There are a lot of new faces, returning stars, and movie stars-turned-TV leads who have made Emmy voting particularly tough this year.
That combined with new offerings from Amazon and Netflix, as well as a few network newcomers could make comedy giants Sophia Vergara and Julia Louis-Dreyfus nervous, or take two-time nominated Kerry Washington out of the run altogether. And while Bryan Cranston can't be considered again, "Breaking Bad" prequel, "Better Call Saul," may have a winner in Bob Odenkirk.
Whether or not they actually get nominated on July 16, these stars are factoring big among voters.
Here are this year's potential Emmy game changers:
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Ellie Kemper, 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' (Netflix)
Nothing stops Ellie Kemper's constantly upbeat titular character on "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." Passed over by NBC, the Robert Carlock-Tina Fey series found itself a binge worthy home on Netflix. And now, Kemper is the talk of the town.
Bob Odenkirk, 'Better Call Saul' (AMC)
Just when you though you knew who Saul Goodman was, "Better Call Saul" introduces us to Bob Odenkirk's Jimmy McGill. He's not yet the shifty, fast-talking attorney of "Breaking Bad," but Odenkirk plays him so that it feels like Saul is just under Jimmy's skin.
Amy Schumer, 'Inside Amy Schumer' (Comedy Central)
No, Amy Schumer isn't new to her fans, but the comedienne and actress has suddenly become the next big thing. Despite having starred on Comedy Central's "Inside Amy Schumer" for three seasons, more and more people are catching on to her offbeat, politically incorrect take on gender, sex, race and current events. Is it possible that "Inside Amy Schumer" can take down "Saturday Night Live" in the sketch show category? Many are saying she could.
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