It didn't take divine intervention to have the Oscar winner in both "The Exorcism" — releasing in June but shot in 2019 — and last year's "The Pope's Exorcist."
Competition is already tight with three recent Emmy winners contending, but there are some lead actress performances in freshman comedies that seem to have captured the attention of voters.
While auteurs like Denis Villeneuve, Steven Spielberg, and Luca Guadagnino are awaiting Zendaya's directorial debut, the "Challengers" actress wants to "keep learning" before stepping behind the camera.