Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Stephen Graham Win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series?
Primetime Emmy Awards 2025: Will Stephen Graham Win Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series?
There is no denying that 2024 and 2025 delivered many exceptional limited series, such as Dope Thief, The Penguin, and Presumed Innocent.
Each featured exciting performances from leading men, earning them much critical and international audience acclaim.
One actor who stood out on screen this year is Stephen Graham in Adolescence, resulting in him receiving a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the upcoming Primetime Emmy Awards 2025.
Keep reading to see if he is likely to accept the award at the iconic ceremony on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
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The 2025 Nominees
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Emmy 2025 Limited Series Actor Odds
| # | Bet Options | Chance to Win | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Implied Projected Winner Colin Farrell - The Penguin Wins - Yes | 41.46% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Stephen Graham - Adolescence Wins - Yes | 13.68% | ||
| Implied Projected Winner Brian Tyree Henry - Dope Thief Wins - Yes | 2.35% |
The following six people have earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards:
- Stephen Graham – Adolescence
- Brian Tyree Henry – Dope Thief
- Jake Gyllenhaal – Presumed Innocent
- Colin Farrell – The Penguin
- Cooper Koch – Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Stephen Graham is a Strong Candidate
Stephen Graham recently earned the first Emmy nomination of his career for his performance in Adolescence, which he co-wrote alongside Jack Thorne.
Despite an impressive body of work, many critics believed the Liverpudlian actor delivered a career-best performance as Eddie Miller. He pulled at viewers’ heartstrings as a father attempting to come to terms with his teenage son’s arrest for murdering a female classmate.
As the limited series showcased Stephen Graham’s extensive acting range, many are likely keeping their fingers crossed that he wins the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series this year.
The good news is that the show’s critical acclaim and multiple nominations in various categories might place him in a strong position for the accolade. However, he faces tough competition from other talented nominees.
Colin Farrell is the Frontrunner
BEO Betting odds are showing Colin Farrell is the frontrunner for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series.
After all, the acclaimed actor delivered an impressive performance as Oswald “Oz” Cobb in The Penguin, spending hours daily in prosthetics and makeup to transform into the character.
As a result, many people often forget the talented Irish actor is underneath the bald cap. However, there was more to his performance than a makeover, as he transformed his physicality, voice, and demeanour to embody the character.
As many believe he delivered the best performance of his career in the HBO miniseries, he might be a tough nominee to beat in the competitive category.
Cooper Koch Might Surprise
Cooper Koch might not be a frontrunner for the accolade, but he delivered an emotionally complex performance as Erik Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Many top TV critics praised Koch for providing the character with emotional depth, and his performance helped shine a spotlight on the abuse the Menendez brothers allegedly experienced during their childhood.
Due to the Netflix series’ international popularity and the interest surrounding the real-life Menendez brothers, Cooper Koch could surprise by picking up the award this year.
However, TV fans won’t know for sure until the ceremony, which is scheduled to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Don’t miss it!
