- Matthew Rhys77%
- Jeremy Allen White7%
- Tim Allen7%
- Steve Carell4%
- Jason Segel3%
- Adam Brody3%
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written Oct 8What is happening
The Critics Choice Association will hold its 32nd annual awards ceremony on January 3, 2027, to recognize performances in television and film 13. The lead of the HBO series Rooster, which premiered in March 2026, is identified as a top contender for the Best Actor in a Comedy Series title 78. The star of Shrinking and the two-time category winner from The Bear are also cited as primary candidates for the award 2.
On the Kalshi prediction market, Matthew Rhys leads at 77%▲, followed by Jeremy Allen White at 7%, Steve Carell at 4%, Tim Allen at 7%▲, Jason Segel at 3%, and Adam Brody at 3%.
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The Critics Choice Association and NBCUniversal signed a two-year deal to broadcast the ceremony through 2027 34. The Best Actor in a Comedy Series category is open to new winners following the eligibility expiration of the lead actor from The Studio, who won the previous year 2. Other potential nominees identified by critical analysis include the leads of Only Murders in the Building, Nobody Wants This, and The Chair Company 2.
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- 2theplaylist.net — Best Actor In A Comedy Series Predictions And Contenders
- 3deadline.com — Critics Choice Awards Sets Date For 2027 Ceremony
- 4x.com — Critics Choice Awards (@CriticsChoice) on X
- 5criticschoice.com — 32nd Annual Critics Choice Awards To Be Held On Sunday, January 3, 2027, At The Barker Hangar – Critics Choice Association
- 7esquire.com — Steve Carell Found Himself Again in ‘Rooster’
- 8variety.com — 'Rooster' Trailer: Steve Carell Goes Back to College in HBO Comedy
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1newest firstWhen we started following: Critics Choice Association schedules 32nd annual nominations for December 4
The Critics Choice Association announced the 32nd annual Critics Choice Awards will take place on January 3, 2027, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica 13. Official nominations for the ceremony are scheduled for release on December 4, 2026 14. The broadcast will air live on E! and USA Network following a two-year renewal deal between the network and the association 34.
Critical analysis identifies several contenders for the Best Actor in a Comedy Series category following the eligibility expiration of previous winner the lead of The Studio 2. Leading candidates include the star of HBO's Rooster, which debuted in March 2026 78, and the lead of Shrinking, who was nominated for the show's previous season 2. The two-time category winner from The Bear is also cited as a likely nominee 2. Other potential contenders include the leads of Only Murders in the Building, Nobody Wants This, and The Chair Company 2.
On Kalshi, Matthew Rhys leads at 77%▲, followed by Jeremy Allen White at 7%, Steve Carell at 4%, Tim Allen at 7%▲, Jason Segel at 3%, and Adam Brody at 3%.