Mariska Hargitay will honor the legendary 'Law & Order' franchise, and Jeff Probst will celebrate 50 incredible seasons of 'Survivor.' Additionally, Eric Dane and Jesse Williams will commemorate the 20th anniversary of 'Grey's Anatomy.'

Nate Bargatze's Unique Hosting Strategy!

Nate Bargatze is gearing up for the Emmys with a creative twist—he plans to keep acceptance speeches short by pledging donations to the Boys & Girls Club every time a winner exceeds the time limit. In a candid chat, he expressed excitement over the challenge: "Hosting live events is about being present in the moment; I have to be ready for anything. Comedy is spontaneous, and I want to keep the energy alive!"

As we gear up for the ceremony, hear what Variety's chief awards editor Clayton Davis predicts for the biggest categories!

Clayton Davis's Top Emmy Picks!

In the spirit of the impending showdown, here's a rundown of Clayton Davis's final predictions: - **Drama Series:** "Severance" (Apple TV+) - **Comedy Series:** "The Studio" (Apple TV+) - **Limited Series:** "Adolescence" (Netflix) - **Lead Drama Actor:** Noah Wyle, "The Pitt" (HBO Max) - **Lead Drama Actress:** Kathy Bates, "Matlock" (CBS) - **Lead Comedy Actor:** Seth Rogen, "The Studio" (Apple TV+) - **Lead Comedy Actress:** Jean Smart, "Hacks" (HBO Max) - **Lead Actor Limited:** Colin Farrell, "The Penguin" (HBO Max) - **Lead Actress Limited:** Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex" (FX) - **Supporting Drama Actor:** Tramell Tillman, "Severance" (Apple TV+) - **Supporting Drama Actress:** Carrie Coon, "The White Lotus" (HBO Max) - **Supporting Comedy Actor:** Harrison Ford, "Shrinking" (Apple TV+) - **Supporting Comedy Actress:** Catherine O'Hara, "The Studio" (Apple TV+) - **Supporting Actor Limited:** Owen Cooper, "Adolescence" (Netflix) - **Supporting Actress Limited:** Erin Doherty, "Adolescence" (Netflix) - **Competition Program:** "The Traitors" (Peacock) - **Talk Series:** "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" (CBS)