Emmy Predictions 2026 - Who Will and Should Win for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series?

The nominations have been announced for The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards. So now, it's time to speculate on which nominees will and should win in each major category. Next up for analysis is Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.

The Nominees Ranked By Which Should Win:

1. Hamish Linklater for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Seasickness"
2. Michael J. Fox for Apple TV's Shrinking - "The Field"
3. Brett Goldstein for Apple TV's Shrinking - "Happiness Mission"
4. Rob Reiner for FX's The Bear - "Tonnato"
5. Connor Storrie for NBC's Saturday Night Live - "Host: Connor Storrie"
6. Christopher McDonald for HBO Max's Hacks - "No New Tricks"

The Nominees Ranked by Which Will Win:

1. Rob Reiner for FX's The Bear - "Tonnato"
2. Michael J. Fox for Apple TV's Shrinking - "The Field"
3. Christopher McDonald for HBO Max's Hacks - "No New Tricks"
4. Hamish Linklater for Apple TV's Widow's Bay - "Seasickness"
5. Brett Goldstein for Apple TV's Shrinking - "Happiness Mission"
6. Connor Storrie for NBC's Saturday Night Live - "Host: Connor Storrie"

The ceremony in which the winners of The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards will be revealed will air Monday, September 14 at 8/7c. on NBC and Peacock hosted by Emmy Award winner Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU). Technical awards will be announced during the Creative Arts ceremonies on September 5 and 6.