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Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series

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Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series

Michael J. Fox – “Shrinking” 44.1%

Rob Reiner – “The Bear” 19.8%

Connor Storrie – “Saturday Night Live” 15.9%

Hamish Linklater – “Widow’s Bay” 10.2%

Polymarket

$36,444 Vol.

Michael J. Fox – “Shrinking” 44.1%

Rob Reiner – “The Bear” 19.8%

Connor Storrie – “Saturday Night Live” 15.9%

Hamish Linklater – “Widow’s Bay” 10.2%

Polymarket

$36,444 Vol.

Michael J. Fox – “Shrinking”

$9,411 Vol.

44%

Rob Reiner – “The Bear”

$10,127 Vol.

20%

Connor Storrie – “Saturday Night Live”

$2,524 Vol.

14%

Hamish Linklater – “Widow’s Bay”

$4,043 Vol.

10%

Christopher McDonald – “Hacks”

$8,263 Vol.

6%

Brett Goldstein – “Shrinking”

$2,076 Vol.

4%

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Michael J. Fox’s return to acting after a six-year retirement has anchored trader sentiment in this Emmys category, with his multi-episode arc as Gerry on Shrinking earning widespread praise for blending humor and vulnerability tied to his real-life Parkinson’s advocacy. Nominations announced in early July confirmed Fox alongside Brett Goldstein (also Shrinking), Rob Reiner (The Bear), Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live), Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay), and Christopher McDonald (Hacks), but industry predictors and precursor buzz have consistently positioned Fox as the clear frontrunner. Reiner’s veteran presence and Storrie’s sketch work provide competitive alternatives, yet the market-implied odds reflect Fox’s narrative momentum heading into September’s ceremony, where voter sentiment for emotional, high-profile guest turns often prevails.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California

This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”.

If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$36,444
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET

Resolver

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The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.Michael J. Fox’s return to acting after a six-year retirement has anchored trader sentiment in this Emmys category, with his multi-episode arc as Gerry on Shrinking earning widespread praise for blending humor and vulnerability tied to his real-life Parkinson’s advocacy. Nominations announced in early July confirmed Fox alongside Brett Goldstein (also Shrinking), Rob Reiner (The Bear), Connor Storrie (Saturday Night Live), Hamish Linklater (Widow’s Bay), and Christopher McDonald (Hacks), but industry predictors and precursor buzz have consistently positioned Fox as the clear frontrunner. Reiner’s veteran presence and Storrie’s sketch work provide competitive alternatives, yet the market-implied odds reflect Fox’s narrative momentum heading into September’s ceremony, where voter sentiment for emotional, high-profile guest turns often prevails.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California

This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”.

If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order.

The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$36,444
End Date
Sep 14, 2026
Market Opened
Jul 9, 2026, 8:33 PM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, given by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, honor the best in American prime time television programming aired between June 1, 2025, until May 31, 2026. The awards ceremony is scheduled for September 14, 2026, at the Peacock Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California This market will resolve according to the person who wins the 2026 Emmy award for “Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series”. If for any reason no winner is declared by October 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or in case of overall cancellation or a tie for winner, this market will resolve in favor of the nominee which comes first in alphabetical order. The primary resolution source for this market will be official information from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the Emmys, including data from their websites (e.g. https://theemmys.tv/, https://www.televisionacademy.com/) and the live broadcast of the award ceremony, however a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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"Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 6 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "Michael J. Fox – “Shrinking”" at 44%, followed by "Rob Reiner – “The Bear”" at 20%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 44¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 44% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

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The current frontrunner for "Emmys 2026: Outstanding guest actor in a comedy series" is "Michael J. Fox – “Shrinking”" at 44%, meaning the market assigns a 44% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Rob Reiner – “The Bear”" at 20%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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