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William Hurt in 'Too Large to Fail'Barry Pepper in 'The Kennedys'Idris Elba in 'Luther'Laurence Fishburne in 'Thurgood'Edgar Ramirez in 'Carlos'True-existence personas dominate the 2010 noms within the lead actor inside a miniseries or movie category, with only British thesp Idris Elba's "Luther" a wholly imaginary creation.Two Kennedys, a famous criminal, the Supreme Court's first African-American justice along with a Secretary from the Treasury complete the relaxation from the cast of figures.Venezuelan-born Edgar Ramirez, who had been also nommed for any Golden Globe, designed a major impression on experts together with his charming portrayal from the enigmatic fugitive Carlos the Jackal in Olivier Assayas' epic yet intimate "Carlos."Cinemax is really a mainstay here, of course, getting seen its stars come away with this particular award seven of history ten years. "Thurgood" thesp Laurence Fishburne isn't any Emmy newcomer themself he's been nommed within this category two times before and won for guest actor for "Tribeca" in 1993. Within the exemplary one-person play, Fishburne re-produced the role he performed on Broadway for any shot performance in the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. The pay cabler's purchase of current occasions compensated off for Hurt, who performed Hank Paulson -- a pivotal figure at the time from the 2008 economic crisis which was retold within the adaptation of Andrew Ross Sorkin's tome "Too Large to Fail."Elba, formerly recognized to U.S. auds within the central role of ambitious drug lieutenant Stringer Bell on HBO's "The Wire," gone to live in sleep issues from the law because the titular, volatile police detective in BBC America's "Luther."Noms are rounded out with a pair in the series which was questionable before it even broadcast, "The Kennedys." After being left by Background and went by others, the small gave the ReelzChannel its first taste of Emmy recognition. Greg Kinnear and Craig Pepper were tabbed as John F. Kennedy and brother Bobby, correspondingly.Idris Elba"Luther"(BBC America)Best scene: Any scene where Elba's John Luther cat-and-mouses with Ruth Wilson's clever killer, Alice Morgan. Bad-tempered cop versus. unpredictable lunatic equals compelling telly.Why he may win: His Luther is really a terrific mixture of detail-oriented detective and psychologically challenged husband, using the two frequently overlapping with each other. As well as for fans of "The Wire," this may be a method to rectify the wrongs once the series never got any Emmy love.Not: He should not be punished with this, but as "Luther" is much more of the series than the usual miniseries -- season two lately first showed in great britan -- that may confuse some voters. Laurence Fishburne"Thurgood"(Cinemax)Best scene: Fishburne as Marshall passionately quarrelling the watershed "Brown versus. the Board of Education" situation, in addition to later telling story of his promising into the Top Court.Why he may win: Like a one-guy vehicle, Fishburne holds aud's attention throughout, offerring the essence of the important, complex guy who were built with a spontaneity, too. It's his show and absolutely nails it.Not: Basically a shot play, it may be too stagey for voters' taste. William Hurt"Too Large to Fail" (Cinemax)Best scene: Hurt, as Secretary from the Treasury Hank Paulson, nailing the titular line inside a scene with Topher Grace's Jim Wilkinson: "You would like too large to fail? Here you go!Inch Why he may win: Flanked by an exciting-star ensemble, Hurt's Paulson perhaps comes nearest towards the hero here, and also the thesp was compensated having a surplus of excellent reviews. Not: A man talking about the meltdown of the economy means he might not have the showiest of roles or even the most sexy material to cope with. Yea, money talks although not sure it may win Emmys.Greg Kinnear"The Kennedys" (ReelzChannel)Best scene: A good Leader Kennedy states to 1 of his generals, "My intention would be to perhaps you have fight the battles and I'll set a policy. Does that meet your needs?InchWhy he may win: Kinnear taken JFK's much-copied speech designs believably, having a hint of melancholy. The actor happens to be likeable which could really make a difference.Not: Might be injured through the debate from the small -- some experts and historians felt it fudged reality -- and reviews overall were under kind. Reelz's relatively low profile not really a plus, either. Craig Pepper"The Kennedys" (ReelzChannel)Best scene: Quieter moments with Kristin Booth as Bobby's wife, Ethel, as when Bobby recommended that they dominate for Jackie within an interview.Why he may win: Despite needing to put on a prosthetic nose, Pepper held their own by having an serious portrayal of Bobby. Most experts who stated unkind things from the small praise his perf, saying he was among the highlights from the project. Not: He might be overshadowed by Kinnear's JFK, or even both nominees may also cancel one another out.Edgar Ramirez"Carlos"(Sundance)Best scene: An unforgettable moment sans dialogue by which Ramirez stands naked before a tall mirror admiring and infatuated together with his own image. Additionally, there are the riveting OPEC raid sequence, with Carlos at his most charming and harmful. Why he may win: Ramirez seemed to be nominated for any Golden Globe along with a SAG Award (the series itself won the world), and that he received rave notices. Voters would look very worldwide in scope choosing him here.Not: Initially created for French TV after which reaired on Sundance (an edited version were built with a brief theatrical run in U.S.), the question remains: Did enough people view it? And also the film's complicated portrayal of the terrorist is rather dark items that could turn more conservative voters off. Route To THE EMMYS: THE ACTORActors turn to play figures unlike themselvesComedy Drama Miniseries & Movies Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com