In a Gold Derby exclusive, we have learned the category placements of the key Emmy Awards contenders for FX. The cable network has returning Emmy-nominated shows such as “The Americans” (Matthew Rhys, Keri Russell) and “Baskets” (Zach Galifianakis, Louie Anderson) among the 2017 entries. Newcomers include Golden Globe champ “Atlanta” (Donald Glover), “Better Things” (Pamela Adlon), and “Legion” (Dan Stevens).
Below, the list of FX lead and supporting submissions for drama series, comedy series, and limited series “American Horror Story: Roanoke” (Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson), “Feud: Bette and Joan” (Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon), and “Fargo” (Ewan McGregor, Carrie Coon). More names might be added by the network before ballots are finalized this season. Also note that performers not included on this list may well be submitted by their personal reps.
Related: Oscar winners competing at 2017 Emmys
“AMERICAN HORROR STORY: ROANOKE”
Limited Series
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor – Cuba Gooding Jr., Andre Holland, Cheyenne Jackson, Denis O’Hare, Evan Peters
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress – Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Adina Porter, Lily Rabe
“THE AMERICANS”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Matthew Rhys
Drama Actress – Keri Russell
Drama Supporting Actor – Brandon J. Dirden, Noah Emmerich, Frank Langella, Costa Ronin, Keidrich Sellati
Drama Supporting Actress – Margo Martindale, Holly Taylor
Drama Guest Actress – Alison Wright
“ARCHER: DREAMLAND”
Animated Program
Voice-Over Performance – H. Jon Benjamin, Wyatt Cenac, Judy Greer, Keegan-Michael Key, Eugene Mirman, Amber Nash, Chris Parnell, Wendell Pierce, Adam Reed, Hans Schoeber, Jeffrey Tambor, Aisha Tyler, Jessica Walter, Maggie Wheeler, David Willis, Lucky Yates
“ATLANTA”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Donald Glover
Comedy Supporting Actor – Lakeith Stanfield, Brian Tyree Henry
Comedy Supporting Actress – Zazie Beetz
Related: Listen to our recent interview with Susan Sarandon (‘Feud’)
“BASKETS”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Zach Galifianakis
Comedy Supporting Actor – Louie Anderson
Comedy Supporting Actress – Martha Kelly
“BETTER THINGS”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actress – Pamela Adlon
Comedy Supporting Actress – Hannah Allgood, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie, Mikey Madison
“FARGO”
Limited Series
Movie/Limited Series Actor – Ewan McGregor
Movie/Limited Series Actress – Carrie Coon
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor – Michael Stuhlbarg, David Thewlis, Shea Whigham
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress – Olivia Sandoval, Mary Elizabeth Winstead
“FEUD: BETTE AND JOAN”
Limited Series
Movie/Limited Series Actress – Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actor – Dominic Burgess, Alfred Molina, Stanley Tucci
Movie/Limited Series Supporting Actress – Judy Davis, Jackie Hoffman, Kiernan Shipka, Alison Wright, Catherine Zeta-Jones
“IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA”
Comedy Series
Comedy Supporting Actor – Charlie Day, Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney
Comedy Supporting Actress – Kaitlin Olson
Emmy spotlight: Aubrey Plaza (‘Legion’) is a standout with dramatic turn
“LEGION”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Dan Stevens
Drama Actress – Rachel Keller
Drama Supporting Actor – Jeremie Harris, Bill Irwin
Drama Supporting Actress – Katie Aselton, Amber Midthunder, Aubrey Plaza, Jean Smart
“MAN SEEKING WOMAN”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Jay Baruchel
Comedy Actress – Katie Findlay
Comedy Supporting Actor – Eric Andre
Comedy Supporting Actress – Britt Lower
“TABOO”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Tom Hardy
Drama Supporting Actor – David Hayman, Jonathan Pryce
Drama Supporting Actress – Jessie Buckley, Oona Chaplin
“THE STRAIN”
Drama Series
Drama Actor – Corey Stoll
Drama Supporting Actor – David Bradley, Max Charles, Joaquin Cosio, Kevin Durand, Miguel Gomez, Jonathan Hyde, Rupert Penry-Jones, Richard Sammel
Drama Supporting Actress – Natalie Brown, Ruta Gedmintas, Samantha Mathis
“YOU’RE THE WORST”
Comedy Series
Comedy Actor – Chris Geere
Comedy Actress – Aya Cash
Comedy Supporting Actor – Desmin Broges
Comedy Supporting Actress – Kether Donohue
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