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More than in recent years, there’s a real opportunity for a newcomer to slip in and get a shot at taking home the hardware. With shows like “Succession” and “Shogun” out of the running, it’s an open field for others and that could create a new must-see contender.

For those on the outside, this is the week voters decide nominees for this year’s prizes. Judging from the number of ads in trade publications, it’s an open field with surprises lurking.

Here are some of the outliers that could become insiders in a matter of weeks:

COMEDY SERIES

While “Hacks” still has a firm hand on many of the prizes (when Jean Smart pulls her name from contention, we’ll see an opening), there are opportunities for others.

“The Studio,” for example, has a strong bench for Best Guest Actor/Actress and could make star/producer Seth Rogen a real kingmaker. Ike Barinholtz, too, seems a likely candidate for Best Supporting Actor, particularly since he had such a great Golden Globes episode. Look for Bryan Cranston to be back in the mix as the wild studio head and don’t discount Kathryn Hahn from getting a double shot (for “Agatha All Along” in lead and “The Studio” in support). The series should be one of the top candidates for Best Comedy as well.

Then what? Look at “Nobody Wants This,” the rom-com with Kristen Bell and Adam Brody, “The Four Seasons” with Tina Fey and friends, “A Man on the Inside” with Ted Danson and “The Residence” with Uzo Aduba.

Series that aren’t getting the traction they should: “English Teacher” (which featured an incredible guest performance from Jenn Lyon as the meddling parent), “Colin from Accounts” (which is a better rom-com than “Nobody Wants This”) and “Somebody Somewhere,” which stakes a claim for everyone who isn’t a selfie-ready star. If Hollywood wants to honor one of its own, it’ll give Linda Lavin a nod for “Mid-Century Modern,” her last series.

DRAMA SERIES

This is a strong field – particularly since “Severance” had its best season. But it will be swimming against the buzzy third season of “The White Lotus” and newcomer “The Pitt.” “Andor” and “The Last of Us” also can’t be discounted.

So, what’s likely? Look for a host of nominations from “The White Lotus.” Who wasn’t nominated will probably be the headline. Similarly, this could be Noah Wyle’s best claim to an acting prize (for his moving work as the lead doctor on “The Pitt”) and Pedro Pascal’s last shot for “The Last of Us.”

“The Diplomat,” “Paradise” and, maybe, “Landman” will make life difficult.

An interesting option: Kathy Bates could bring “Matlock” into the top ranks. She’s guaranteed a nomination for Best Actress (and probably a win) and could pull her co-stars into the competition. “Yellowjackets” has hovered around the edges but has the best shot now of moving up. “Slow Horses” and “Andor” will also be butting up against “Severance.”

And don’t overlook “Overcompensating.” It beat the cut-off deadline for series and has been attracting buzz from younger voters.

The Emmy nominations will be announced July 15.